If you are an older woman, as I am, who believes “you gotta keep it goin’ on” – meaning you try to take care of your health and appearance, and it’s obvious to others you are making the effort, you have probably experienced a snide, “At your age, why bother?” Give me a break. I … [Read more...] about “At Your Age, Why Bother?” (Ignore the Hissing Harpies!)
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How to Have a Youthful Walk:The First Secret
One of the healthiest exercises we can do is to walk regularly, and yet here’s the problem: so many older people walk like they’re much older than they are. And why do other older people, clearly the same age, walk like they’re younger people? In this article, and the next two articles, I am going to share three big secrets that older people who walk like younger people do … [Read more...] about How to Have a Youthful Walk:The First Secret
Do Soft Drinks Worsen COPD? Or Make Kids Violent?
***Stem Cells in Urine Easy to Isolate and Have Potential for Numerous Therapies
Could harvesting stem cells for therapy one day be as simple as asking patients for a urine sample? Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's Institute for Regenerative Medicine and colleagues have identified stem cells in urine that can be directed to become multiple cell … [Read more...] about Do Soft Drinks Worsen COPD? Or Make Kids Violent?
Wanna Dance?
When was the last time you danced? Have you ever? Or are you intimidated by the intricate footwork and synchrony of the couple stuff on TV? We all need to dance. Not just at weddings. Not just with old friends at a favorite watering hole with live music. Every day. It’s a good way to keep your body and soul on the same page.
I’ve always advocated walking. … [Read more...] about Wanna Dance?
AntiAging Institute of California Offers DON’T PAUSE for Women
AntiAging Institute of California Offers DON'T PAUSE for Women (via PR Newswire)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Menopause is a time of change for most women, and their changing hormones can bring not … [Read more...] about AntiAging Institute of California Offers DON’T PAUSE for Women
OSHA-Related Apps: 5 That Could Save Your Life
OSHA-Related Apps: 5 That Could Save Your Life (via ModernLifeBlogs)
Do you live in an earthquake/hurricane/tornado/fire-risk area? Do you work at a desk? Are there … [Read more...] about OSHA-Related Apps: 5 That Could Save Your Life
How Much News is Enough?
Remember “No news is good news?” What happened to that? Now, no news means you’re either dead or lost in a South American jungle where even satellite reception falters.
“News,” at least in the dictionary, is “information about recent events or developments.” Sometimes it’s in print. Sometimes it’s on television and radio. Sometimes it’s through the computer. … [Read more...] about How Much News is Enough?
Information to Help Live and Feel Better – August, 2013
Cholesterol is not only the most common organic molecule in the brain, it is also distributed intimately throughout the entire body. So how did cholesterol come to have such a bad reputation?
Does Being a … [Read more...] about Information to Help Live and Feel Better – August, 2013
Dying From Ovarian Cancer – A Preventable Tragedy
Pierce Brosnan's daughter recently died after a three-year struggle fighting ovarian cancer. I am writing this particular blog to make people aware that this is an example of a tragedy that might have been preventable.
His daughter was 41 years old at the time of her death, the same age her mother was when she also died of ovarian cancer. As many people … [Read more...] about Dying From Ovarian Cancer – A Preventable Tragedy
It Is a Beautiful Day!
Since I am a morning person I awaken early, often at 3:30 or 4:00. I plug in the percolator (my preference) and begin my day. While waiting on my coffee, I turn on my computer and check e-mail with a glance at Facebook. There aren’t many of my friends online at that time of morning but I can transfer meaningful columns to share with … [Read more...] about It Is a Beautiful Day!