An Interview with a Neuroscientist – Ways to Decrease Alzheimer’s Risk
or the past decade, I’ve had a front-row seat to the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s. The neurodegenerative disease has wreaked havoc on my mother-in-law. And those who love her. According to neuroscientist Dr. Jeanette Norden, Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreSafestep Walk-In Tub Review
You’ve been looking for a walk-in tub to fit your needs, and that allows you to still have independence while you bathe. On the other hand, maybe you’ve been experiencing a nasty bout of vertigo when you walk into the shower, or you’ve been getting a little paranoid that a fall while you shower is […]
Read MoreHow to Stay in the Zinc “Goldilocks” Zone
Zinc is an amazing nutrient because it plays such a critical role in keeping us healthy. It is technically classified as a “micronutrient” since we need so very little of it. Many older women, for example, only need about 8 milligrams a day. Our bodies cannot…
Read MoreSurf Those Urges to Eat When You Aren’t Hungry
Do you get the urge to eat when you’re not hungry, and just give in? Do you think you can’t stop doing this because you don’t have any willpower? The fact is that you don’t have to have willpower to make the decision not to eat when you’re tempted to do so…
Read MoreThe Positives of Subtraction: Behaviors to Keep Post-Covid
We are entering a gradual post-pandemic period. Over the past year and two months, there are a number of subtractions I have made that have been positive. Going forward, I would like to hold on to the positive subtractions that came about…
Read MoreHow Much Weight Can You Expect to Lose After Weight loss Surgery?
Having realistic expectations is helpful before jumping into weight loss surgery. Among the most common questions we hear is how much weight someone can expect to lose following their procedure. Pounds lost is important, but so are other…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Kidney Disease, Dialysis, and Medicare Coverage
Kidney disease is a serious condition that worsens over time and can lead to death, without proper treatment. The kidneys filter waste out of the body, but when they start to lose function, this can lead to a host of serious symptoms that interfere with everyday life…
Read MoreExtra Healthcare Benefits for Boomers that You Might Not Know About
We all know our basic healthcare rights. Whether you live in the US or the UK, your fundamental rights are clear: high-quality care, access to services, nationally approved treatments, consent and confidentiality, and the ability to make informed choices…
Read MoreStay Healthy with Regular Medicare Glaucoma Screenings
Glaucoma is a very common eye condition, especially for older adults. When left untreated, glaucoma can do serious damage to your vision, so it’s important to get screened regularly to catch it early. Did you know Medicare offers regular glaucoma screenings?
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting and the 5:2 Diet Made Easy for Women Over 60
As a nutritionist and blogger at Alternative Ageing, I am a keen fan of fasting. So when the 5:2 diet hit the headlines a couple of years ago, I happily embraced this form of intermittent fasting for the sake of my health as well as my waistline…
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