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Yogurt for Lower Blood Pressure Dec. 06, 2024
It's the holiday season, and your blood pressure may be rising — maybe it's the holiday stress... Read More
Tipping the Scales Nov. 29, 2024
Oh, that holiday weight gain — does it have to happen? Too many portions, constant nibbling, h... Read More
Stroke 101: Part 1 Nov. 29, 2024
I never run out of ideas for my column because the topic of positive aging covers so many aspects of... Read More
Walking and Diabetes Nov. 22, 2024
Most of us wish for an easy fix for our health issues — a magic pill to lose weight or a magic... Read More
Why Not Write Your Life? Nov. 22, 2024
When I'm not writing columns or working on my books, I devote a lot of time to helping seniors commi... Read More
Junk the 'Junk Food' Judgment, Please Nov. 16, 2024
"This is junk food, Mommy." That's what my 6-year-old told me as he sat down to his pre-swimming les... Read More
Migraines and Your Diet Nov. 15, 2024
It seems diet has an effect on most of our ailments. The latest study confirms that what you eat can... Read More
Why a Men's Shed Is a Good Idea Nov. 15, 2024
It's no secret that many older men face serious challenges when it comes to healthy social connectio... Read More
Slow Cooker Safety Nov. 08, 2024
This is the time we dust off the slow cooker and bring it center stage. It's perfect for those long-... Read More
Why Social Interaction Is Essential Nov. 08, 2024
For years, researchers have known that everyone benefits from socialization —regardless of age... Read More
Fiber and Melanoma Nov. 01, 2024
Every now and then I come across a research article that makes me say, "Wow." Here's one of those on... Read More
Want a Job? Nov. 01, 2024
Do you remember the days when everyone seemed to retire on or before that ominous 65th birthday? Wel... Read More
Fruits and Vegetables to Your Health Oct. 25, 2024
This is National Fruits & Veggies Month — a great time to boost your intake and improve your h... Read More
How to Not Be Grumpy Oct. 25, 2024
Do you remember the 1993 hit movie "Grumpy Old Men"? It starred Jack Lemmon, who was 68 at the time,... Read More
Don't Lose That Muscle Mass Oct. 18, 2024
Ever heard of sarcopenia? It's the gradual loss of muscle mass that can occur with aging. Some 15% o... Read More
Are You Resistant to Change? Oct. 18, 2024
About 100 years ago, Anatole France, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1921, weighed in on t... Read More
Sleep More, Snack Less Oct. 11, 2024
Who knew our sleep and snack habits were so intertwined? It turns out sleep influences two key hormo... Read More
Senior Sweethearts Oct. 11, 2024
I have a dear friend who has been a widow for three years. She recently told me that special days, l... Read More
Bone Health Basics Oct. 04, 2024
Most of us don't give much thought to osteoporosis because we're healthy, strong and can do what we ... Read More
