All topics concerning your health and wellness after 50.
Trying out a new relationship to find your significant other can be stressful, and if you have been out of the dating world for a long time now, first dates can feel largely intimidating when you are dating over 50. The best time to start dating is when you are ready! There are no set rules…
This post was developed in collaboration with Eisai Inc. Endometrial Cancer is something that is always lurking in the background for many women, and in particular, my own family. The reason I am participating in the Spot Her campaign is because so many women in my life have been affected negatively with female issues. My own daughter was diagnosed with PCOS…
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a supplement form of cysteine (a semi-essential amino acid). It has been around for several decades, with over 40 years of scientific research backing up its medical effectiveness. People around the globe take this supplement for various health reasons, including to help treat medical issues varying from psychological maladjustment to chronic…
Bread, Bromines, Iodine Deficiency, and your Thyroid all have a connection that affects human health in a significant way. Have you noticed a huge increase in folks who are having issues with their thyroid? Years ago, I learned about Bromines and other Halogens and the havoc it causes to our endocrine system and, more specifically,…
Cortisol is a hormone that may affect your Adrenal health. The medical community is more readily accepting Adrenal Fatigue, but many doctors still deny an issue. Adrenal Fatigue is when your body is not producing enough cortisol levels or when the pituitary gland doesn’t direct the adrenal glands to make cortisol. The opposite problem can…
By Joseph Maroon, MD, FACS You may be taking steps to support your brain, bones and joints even though only a percentage of adults will ever experience problems in those areas. Sarcopenia literally means “lack of flesh” and is the technical name for the condition of losing muscle. Age-related muscle degeneration, or losing muscle, is…
Recently it seems that people are facing so many health issues. But, unfortunately, it is not just boomers and mid-lifers but younger people as well. After 40-50 years of processed food, microwave ovens, and plastic containers, our health issues spiral out of control. Mineral deficiencies may be causing your health issues. See how toxins, low…
If you’ve been experiencing fatigue – especially after periods of stress, adrenal fatigue may be the culprit. What is adrenal fatigue? Read more to find out the symptoms, causes, and what you can do about it to feel better. Adrenal Fatigue is the theory that our adrenal glands get overworked, and that diminishes their function.…
As Jack, my husband, approaches 60 this year, he knew it was time to start taking his health more seriously. I know there are not always symptoms that are obvious right before a stroke or the development of cardiovascular disease, so we discussed ways for us to be tested. Life Line Screening was an easy…
Working in the financial services industry, I worked with all kinds of people, whether customers or employees. I learned to have a really thick skin and keep my serenity in the heat of the moment. I noticed some things over the years that can make all the difference in your attitude, which in turn affects…
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