Eating fatty fish is recommended in the Mediterranean diet because it is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. It’s especially important for those of us over 50 because it aids in healthy brain function, reduces inflammation, arthritis, and depression, and can even prevent dementia. It can also reduce your risk of heart disease and strokes, and keeps cholesterol … [Read more...]
Bounce Your Way to Fun and Fitness with Jumpsport Trampolines
I interviewed Steve Carver, the business and product developer for Jumpsport, a company that sells trampolines for fitness. We discussed why older women, or anyone in the over-50 demographic will benefit from using a trampoline as a fitness tool. Watch our interview on YouTube Steve is 60 years young and says that he doesn’t believe that biological age determines … [Read more...]
How Learning Languages May Help Delay Dementia
The World Health Organization reports that there are almost 55 million people worldwide with dementia, a progressive condition that affects memory and behavior, and that number is steadily increasing. The disease creates a huge strain on those who suffer from it, their families and caregivers, and society, costing an estimated $1313 billion per year in 2019 in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Effective Drug-Free Devices for Pain Relief in 2024
If you are over 50, chances are you have experienced aches and pains in some form. At-home therapeutic pain relief devices are often sold to athletes but they can be beneficial to older people as well. Products abound in this category but here are three you may want to try. TENS therapy is a method of pain relief that involves the use of a mild electrical current. TENS … [Read more...]
How Viva Naturals Organic Gummies Will Boost Your Immunity
I’m going to be honest and say I don’t often take supplements, especially when they're in pill or capsule form. But, sometimes, they can really help. When I do take them, I prefer gummies because they are easy to pop in my mouth. Recently, I tried Viva Naturals Elderberry, Vitamin C + Zinc Gummies in Raspberry Rush flavor that are designed to support the immune system. We … [Read more...]