Drinking coffee in the morning has become the "go-to" breakfast of many people today. If you are working in a corporate office, or anywhere else outside your home, you certainly know how a cup of coffee has become a part of almost everyone's daily morning routine. Aside from replacing breakfast meals, coffee has been utilized to get even more energized and awake, … [Read more...]
The Best Medical Wearables for Baby Boomer Health and Fitness
Recently, AARP The Magazine did an article on medical wearables which, when you think about it, is a perfect gift for anyone you know over 50. There’s so much new technology being developed to monitor your health and possibly save your life they are worth considering. I've gathered a list of some that I consider being the best. This post was originally published on 12/3/18 and … [Read more...]
How to Prevent a Heart Attack When You’re Over 50
At a women’s networking event I attended, our speaker was Dr. Cathie-Ann Lippman, M.D., a holistic doctor and founder of the Lippman Center for Optimal Health in Beverly Hills. She spoke about how to prevent a heart attack. I thought it was important to share her life-saving tips with as many of you as possible. A heart attack is the number one killer of women over 50 Dr. … [Read more...]
8 Reasons Walking Daily for 30 Minutes Will Add Years to Your Life
Watching the decline of my parents as they moved into their late 80s emphasized to me the importance of maintaining mobility as we age. Once an older person is confined to a walker or lightweight transport chair, they begin to deteriorate rapidly. It's astounding to see people, much younger than myself, scooting around Walmart on electric carts. Some have legitimate reasons … [Read more...]
An AFib Patient Gets a New Lease on Life with a Watchman
I interviewed Jan Mitchell, an AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) patient who currently has a Watchman device implanted to protect her against possible stroke. It’s the only FDA-approved implant proven to reduce the risk of stroke in patients whose AFib was not caused by a heart-valve problem. The advantage to the patient is that there is no longer a need to use blood-thinning … [Read more...]
