As we age and establish ourselves in the world, some of our worries fade. We care less about our appearance, social status, finances, and so on. However, there are other concerns we don’t have the luxury of forgetting about. Nothing exemplifies this point better than the STD crisis affecting the Baby Boomer population. If this statement has you rolling your eyes, consider … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Get Tested for Hepatitis C If You Are Over 50
May 19th is National Hepatitis Testing Day and I want to make you aware of how important it is for anyone over 50 to get tested as soon as possible. This is near and dear to my heart. My youngest brother passed away because of complications of Hepatitis C. He was 1 week short of his 50th birthday. Hepatitis C sadly has a stigma attached to it. People associate it … [Read more...]
Health Dangers Baby Boomers Must be Aware of as They Age
You'd think with all the technology today and scientific research, Baby Boomers would be poised to stay healthy for life. However, statistics prove we're less healthy than our parents were at our age. That's scary! It's important to be aware of health dangers that can affect us as we age. As Baby Boomers, we use more prescription drugs (thanks … [Read more...]