Are Telomeres the Key to Aging Well? The Real Reason Why We Age
Telomeres are the structures made from DNA sequences that serve to protect the end of a chromosome. They are essential for cell division and get shorter over time until they are no longer able to divide, eventually leading to cell death…
Read MoreAre You Sabotaging Your New Year’s Healthy Eating Resolution with Artificial Sweeteners?
It is that time of year again when you may be focusing on eating healthier. One way to accomplish this goal is avoiding, as much as possible, ‘empty calories,’ i.e., foods that are high in calories and low in nutrients your body needs to stay healthy…
Read MoreWhat Causes Obesity – And What Doesn’t
The New York Times published an article recently about the causes of obesity. I must admit, I was reluctant to read the article, and I can safely say this is probably the first thing I’ve read in the mainstream media in some time that actually…
Read MoreSweet Sleep and Dreams – And the Benefits
I’ve had a book on the bedside table for a year or so, slowly reading it chapter by chapter. I started and finished many other books in the meantime, but this one was not to be hurried through. The book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams…
Read MoreHow Are You Managing Your Cholesterol Levels?
Two years ago, after my annual physical, I learned that my cholesterol was elevated. This came as a total surprise to me. I am nothing if not a healthy eater: My breakfast of choice alternates between a steaming bowl of slow-cooked Irish oatmeal…
Read MoreHow to Break Up Your Sitting Sessions According to Science
Sitting down for long periods is not suitable for your health. On the contrary, it can be downright dangerous. Recent studies have shown that sitting for extended periods can lead to several health problems, including obesity…
Read MoreFor Optimal Health After 60, Focus on Movement Instead of Exercise
How much time do you spend thinking about how you move throughout the day? If you’re not getting the health results you want, your movement is likely a huge factor! Movement comes down to a matter of convenience…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain Among Baby Boomers (And What to Do About Them)
Shoulder pain is a common complaint among the Baby Boomer generation. In fact, it is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal consultation in primary care. The shoulder is a complex joint with a wide range of motion and is subject to a lot of wear…
Read MoreLegumes, Pulses and Beans – Get to Know these Boomer Superfoods
The food pyramid for those over 70 usually emphasize a diet which is primarily plant-based and includes a variety of vegetables, fruits, and grains. But how much do we really know about them? What are the various health benefits and how can we…
Read MoreMy Summer of “Being Present”
As a 60-year-old woman who has experienced anxiety in some form since the age of six, it’s been an intense couple of years. In the past two and a half years, I’ve made the decision to fade out of a career that I loved because it was becoming…
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