Do you ever find yourself so busy you neglect taking time for yourself? You may be caring for a spouse, child, grandchild, pet, or business, and your needs get pushed to the last place. But sometimes, setting aside time for laziness is beneficial for your health and mental state especially if you are over 50. You don’t have to think about anything important and may find … [Read more...]
Why Baby Boomers Must Be Concerned About STDs
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...]
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski – Netflix Documentary
In 2013, I wrote a blog post about a genius artist and sculptor I knew in the early 1980s. His name was Stanislav Szukalski. It caught the eye of the producers of a documentary film about his life called "Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski." They asked me to do a filmed interview, and I appear in the film for a few seconds. It was produced by George and Leonardo … [Read more...]
Why is Integrative Health Best to Treat Your Chronic Pain?
Up to 20 percent of the U.S. population suffers from chronic pain, and reaching quick relief from prescriptions and pain kills has contributed to the devastating opioid crisis in our country. But did you know some pain management can be drug-free? Thus, the need for integrative care and holistic remedies for chronic pain. But it’s not all crystals and essential oils. Ask … [Read more...]
How to Use Cooking Oils for Better Health as You Age
We all use cooking oils but are we using the best ones for our health? As seniors, we need to be careful about heart health and inflammation, among other concerns. Chef Gerard Viverito offers tips on how to oils to not only enhance the flavor of our food but for wellness as well. Cooking oils and smoke points Heating cooking oils can be tricky because not all oils are … [Read more...]