As women over 50, you may find yourself navigating a unique set of health challenges. The years spent raising families, building careers, and caring for others have made you resilient, but they’ve also brought changes to your body that can be tough to manage. Metabolism slows, hormones shift, and maintaining a healthy weight might feel like an uphill battle. But what if there … [Read more...]
Food Sensitivity Tests – Will They Solve the Mystery of a Sensitive Stomach?
For most of my early life I could eat whatever I wanted to without a problem, But, as I got older, my stomach became more sensitive to certain foods. It grumbles, churns, and sometimes passes involuntary wind, especially in the evening when I’m watching TV. You know what I mean, right? My doctors checked me out left and right and couldn’t find anything wrong. I’ve also been … [Read more...]
How Heart Disease May Contribute to Hearing Loss in Older Adults
World Hearing Day is March 3rd, so it’s a good time to think about your ear health. I interviewed Jennifer Purpura from Miracle Ear, who offered insight into how heart disease is a cause of hearing loss and what you can do to prevent it. Watch our video interview As we all know, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for men and women in the U.S. Symptoms … [Read more...]
A Doctor Tells You How to Clean Your Nose the Right Way
We take care of our teeth and eyes, but do we take care of that protrusion in the middle of our face? I’m talking about our noses. Sure, we blow it when it gets runny, we may even spray mist into it, but do we clean it properly? Chances are, we don’t. I met Dr. Gail Lebovic at an event here in Los Angeles. She’s an Oncoplastic Surgeon who specializes in breast cancer and … [Read more...]
Nuovoware Water Bottle Carrier: My Favorite Walking Bag
Staying hydrated when you are walking is super important especially when you are older. Injuries are common in seniors who neglect to drink enough water. I found this out several years ago when I suddenly fainted at a dinner party. Now I carry a water bottle wherever I go, in my car, on walks, or anywhere outside of my house. While browsing on Amazon, I found a Neoprene … [Read more...]
