Suzanne Friedman was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 47. She has the genetic component (LRRK2) that causes it and it runs in her family. At first, she had very mild symptoms. At her annual checkup, she mentioned to her doctor that she had been feeling a slight tremor in her leg for several months. The doctor thought it was probably a pinched nerve but gave her a … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Aging Shoulders Feel Better Quickly
Do you get home each day with your neck and shoulders screaming for relief? You’re not alone. We use our phones too much and we hunch forward in so many activities: reading, cooking, driving, and many other daily activities. In this video, I introduce you one of my favorite movements for shoulder repair. You can do this several times a day and you don’t need any props. You just … [Read more...]
Seniors Should Combine Medicare Health Care with Self Care
No one wants to go to the doctor and get bad news, but we can’t always predict what happens to us. The good news is that you have choices and one of them is to make sure you have the best care possible. When you practice self-care like eating well and having high-quality healthcare it’s even better. Both work in tandem to assure your optimal health. I’m excited to be … [Read more...]
How Early Breast Cancer Screenings Can Save Lives
Sandra Lee is a chef, television host, and author who has survived breast cancer. She produced a documentary for HBO called Rx: Early Detection, A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee and has been instrumental in helping the state of New York sign legislation for early breast cancer screenings. If you watch her documentary you'll see graphic details about her diagnosis, surgery, and … [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...]
