I interviewed Jan Mitchell, an AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) patient who currently has a Watchman device implanted to protect her against possible stroke. It’s the only FDA-approved implant proven to reduce the risk of stroke in patients whose AFib was not caused by a heart-valve problem. The advantage to the patient is that there is no longer a need to use blood-thinning … [Read more...]
Actress Cheryl Hines Talks About Vulvar & Vaginal Atrophy
I interviewed Cheryl Hines, who is an Emmy nominated actress best known for her comedic starring roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Suburgatory. Cheryl was the spokeswoman for a campaign for AMAG Pharmaceuticals called “Painfully Awkward Conversations." It’s for post-menopausal women who may be experiencing VVA – Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy. Dr. Marla Shapiro was also on … [Read more...]
Terry Bradshaw Talks About Pneumococcal Pneumonia | Interview
I previously interviewed singer Patti La Belle who was then promoting the All About Your Boom™ campaign to spread awareness about pneumococcal pneumonia. If there’s one thing Baby Boomers don’t want is for the flu or other virus to turn into pneumonia. In the interview below, I talked to the former pro football player and now broadcaster Terry Bradshaw about the very same … [Read more...]
Dr. Charlotte Yeh: What Women Need to Know About Post-Menopause
I interviewed Dr. Charlotte Yeh, MD who is the Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services, Inc., the wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP, and is a board-certified emergency physician. We discussed the topic of post-menopause and what women need to know about it. Dr. Yeh has more than 30 years of healthcare experience. She is an expert in healthcare delivery in the areas of … [Read more...]
The Best Hiking Gear for Inexperienced or Older Hikers
During my trip to the Canadian Rockies, I went on an Alpine day hike at gorgeous Lake Louise with my daughter. Our hike wasn’t Everest but was challenging for me as a Baby Boomer. Our guide gave us tips and turned us on to hiking gear that made our day hike much easier. Train beforehand I walk 5-6 miles every morning. You’d think that would be great training for a hike, … [Read more...]
