While it is true that the majority of people are embracing veganism between the age of 16 and 64, around 2% of vegans in the US are aged 55 or over. In America, around 4% make the switch from an omnivore lifestyle for spiritual reasons, 19% for dietary reasons, and 77% for ethical reasons. If you are thinking of going vegan, rest assured, you are not alone. The … [Read more...]
Living With MS: An Artist’s Inspiring Story
Judy Rogers is an artist who lives in Texas. At the age of 52, she found out she had Multiple Sclerosis, (MS) a disease of the nervous system. The immune system accidentally attacks the myelin, (protective sheath) over the nerve cells in the brain or spine. For many people, it can be extremely debilitating, but Judy has managed the disease and has been thriving for the last 16 … [Read more...]
How to Harness the Benefits of Fitness and Diet Over 50
Fitness and diet are the magic cocktail for youthfulness, but being disciplined enough to have daily doses of these, is not a piece of cake, especially in your 50s. While aging is inevitable, harnessing the power of exercise and diet to boost energy, improve your mood, promote metabolism, and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases is an asset by … [Read more...]
Is Your Hearing Loss Making it Hard to Deal with Daily Life?
When we were young watching cartoons, there was a character with a funnel in his ear who couldn’t hear. He always said, “Eh! Whatcha say? It was funny then, but not as funny now as we get older and begin to experience hearing loss. I interviewed Danyell Schendel who lost all hearing in her right ear after a bout with meningitis as a toddler. Danyell was a participant in a … [Read more...]
Trends in Preventative Healthcare for Baby Boomer Women
Making yourself a priority can seem challenging in the hectic world of work, errands, bills, and the general responsibilities we encounter day to day. As life keeps you busy, you might find yourself only checking into a doctor’s office when something is wrong. This can be a dangerous habit to get into — especially as you get older. Taking the time to utilize the preventative … [Read more...]
