We all know that losing weight isn't easy, especially as we age. Even if you were diligent about your exercise routine in your youth, you might still find yourself becoming heavier as you age, despite your best efforts. Obesity is becoming a common problem among all age groups, particularly for the Baby Boomer population. More than one-third of adults over 65 are considered to … [Read more...]
How to be Proactive About Your Type 2 Diabetes Care
There are approximately 30.3 million people in the United States who are living with Type 2 Diabetes. That’s a staggering number and many of them are Baby Boomers. Genetics plays a part, but poor nutrition and our American diet have contributed to making it almost an epidemic. I spoke to Sally Schwaesdall, who has been living with Type 2 Diabetes for nearly 40 years. She … [Read more...]
What Seniors Need to Know to Prevent a Stroke
World Stroke Day is celebrated each year on October 29. Did you know that someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds, which means almost 800,000 strokes occur each year? Here is what you need to know to prevent a stroke before it happens because it can be devastating. Age is not always a factor A friend had a stroke several years ago and it took her years to … [Read more...]
Patti LaBelle Chats About Preventing Pneumococcal Pneumonia | Interview
Pneumococcal Pneumonia is a disease every Baby Boomer needs to know about. That’s because people over the age of 65 are 13 times more at risk of being hospitalized for it than those who are 50 and younger. It’s also a major cause of death. A while back, I interviewed singer Patti LaBelle who had teamed up with Pfizer to bring awareness to the disease in a campaign. She is … [Read more...]
Tips for Seniors to Avoid Getting Bronchitis
I used to get Bronchitis all the time and it was awful. That meant struggling to breathe and having to take antibiotics. After my last bout, I was lucky for several years until one summer when my throat started to feel scratchy. Usually, when the weather is warm, colds and flu aren't very active so I was hoping it would go away. Unfortunately, it transformed into the … [Read more...]