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...]
Why You Need to Get Tested for Hepatitis C If You Are Over 50
May 19th is National Hepatitis Testing Day and I want to make you aware of how important it is for anyone over 50 to get tested as soon as possible. This is near and dear to my heart. My youngest brother passed away because of complications of Hepatitis C. He was 1 week short of his 50th birthday. Hepatitis C sadly has a stigma attached to it. People associate it … [Read more...]
3 Vaginal Health Tips For Women Over 40 | Dr. Tara Allmen
Dr. Tara Allmen, MD is the author of Menopause Confidential. She's a New York City gynecologist who specializes in vaginal health for women over 40. When I spoke to her, she gave me some enlightening tips for menopausal women. (which she says, never really ends) Her book is written with a sense of humor and has fun chapter names like: But it's also thoroughly … [Read more...]
Mindful Eating: Your Best Diet Tip Over 50
Are you frustrated because you've been eating smart, watching your portions, exercising, and still aren’t losing weight? It's trickier to lose weight when you are over 50. It may be that you aren’t practicing mindful eating. Focus on the why, when, how and how much you eat I'm the first to admit that I start to munch whenever I feel stressed, bored, or frustrated as … [Read more...]