Are you one of those people who hate to exercise but you do it anyway because you want to lose weight? You’d think that would be a good reason to sweat till you burn, but it's not. I’ve been reading a book called "No Sweat” by Michelle Segar Ph.D. She was one of the speakers at an event I attended. Michelle generously gave each of the attendees a … [Read more...]
Sex After Menopause: Tips on Sexual Maintenance
A while back I appeared on a webcast hosted by Vibrant Nation called Sex After Menopause. A group of women over 50, including me, participated in a panel with noted women's health expert Dr. Barb DePree M.D. In the video at the bottom of this post, you can watch our panel as we share stories, ask questions, and listen as Dr. DePree enlightened us about sex after menopause. … [Read more...]
How to Manage Taking Your Medication Safely
World Health Day in April is about taking care of YOU. One way you can do this is to make sure you take your medication in a way that is safe and effective. Many of us over 50 are being prescribed medications for ailments that are common as we age. We’re also being bombarded with ads, paid for by drug companies, on television targeted to the Baby Boomer demographic. … [Read more...]
Feeling Off Balance? You May Have Ear Rocks
Have you ever felt spatially challenged, off-kilter or dingy? You may have ear rocks or what is more scientifically known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). It’s a condition common for those of us over 50. Ear rocks are tiny crystals that form in your inner ear as a result of a head injury or virus. Inside of your inner ear is a pouch called the … [Read more...]
12 Tips to Avoid Fainting in Public
Have you ever passed out in public? It happened to me several years ago and it totally freaked me out. Of course, I was terrified that something was seriously wrong with me and wanted to avoid fainting in the future. My doctors ran tons of tests, including MRI, EEG, Holter Monitor, EKG, etc., but they were all negative. Finally, they came to the conclusion that I was … [Read more...]