I’m a sucker for a soothing massage to ease aches and pains, increase flexibility, and straighten out body parts that are out of whack. If I could get one every week, I would. I especially love traditional Asian massage because its practices have been around for thousands of years and work wonders on the body, especially if you're over 50. I used to go to an amazing Thai … [Read more...]
60 Minutes Segment Reveals How to Live to 90 and Beyond
I watched a 60 Minutes segment with Lesley Stahl called "Living to 90 and Beyond?" a while back. It profiled the University of California Irvine (UCI) 90 + study on aging, which observed seniors over 90, who lived in Laguna Woods, California, previously known as Leisure World. The segment revealed how these elderly seniors are staying active and … [Read more...]
Octogenarian Max Izenberg on Catching Health Instead of Disease
My friend Max Izenberg, author of Who Took My Chocolate Cake writes: "I came across an interesting comment the other day – 'let’s catch health instead of disease' – and that really triggered my thinking about health and wellness, especially as we get older." But how do we catch that elusive condition known as “health”? There is so much material written about it on a daily … [Read more...]
The Best Cleanse on the Planet for Aging Boomers
I bet you're thinking I'm going to tell you about some miracle super fruit, highly touted weight loss system, or fat-burning supplement right? Well, I'm not. I'm going to tell you about the best cleanse on the planet. It's the healthiest, least expensive, most mundane, and underrated nutritional product out there. That's right! It's water! Why … [Read more...]
Avoid These 6 Foods to Prevent Weak Bones Over 50
This post was contributed by Life Line Screening, a company that provides important health screenings throughout the country that you may not necessarily be offered at your doctor's office. Below, you will find 6 foods you need to avoid because they will cause weak bones as you grow older. Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D are considered to be bone-builders that can reduce … [Read more...]