I interviewed Dr. Carrie Waterman who is a researcher serving as a scientist and consultant for Kuli Kuli Foods. The company makes products made from the leaves of the Moringa plant, which is a superfood. She also works with funding from the National Institute of Health and the USDA in promoting Moringa production as it has multiple uses. Watch my interview with Dr. … [Read more...]
Tips to Live to a Ripe Old Age With a Good Quality of Life
No one is guaranteed a long life no matter what they do to stay healthy because either fate, environmental pollution, or genetics may intervene and cut it short. However, I enjoy taking the advice of centenarians to see how they made it to their 90s and beyond. You may have read a blog post I wrote several years ago after I sat with actor Norman Lloyd at an annual 4th of … [Read more...]
The Best Sources of Omega-3s and Why Seniors Need It
Eating fatty fish is recommended in the Mediterranean diet because it is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. It’s especially important for those of us over 50 because it aids in healthy brain function, reduces inflammation, arthritis, and depression, and can even prevent dementia. It can also reduce your risk of heart disease and strokes, and keeps cholesterol … [Read more...]
Bounce Your Way to Fun and Fitness with Jumpsport Trampolines
I interviewed Steve Carver, the business and product developer for Jumpsport, a company that sells trampolines for fitness. We discussed why older women, or anyone in the over-50 demographic will benefit from using a trampoline as a fitness tool. Watch our interview on YouTube Steve is 60 years young and says that he doesn’t believe that biological age determines … [Read more...]
How Learning Languages May Help Delay Dementia
The World Health Organization reports that there are almost 55 million people worldwide with dementia, a progressive condition that affects memory and behavior, and that number is steadily increasing. The disease creates a huge strain on those who suffer from it, their families and caregivers, and society, costing an estimated $1313 billion per year in 2019 in the U.S. … [Read more...]
