Hair loss is a common problem for older women. I interviewed Dr. Ben Behnam, a well-known dermatologist in West Los Angeles featured in Best Life and Pop Dust. He, along with his twin brother, are the founders of HappyHead.com. I interviewed him and he gave me a rundown on what can cause you to lose your hair, and what can be done about it. Watch my video interview with Dr. … [Read more...]
Is Your Dentist Taking Advantage of Your Medicare Plan?
I’ve had seriously bad experiences with dentists in recent years and it’s become alarming. Growing up, I always thought the dentist was trustworthy. These days there are bad apples who are openly trying to suck out as much Medicare and Medicaid money as they can. If you live in a small town this may not be true, but I live in the urban Metropolis of Los Angeles. Playing … [Read more...]
Is Post-COVID-19 Anxiety Taking a Toll on Your Wellbeing?
The historic COVID crisis is officially over but still present and is causing anxiety, especially for those of us over 50. Variants continue to pop up. Most people are no longer masking but it pays to be on the safe side especially if you are in a crowded space. According to psychiatric research, the angst it has caused has resulted in avoidance, compulsive symptom checking, … [Read more...]
Facts About Cataract Surgery That May Surprise You
I'm updating this post from 2018 because I had cataract surgery on both my eyes. It was no fun walking around or trying to drive with a fog sitting on your eyeballs. The most miraculous thing that happened is that my ophthalmologist fixed my very near-sighted vision to 20-20. I wore glasses from the time I was six years old and contacts since I was 14. I'm so excited to see … [Read more...]
The Dreaded Colonoscopy: An Over 50 Reality
The thought of having another colonoscopy put me in a state of anxiety. However, it’s hard to avoid if you’re over 50. I had one 17 years ago when I hit the half-century mark. All went well, and I was determined not to have another one. My health care provider mails me a fecal occult home test to take each year. They’re easy to do. I won’t go into detail, but once you … [Read more...]