The National Institute of Health reports that 80 percent of adults experience back pain, with one in four suffering from it at least one day every three months. Risk factors include age, fitness level, diet, heredity, race, disease, smoking status, and work-related risks. Many instances are stress-related. Baby Boomers are beginning to feel the effects of … [Read more...]
How to Prevent a Heart Attack When You’re Over 50
At a women’s networking event I attended, our speaker was Dr. Cathie-Ann Lippman, M.D., a holistic doctor from Beverly Hills. She spoke about how to prevent a heart attack. I thought it was important to share her life-saving tips with as many of you as possible as women often have silent symptoms. A heart attack is the number one killer of women over 50 Dr. Lippman … [Read more...]
How To Deal With Emergency Medical Expenses When You’re Older
You really can’t tell when you or a family member is going to get sick. All you can do is prepare for it as much as you can, especially financially. Having an emergency fund, after all, never hurts. Getting a health insurance plan is great as well...but what about those medical emergencies that you weren’t prepared for? What about those expenses that are not covered by your … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Next Trip Easier as You Get Older
Travel is one of the many perks of getting older. As money is saved, kids leave the nest, and retirement looms closer, travel becomes easier to afford and fits into a schedule for those looking to see the world around them. However, travel can also become confusing as the years go by. There are more options, people traveling, things to do, and rules to follow. But, you can make … [Read more...]
How to Survive Caregiving a Loved One
In general, I love to write about sexier stuff like travel, fashion, and lifestyle for women over 50 but sometimes life intervenes. Taking care of a sick loved one is a challenge. Obviously, you’d like to see them get better but sometimes it’s a waiting game. It affects everything in your life from going out with friends, your work, traveling, and even what you eat. However, … [Read more...]
