Everyone knows a good night’s rest can go a long way in boosting your energy, improving your mood, and keeping your body running smoothly. A lesser-known fact is that the way you sleep, especially as you get older, can have an impact on your health and overall sleep quality during the night. Each sleeping position is not created equal. Learn about the effects of each different … [Read more...]
How a Watchman Gave an AFib Patient Got a New Lease on Life
I interviewed Jan Mitchell, an AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) patient who currently has a Watchman device implanted to protect her against possible stroke. It’s the only FDA-approved implant proven to reduce the risk of stroke in patients whose AFib was not caused by a heart-valve problem. The advantage to the patient is that there is no longer a need to use blood-thinning … [Read more...]
Actress Cheryl Hines Talks About Vulvar & Vaginal Atrophy
I interviewed Cheryl Hines, who is an Emmy nominated actress best known for her comedic starring roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Suburgatory. Cheryl was the spokeswoman for a campaign for AMAG Pharmaceuticals called “Painfully Awkward Conversations." It’s for post-menopausal women who may be experiencing VVA – Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy. Dr. Marla Shapiro was also on … [Read more...]
Terry Bradshaw Talks About Pneumococcal Pneumonia | Interview
I previously interviewed singer Patti La Belle who was then promoting the All About Your Boom™ campaign to spread awareness about pneumococcal pneumonia. If there’s one thing Baby Boomers don’t want is for the flu or other virus to turn into pneumonia. In the interview below, I talked to the former pro football player and now broadcaster Terry Bradshaw about the very same … [Read more...]
Dr. Charlotte Yeh: What Women Need to Know About Post-Menopause
I interviewed Dr. Charlotte Yeh, MD who is the Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services, Inc., the wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP, and is a board-certified emergency physician. We discussed the topic of post-menopause and what women need to know about it. Dr. Yeh has more than 30 years of healthcare experience. She is an expert in healthcare delivery in the areas of … [Read more...]
