After more than three years of staying well, I finally caught a cold. I have managed to elude getting sick because I’ve been careful and maybe lucky. But two days ago, I started sneezing. It’s spring and it’s been windy, so I figured I had an allergy. I took a Claritin and didn’t think much about it, but the sneezing persisted. The first thing I thought was “Do I have … [Read more...]
Is COVID-19 Anxiety Taking a Toll on Your Health and Wellbeing?
As I write this, we are almost 2 years into a historic and once unthinkable pandemic. Most of us were hoping it would be over by now but instead of slowing down, it’s spiking again. And if the virus wasn’t enough to take a toll on our health, the anxiety caused by it has become a condition in itself. COVID -19 anxiety syndrome may become the next health crisis. As of … [Read more...]
The Best Ways to Boost Your Immunity Naturally
We have just lived through a pandemic that is still continuing but even if it had never happened, we still need to boost our immunity especially as we get older. No one enjoys being sick, but at our age, a bad case of the flu or virus can be deadly especially if complications develop like bronchitis or pneumonia. You can strengthen your immune system naturally by adding some … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Easing Back Into Our New Normal
As the pandemic is coming under control, and more people are vaccinated, our Baby Boomer bloggers are beginning to live our new normal. It’s not quite the “normal” we used to know but we don’t have to be so obsessed and fearful about getting COVID-19 anymore. Out and about in the world Tom from Sightings Over Sixty has decided it is safe to travel. Or safe enough. So … [Read more...]
Health Fads To Avoid That May Be Dangerous for Seniors
You don’t live to become a senior because you’ve been reckless and foolhardy with your life. When you reach maturity, it’s because you’ve done something right. You’ve made good decisions. You’ve “adulted” well. And now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, to settle into your golden years rewarded with good health, longevity, and quality of life. The last thing you … [Read more...]
