Fear of driving, also known as Vehophobia, is hard at any age, but it may become even scarier as you grow older. You might find yourself having panic attacks while you are on the road that you never had previously, and they can be terrifying. There are many reasons that people develop a phobia for driving that have nothing to do with trauma from previous accidents. I noticed … [Read more...]
7 Awesome Aging Health Benefits of Drinking Red Wine
According to the National Academy of Sciences, people have loved drinking red wine for around 8,000 years now. It has been a staple on our dinner tables for all this time because of its unique taste and aroma. Even Hippocrates, the Greek physician, considered wine as an integral part of a good diet. He recommended using it as a disinfectant on wounds and prescribed it to … [Read more...]
Do The Nights Seem Endless Now That You’re Older?
Everyone has their own sleep patterns but one thing I hear over and over from older people is that they wake up several times at night. Some can’t sleep at all and have insomnia. Others are light sleepers and wake up whenever they hear a sound. In my case, I go to sleep and wake up at the same time but wake up several times to what I call “endless nights.” Is it really only … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Stressful or Stress-free?
We're almost at the end of January 2021 and have a new President of the United States in office. But, no matter where you stand, as far as politics were concerned, you would have to agree, times were stressful during the last 4 years. Baby Boomers are still locked down because of the pandemic which is going on month 10 but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccines … [Read more...]
Improve Your Cognitive Function & Memory with Online Games
Nowadays, we are surrounded by numerous forms of entertainment. And virtually any of them is available on the Internet, including, of course, online games. They are a great way to forget about everyday worries and have fun - right? But there’s a little-known benefit of online games: they are also a great mental workout! If you’ve never been interested in playing video … [Read more...]