There are several things to look forward to during winter: the holidays, the excuse to stay under the blankets with a mug of tea, and the peaceful silence that winter brings. On the other hand, there are also many things that can make winter not so enjoyable, especially as we get older. Easily one of the worst parts of winter is driving on snow- and ice-covered roads (no … [Read more...]
How You Can Improve Your Health When You’re Over 50
As we age, the list of health issues and preventative care measures we must keep track of gets longer and longer. This is a natural experience that can be embraced as part of a new day-to-day venture. There are many steps that can be taken to improve your health, including regular diet and exercise, getting the vitamins and minerals we need, and taking care of small health … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Get Tested for Hepatitis C If You Are Over 50
May 19th is National Hepatitis Testing Day and I want to make you aware of how important it is for anyone over 50 to get tested as soon as possible. This is near and dear to my heart. My youngest brother passed away because of complications of Hepatitis C. He was 1 week short of his 50th birthday. Hepatitis C sadly has a stigma attached to it. People associate it … [Read more...]
Are Your Anti-Aging Skin Care Ingredients Harmful?
It seems that everything we put inside and outside of our bodies has a harmful effect. Makeup and skincare ingredients are no exceptions. As a former sales director for a major direct sales skincare company, I often wondered how safe my products were and had concerns about the chemicals used to formulate them. As we grow older and are more prone to diseases like cancer, it … [Read more...]
How to Protect Yourself in an Active Shooter Situation
Protecting yourself from an active shooter is not something we ever want to think about but we need to know what to do if it happens. No one guessed a health department building in San Bernardino would be the site of a shooting but it was. The majority of active shootings aren’t terrorist-related. Most shootings are carried out by white males 18-late ’20s who have anger … [Read more...]
