Healthy and Happy Senior Living

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This show helps seniors and caregivers live healthier, happier lives. With each episode, you'll discover the latest research, tools, and tips for enhancing every area of life.

Guidance for Caregivers From An ICU Nurse, Preventing Dementia, So Much More
Articles and research shared in this episode include: "The new retirement is no retirement: Baby boomers are keeping jobs well into their sixties and seventies because they ’like going to work’". "Yahoo! Finance" - originally from "Fortune". Link:...
Reduce Dementia Risk, 12 Positive Golden Facts About Getting Older, Lift and Carry Safely, So Much More
Research and articles for this episode include: "A Huge New Study Found That a Popular Diet Is Linked With a 91% Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Death—Here's What Cardiologists Say". "Parade" and "Yahoo!life". Link:...
Most Important Blood Tests, Fall Asleep When Your Mind Won't Rest, So Much More
Articles and research highlighted in this episode include: "How to Fall Asleep When Your Mind Won't Rest"; "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/sleeping/how-to-fall-asleep-when-your-mind-wont-rest-a3069995614/ "6...
Smart Ideas to Avoid Falls, Improve Brain Health, So Much More
Research and articles shared in this episode include: "Older adults rely more on trust in decision-making. It could open them up to scams". "MedicalXpress", February 12, 2024. Link:...
How to Disrupt Pathways of Aging, a Sweet Way to Potentially Lower High Blood Pressure, So Much More
Articles and studies shared in this episode include: "Disrupt the 11 Pathways of Aging". "Bottom Line, Inc. Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/aging/disrupt-the-11-pathways-of-aging "Give Foot Pain the Boot". Bottom Line, Inc. Link:...
Supplements That Can Supercharge Your Health, Hearing Aids Can Lower Mortality Risk, New Gas Station Scam, So Much More
Here are the articles / studies focused on senior wellbeing shared in this episode: "Tips for being realistic with New Year's health resolutions". "MedicalXpress.com". Link:...
Fall Asleep Faster and Easier, Cold Meds Removed From Shelves, Home Health Care, So Much More
Research articles discussed in this episode include: "What to know about home care services". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-home.html "What Should You Think About to Fall Asleep Faster?". "Greater Good Magazine"....
Heart Health, Early Signs of Gluten Intolerance, Cognitive Health, Reduce Colon Cancer Risk, So Much More
This episode includes summaries of research for senior health and psychological wellbeing including: "FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use certain eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection". Link:...
Activities Better Than Sitting for Longer Life, Aspirin and Colon Health, Avoid Becoming a Crime Victim, So Much More
Articles and topics in this episode include: "How to Tell If Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Right for You". "Consumer Reports". Link:...
Foods to Help Control High Blood Pressure, Psychological Protection for Images of Gaza Conflict, So Much More
Article and research for this episode includes: "As atrocities in Gaza and Israel unfold, psychiatrists give advice on coping". "MedicalXpress". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-10-atrocities-gaza-israel-unfold-psychiatrists.html "Greater...
1 Critical Thing to Keep Alzheimer's Symptoms at Bay, Music and Health, Enjoy Better Posture, & More
Easily understood research articles shared in this episode include: "There's One Critical Thing We Can Do to Keep Alzheimer's Symptoms at Bay". "Science Alert". Link:...
Vitamin D and Heart Health, Insomnia Relief, New Parkinson's Discovery, So Much More
Articles and research shared in this episode includes: "5 Best At-Home Vitamin Deficiency Tests for 2023". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vitamin-deficiency-test "Is it normal to forget words while speaking?". Link:...
Social Security Increase Likely Larger Than Originally Estimated, New Alzheimer's Drug, So Much More
Articles and information shared in this episode include: - "2024’s Social Security COLA increase may be larger than previously estimated: How much can beneficiaries expect?". Link:...
Tell-Tale Signs a Heart Attack is Coming a Day Ahead - Can Your Watch Band Make You Sick? - So Much More
Discover the latest research for enhancing seniors health and emotional wellbeing. This episode features research on heart health, Parkinson's, memory, and so much more. Research summaries discussed in this episode include: "Scientists Find There's...
Symptoms Seniors Can’t Afford to Ignore, Improve Heart and Brain Health, Ever So Much More
In this episode, we look at research findings about senior health to include: - "Symptoms Seniors Can’t Afford to Ignore"; Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/senior-health-symptoms - "12 Ways to Expand Your Social Life After 50"; Link:...
Veterans Affairs Recommends Low Back Pain Relief Method, Brain and Heart Health, So Much More
Discover U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs non-surgical, non-medication back pain relief method recommendation. Articles and guides shared in this episode include: - "Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact"; NIH's National...
Stephen Covey's Secret for Senior Happiness, Caring for the Caregiver, So Much More
Articles and insights you'll discover in this episode: "Exercise Eases Arthritis Pain"; Bottom Line, Inc. Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/life/exercise-fitness/exercise-eases-arthritis-pain "Childhood Reading Habits Boost Brain and Mental Health...
Jiving into Joy - Diet and Brain Power - So Much More
Research based articles for senior health and happiness include: "Jiving into Joy: Dance Sessions Elevate Health and Well-being in 85+ Age Group": NeuroscienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/dance-aging-health-233426/ "Aging: Could a...
Lower Dementia Risk With Just the Right Amount of Online Activity and So Much More Healthy Goodness
Can you reduce dementia risk with Internet activity? According to a new study, indeed you can. But, there is a "sweet spot" for time spent online. Beyond that daily time, dementia risk increases. Health and happiness studies and articles in this...
Improve Brain Health, Glaucoma Care, Diet and Stroke, Plus So Much More
Articles featured in this episode: "Type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline: Is Tai chi more effective than walking?"; "Medical News Today"; April 17, 2023. Link:...

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