Last week, I co-hosted Ardent’s Cannabis + Boomer's private tutorial group with Sara after writing a piece on the importance of aging healthily. I'm calling it my maiden adventure with the FX because … [Read more...] about Aging Healthily Because It’s Not Enough to Simply Live Longer
Health and Wholeness
Brain Games – How The Brain Works As We Age
We are pretty much in agreement that we do not all make decisions in the same way that we did as babies. Most would agree the reason for this is because we have lived and grown and our experiences … [Read more...] about Brain Games – How The Brain Works As We Age
Seven Signs You May Be Experiencing Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)
Nobody wants to talk about constipation, but if you are one of the many vibrant women who take opioids for chronic pain, you may want to start a discussion with your HCP about your bowel habits. Did … [Read more...] about Seven Signs You May Be Experiencing Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)
Cigna Study Says What You Don’t Know May Hurt Your Health
You may remember my recent vow to review my health plan options this year. Instead of talking about what I should do, I've decided to actually do something. In the past I was entirely too lazy to … [Read more...] about Cigna Study Says What You Don’t Know May Hurt Your Health
Bone Health: Weight Training and California Dried Plums
As a child I was fed stewed prunes by my mother. There was no formal research guiding my mother's decision that I am aware of except that she'd been taught by her mother that … [Read more...] about Bone Health: Weight Training and California Dried Plums
Boomers Address Getting Old In Spite of Chronic Health Challenges
The CDC recently reported, " 55- to 64-year-olds have about 19 to 27 years of life expectancy remaining.' That is exceptionally encouraging news not just for baby boomers but for anyone who loves … [Read more...] about Boomers Address Getting Old In Spite of Chronic Health Challenges
Why Unconditional Love is Key for Caregivers
I had the opportunity to interview Kailen Rosenberg and Betsy Broyles Arnold about the unconditional love caregivers need and share in taking care of love ones. Their perspective is that caregiving is … [Read more...] about Why Unconditional Love is Key for Caregivers
Atul Gawande’s Book Being Mortal Says Hope is Not a Plan.Tomorrow on PBS
Several weeks ago I was listening to NPR and heard Atul Gawande being interviewed about his new book, Being Mortal, about modern medicine. We are all guilty of complaining about modern medicine, how … [Read more...] about Atul Gawande’s Book Being Mortal Says Hope is Not a Plan.Tomorrow on PBS