People miss out on proven solutions to retirement saving and planning because they swallow myths and misconceptions. I HATE Annuities! screams the headline. The ad goes on to list what Ken Fisher, a famous money-manager, claims are the sins of annuities. Those ads have an impact. Many of our callers say they’ve heard that annuities… Continue reading Believing Annuity Myths Can Hurt You
Author: Sondra Forsyth
Sondra Forsyth is Co-Editor-in-Chief of ThirdAge.com. She is a National Magazine Award winner with scores of major magazine bylines and twelve books to her credit. Her most recent book is “Candida Cleanse: The 21-Day Diet to Beat Yeast and Feel Your Best”. Sondra was Executive Editor at “Ladies’ Home Journal,” Features Editor at “Cosmopolitan,” and Articles Editor at “Bride’s”. A former ballerina, she founded Ballet Ambassadors, an arts-in-education company in New York City, and served as Artistic Director for 16 years.
A Pretty Plant Produces a Promising Anti-Diabetes Compound
A release from the American Society of Plant Biologists reports that scientists from the University of British Columbia and the Canadian Glycomics Network have discovered the biosynthetic pathway of a plant metabolite that lays the groundwork for its use as an anti-diabetes drug. The plant is Montbretia. The findings were published in the July 2018… Continue reading A Pretty Plant Produces a Promising Anti-Diabetes Compound
3 Tips for Guarding Your Money Against Inflation
Inflation may be creeping up on Americans, which could mean your investments and retirement savings won’t be worth as much as you hoped. The average person doesn’t spend a lot of time thinking about inflation, but it isn’t something you can ignore if you hope to build a nest egg that can see you through… Continue reading 3 Tips for Guarding Your Money Against Inflation
Natural Pain Relief is as Close as Your Garden
Busy schedules, over indulging, and strenuous summer activities can lead to sore muscles, indigestion and headaches. When searching for pain relief, look no further than your own garden or your local farmer’s market. These five foods fresh from the garden – or pot – are packed with super pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory power. Mint Infuse mint… Continue reading Natural Pain Relief is as Close as Your Garden
Medicare Patients Are Less Likely to Die in a Hospital
Where are Medicare patients most likely to die? A 2018 study done by Joan M. Teno, M.D., M.S., Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, and coauthors found that from 2000 to 2015 there was a decline in deaths in an acute-care hospital and an increase in deaths in a home or other community setting such… Continue reading Medicare Patients Are Less Likely to Die in a Hospital
Financial Decision-Making Capacity Need Not Decline in Healthy Advanced Aging
Research done in 2018 AT The Center for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at Dallas showed that advancing age alone is not the defining factor in impaired financial decision-making. The study, published in Frontiers, assessed how – and whether – age influences cognitive processes that may be involved in financial decision-making. The researchers investigated… Continue reading Financial Decision-Making Capacity Need Not Decline in Healthy Advanced Aging
How to Combat Perfectionism and Lower the Risk of Mental and Emotional Health Problems
An alarming study done in the UK in 2017 and published online in the American Psychological Association’s journal Psychological Bulletin showed that perfectionism is on the rise, especially among h young people. The condition is linked to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, early morbidity, and even suicide. Perfectionism, broadly defined, is a combination of excessively high… Continue reading How to Combat Perfectionism and Lower the Risk of Mental and Emotional Health Problems
Self-Care and Social Ties Can Help Men Recover from the Suicide of a Male Friend or Loved One
Recovering from the suicide of a friend, partner or family member can be emotionally challenging for men, largely due to masculine ideals that dictate men should remain stoic and keep their feelings bottled up. But 2018 research done at the University of British Columbia suggests that other male values–like self-care and protecting family and friends–can… Continue reading Self-Care and Social Ties Can Help Men Recover from the Suicide of a Male Friend or Loved One
5 Tips for Parents to Help Their Kids Get Started With Retirement Planning
It’s a whole new world for recent college graduates entering the workforce. Their priorities have changed. Now bills, rent, and student loans lead their monthly list. Retirement planning ranks low as a priority for many young people in the early stages of their careers. About two-thirds of Millennials have nothing saved for retirement, according to… Continue reading 5 Tips for Parents to Help Their Kids Get Started With Retirement Planning
Breakthrough Treatment for Common and Painful Jaw Disease
A first-ever tissue implant to safely treat a common jaw defect, known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), has been successfully tested in a study researchers University of Californina, Irvine. The study was published in June 2018 in Science Translational Medicine. A release from the university quotes senior author Kyriacos Athanasiou, UCI distinguished biomedical engineering professor,… Continue reading Breakthrough Treatment for Common and Painful Jaw Disease
Effective Tips to Protect Children from Extreme Sun Exposure
Dr. Alberto Pappo, director of the Solid Tumor Division at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, says there are important things for parents to keep in mind this summer season, including simple and effective tips to best protect children from the harmful effects of the sun. “Don’t assume children cannot get skin cancer because of their… Continue reading Effective Tips to Protect Children from Extreme Sun Exposure
Daily Cannabis Use Is on the Rise Among American Adults
Cannabis use may be decreasing among teens, but a 2018 study by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health showed that American adults have increasingly used cannabis daily since 2007. The findings were published online in June in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. A release from the university explains that the… Continue reading Daily Cannabis Use Is on the Rise Among American Adults
Mindful Movement May Help Boost Your Wellbeing
Taking a walk may be a good opportunity to mentally review your to-do list, but using the time instead to be more mindful of your breathing and surroundings may help boost your wellbeing, according to researchers at the University of Southern California. The findings were published in June 2019 in the journal Psychology of Sports… Continue reading Mindful Movement May Help Boost Your Wellbeing
Tips to Get Through a Panic Attack
Suddenly overcome by fear, trembling, sweating, head pounding; heart racing? Don’t panic! Relax – and breathe. A focus on slow, deep breathing can help you get through a panic attack. My comments follow research reported in the April 2018 edition of Psychophysiology by Trinity College Dublin, demonstrating a direct, neurophysiological link between respiration and the brain. The… Continue reading Tips to Get Through a Panic Attack
Probiotics Can Protect the Bones of Older Women
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have demonstrated that probiotics, dietary supplements with health-promoting bacteria, can be used to affect the human skeleton. Among older women who received probiotics, bone loss was halved compared to women who received only a placebo. The research opens the door to a new way to prevent fractures among… Continue reading Probiotics Can Protect the Bones of Older Women
Debunking Dale Carnegie’s Advice to “Put Yourself in Their Shoes”
Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and relying on intuition or “gut instinct” isn’t an accurate way to determine what they’re thinking or feeling,” say researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), the University of Chicago. and Northeastern University. “We incorrectly presume that taking someone else’s perspective will help us understand and improve interpersonal… Continue reading Debunking Dale Carnegie’s Advice to “Put Yourself in Their Shoes”
How Gum Disease Can Be at the Root of 5 Serious Health Issues
Your dentist keeps warning you about bleeding or inflamed gums for a reason. They can be a gateway to serious health issues. Periodontal disease, the result of infections and inflammations of the gums, affects nearly 50 percent of U.S. adults aged 30 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The problem… Continue reading How Gum Disease Can Be at the Root of 5 Serious Health Issues
Tips for Keeping Your Family Motivated and Moving
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), there are many good reasons for families to stay active, and regular physical activity is something that everyone can do, despite one’s age or body type. Many parents know the importance of being physically active, but they don’t always know where to start when… Continue reading Tips for Keeping Your Family Motivated and Moving