In the current bull market, many people have made so much money they now find their asset allocation is out of kilter. People who planned to put, say, 55 percent of their money in stocks may find they’re now 75 percent in equities. A bear market could wreak havoc on both portfolios and the psyches… Continue reading Two Ways to Reduce Risk if the Bull Market Has Skewed Your Asset Allocation
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.
Avoid a Foodborne Illness Nightmare this Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner. Pick up those finishing touch decorations, plan parties, finalize costumes and most importantly, brush up on proper food safety practices to prevent foodborne illness this year. Stop Foodborne Illness , a national, nonprofit, public health organization dedicated to preventing illness and death from foodborne pathogens, wants people to be… Continue reading Avoid a Foodborne Illness Nightmare this Halloween
During Cancer Treatment, Distress Is Associated With Missed Appointments & Hospital Admission
Psychological distress has long been associated with negative health outcomes for cancer patients, though specific reasons remain unclear. A 2017study finds that roughly half of all patients who reported having severe distress, which the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN) describes as “a mix of anxiety and depressive symptoms,” subsequently missed one or more radiation therapy… Continue reading During Cancer Treatment, Distress Is Associated With Missed Appointments & Hospital Admission
More Than One-Third of Older Adults Take Something to Help Them Sleep But Many Don’t Talk With Their Doctors
Sleep doesn’t come easily for nearly half of older Americans, and more than a third have resorted to some sort of medication to help them doze off at night, according to 2017 results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging. However, according to a release from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, most poll… Continue reading More Than One-Third of Older Adults Take Something to Help Them Sleep But Many Don’t Talk With Their Doctors
10 Tips to Pursue Your Definition of Happiness
What we want always seems just out of reach, but that isn’t so. That concept is merely a self-imposed limitation we create for ourselves. It is a limit we put on our perspective and our abilities. The truth is, you must create an environment you enjoy for yourself to be happy. It’s not about possessions… Continue reading 10 Tips to Pursue Your Definition of Happiness
Older Drivers Adapt Their Thinking to Improve Road Hazard Detection
A 2017 study done at North Carolina State University in Raleigh found that older drivers showed adaptive responses according to the amount of traffic in a driving scene when identifying road hazards. Although younger drivers are faster and more accurate at identifying driving hazards than older drivers are, older drivers were capable of adapting their… Continue reading Older Drivers Adapt Their Thinking to Improve Road Hazard Detection
Early Youth Specialization and Over Training: What Every Parent Should Know
Kids around the country are playing organized sports more than ever today. In fact, The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) reports that youth in the country participating in sports went from around 18 million in 1987 to 60 million in 2008. While that’s good news, because of the many benefits that can be gained… Continue reading Early Youth Specialization and Over Training: What Every Parent Should Know
Bone Marrow Concentrate Improves Joint Transplants
Biologic joint restoration using donor tissue instead of traditional metal and plastic may be an option for active patients with joint defects. Although recovery from a biologic joint repair is typically longer than traditional replacement, successful biologic restoration allows patients to return to full activity. However, in some cases, the transplanted bone does not heal… Continue reading Bone Marrow Concentrate Improves Joint Transplants
Wealth Secrets of the Rich, Kind & Happy
What rich means for each person is different. In our minds, it’s a way of being and functioning in the world that is not about the money, but includes money. It’s about the exuberant expression of life that incorporates the willingness to have money as creators in the world that is inclusive of everyone and… Continue reading Wealth Secrets of the Rich, Kind & Happy
Seniors Benefit From Depression Treatment as Much as Younger Patients Do
A 2017 study done at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles found that older adults being treated for depression experience comparable improvements in quality of life and functioning as do younger adults treated for the same condition. A release from the medical center notes that In the study, published in the September issue of The… Continue reading Seniors Benefit From Depression Treatment as Much as Younger Patients Do
When Disaster Strikes, Here are 5 Things to Help You Through
Earthquake in Mexico, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, Jose, shootings, and violent protests: Some disasters are predictable and some are not. Either way, the results can be potentially devastating in many ways. Some disasters are public and some are very personal such as the death of a loved one, a terminal diagnosis, a personal betrayal, a… Continue reading When Disaster Strikes, Here are 5 Things to Help You Through
Toy Nerf Gun Can Cause Serious Eye Injury
An article published in September 2017 in BMJ reports notes that a warning from doctors was issued after three people went to hospitals on separate occasions with a serious eye injury as a result of being shot at by a Nerf gun. A release from the publishers explains that all three were in pain and… Continue reading Toy Nerf Gun Can Cause Serious Eye Injury
4 Reasons A Great Meal Is About How You Eat, Not What You Eat
Everyone knows it’s important to eat the right foods to live a long and healthy life, but many of us fall short of that ideal. We eat on the run, pulling into a drive-through and scarfing down a hamburger on the way to the next appointment. We grab a candy bar at the grocery checkout… Continue reading 4 Reasons A Great Meal Is About How You Eat, Not What You Eat
Ensuring That Broccoli Sprouts Retain Their Cancer-Fighting Compounds
Raw broccoli sprouts, a rich source of potential cancer-fighting compounds, have become a popular health food in recent years. But conventional heat treatment used to kill bacteria on produce can reduce levels of the broccoli sprouts’ helpful phytochemicals, according to a release from the American Chemical Society (ACS). However, researchers reported on September 20th 2017… Continue reading Ensuring That Broccoli Sprouts Retain Their Cancer-Fighting Compounds
Why You Shouldn’t Be Jealous of People Who Can Eat Junk Food and Not Gain Weight
Have you ever been envious of people who seem to be able to eat whatever they want and still maintain a healthy weight? If you have, a recent study may make you feel differently. The study, which examined more than 90,000 women, was a collaborative effort between multiple institutions including, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Be Jealous of People Who Can Eat Junk Food and Not Gain Weight
Fitness Trackers Could Benefit from Better Security
The security of wearable fitness trackers could be improved to better protect users’ personal data, a study done at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland suggests. A release from the university explains that the scientists ay that vulnerabilities in the devices – which track heart rate, steps taken and calories burned – could threaten the… Continue reading Fitness Trackers Could Benefit from Better Security
5 Life Triggers that Inspire Bold Beauty Transformations
It is common for women to alter their appearance when faced with a significant life challenge. When we are tested we transform. When we shift our mindset, and transform on the inside, it’s only natural that we want the outside to change as well. It’s as if we shed old skin like a butterfly ready… Continue reading 5 Life Triggers that Inspire Bold Beauty Transformations
Expressive Writing Helps Calm Down Chronic Worriers Before Stressful Tasks
Chronic worriers, take note: Simply writing about your feelings may help you perform an upcoming stressful task more efficiently. That’s the finding of a Michigan State University study that measured participants’ brain activity and was published online in September 2017 in the journal Psychophysiology. A release from the university reports that lead author Hans Schroder,… Continue reading Expressive Writing Helps Calm Down Chronic Worriers Before Stressful Tasks