Here are my tips for safe online shopping: 1) Avoid using Public WiFi. Do not shop on public networks. It’s not a great idea to get your shopping done while sitting in an airport and using public WiFi (or any other public network). Never enter your personal information or credit card data on one of these… Continue reading Tips for Safe Online Shopping
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.
Diet Rich in Tomatoes Cuts Skin Cancer in Half
Daily tomato consumption appeared to cut the development of skin cancer tumors by half in a July 2017 mouse study at The Ohio State University in Columbus. The study of how nutritional interventions can alter the risk for skin cancers appeared online in the journal Scientific Reports. A release from the university notes that the… Continue reading Diet Rich in Tomatoes Cuts Skin Cancer in Half
Parents, Teenagers and the Dangers of Online Dating
When most of today’s parents were teenagers, they developed their romantic crushes on the person they sat next to in algebra class, bumped into in front of their school lockers, or spotted at the next table in the cafeteria. But these days, teens in search of a date for Saturday night can find romance online,… Continue reading Parents, Teenagers and the Dangers of Online Dating
Tired of Looking Tired? Facial Exercises Can Help!
A tired face can age you beyond your years. It starts with furrowed brows and eyelids that begin to droop. The reason? Facial muscles lengthen and atrophy if not exercised, making skin appear soft and saggy. The solution? Isometric exercises with resistance (not funny contortions or crazy twists) that can tone, tighten and lift facial muscles. I have created… Continue reading Tired of Looking Tired? Facial Exercises Can Help!
Older Adults Are the Ones Most Likely to Have Extramarital Affairs
Older Americans are cheating on their spouses more than their younger counterparts are, with 20 percent of married Americans over age 55 reporting they’ve engaged in extramarital sex. Just 14 percent of those under age 55 say they’ve cheated, according to Nicholas H. Wolfinger, a professor in the University of Utah’s Department of Family and… Continue reading Older Adults Are the Ones Most Likely to Have Extramarital Affairs
Hospitalized Older Adults May Need More Help Selecting Skilled Nursing Facilities
More than 20 percent of all hospitalized older adults who use Medicare will be admitted to a skilled nursing facility following a stay in the hospital (also known as “post-acute care”). However, according to the American Geriatrics Society these men and women may be given too little information when it comes to choosing a post-acute… Continue reading Hospitalized Older Adults May Need More Help Selecting Skilled Nursing Facilities
Why is Osteoarthritis of the Knee More Common in Women Than in Men?
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have found clear differences in the synovial fluid of the knee joints of men and women. In a study published in June 2017 in the journal Scientific Reports, the team wrote that messages cells are sending and receiving via tiny pieces of RNA, called microRNA,… Continue reading Why is Osteoarthritis of the Knee More Common in Women Than in Men?
Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Are on the Decline, but Rates Remain Higher for Blacks Than Whites and for Men Than Women
The number of people hospitalized for heart failure in the United States declined about 30 percent between 2002 and 2013, but large disparities between blacks vs. whites and men vs. women remain, according to research published in June 2017 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal. A release from the publishers… Continue reading Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Are on the Decline, but Rates Remain Higher for Blacks Than Whites and for Men Than Women
Mistaking Breast Cancer Symptoms for Side Effects of Tamoxifen May Be Keeping Some Women from Taking the Preventive Drug
Women who are at high risk of developing breast cancer may be failing to take the preventive anti-cancer drug tamoxifen because they are confusing naturally-occurring symptoms with side effects from the medicine. That is the finding of a study of nearly 4,000 women led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and published in June… Continue reading Mistaking Breast Cancer Symptoms for Side Effects of Tamoxifen May Be Keeping Some Women from Taking the Preventive Drug
Health Alert! Taking 5 or More Meds a Day May Not Be Necessary and May Even Be Harmful
According to a release from the American Geriatrics Society, “polypharmacy” is the term for when someone takes many (usually five or more) different medications. Experts suggest that, for most older adults, taking that many medications may not be medically necessary. Taking multiple medications also can be linked to problems such as falls, frailty, disability, and… Continue reading Health Alert! Taking 5 or More Meds a Day May Not Be Necessary and May Even Be Harmful
Creating Your Own Pension
Few people have enough income from Social Security and company pensions (which are less common now) to support their retirement fully. Most need a way to get additional guaranteed lifetime income. There is a time-tested way to create your own supplemental pension. Economists agree that annuitizing a significant portion of your retirement savings is the… Continue reading Creating Your Own Pension
Tips for Getting Feet Beach-Ready – and Healthy!
It’s summer and time to hit the beach – but, oh, those feet! They may not be ready for prime time viewing. Your feet have been encased in shoes and boots all winter, and their general health had perhaps been overlooked. In fact, those discolored or deformed toenails, those bunions, corns and callouses and that… Continue reading Tips for Getting Feet Beach-Ready – and Healthy!
First Targeted Treatment for Essential Tremor, the World’s Most Common Movement Disorder
Essential tremor is the world’s most common movement disorder, affecting an estimated seen million people in the U.S. alone, according to a release form the University of Washington regarding a new treatment for the disorder developed in 2017. The hallmark of this disease is involuntary, rhythmic shaking during intentional movement, complicating everyday tasks such as… Continue reading First Targeted Treatment for Essential Tremor, the World’s Most Common Movement Disorder
Readily Available Drug Cocktail May Help Prevent Sepsis Shock and Death
Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is a life-threatening condition that presents a major challenge for health care providers. This is especially true in low-income countries where the mortality rate can exceed 60 percent. Even in advanced medical settings, however, sepsis is still very dangerous and accounts for over 400,000 deaths annually in the U.S.… Continue reading Readily Available Drug Cocktail May Help Prevent Sepsis Shock and Death
Don’t Let Barbecue Season Sabotage Your Diet
Now that the 4th of July has ushered in the plethora of outdoor barbecues and summer fun, I wanted to share some tips on how to enjoy a night out without worrying about adding on extra pounds. It is a very common question I often get asked from clients, as they want to know how… Continue reading Don’t Let Barbecue Season Sabotage Your Diet
Retiring Abroad? You Can Get Tripped Up by Taxes, Investments and Health Care Unless You Plan
People thinking of retiring abroad usually consider how health care, money and federal income taxes will work. But they often overlook issues such as state income taxes and estate plans. Retiring outside the U.S. involves more than researching the cost of living. Without planning, you could be hit with surprises that cost time and/or money.… Continue reading Retiring Abroad? You Can Get Tripped Up by Taxes, Investments and Health Care Unless You Plan
Older Americans Don’t Get — or Seek — Enough Help from Doctors & Pharmacists on Drug Costs
The majority of Americans over age 50 take two or more prescription medicines to prevent or treat health problems, and many of them say the cost weighs on their budget, according to the results from the June 2017 the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging, an initiative based at the U-M Institute for… Continue reading Older Americans Don’t Get — or Seek — Enough Help from Doctors & Pharmacists on Drug Costs
Doctor Recommended Solutions to Beach & Pool Hair Problems
As the summer heats up and everyone is looking to enjoy some seasonal outdoor fun, it’s easy to forget how to properly care for your hair. From the intense heat to the severe damage water can cause, these next few months can be a nightmare for your mane! Here are the perfect solutions to the… Continue reading Doctor Recommended Solutions to Beach & Pool Hair Problems