Everyone’s goal in the world of investing is a secure financial future. But it could be that your security, as well as your bottom line, is being victimized by the deadbeat of the financial world, “lazy money.” “Lazy’ money is money that just sits there, not really working for you the way it can and… Continue reading It’s Time For Your “Lazy Money” To Get More Industrious
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.
Five Practices to Help You Thrive in Perilous Times
Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, where you live, your age, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation or profession, we are experiencing unprecedented political upheaval. America has never been more divided, and many people are feeling alienated and anxious. The key to remember is this: Thriving is our birthright. So now, more than ever, it’s… Continue reading Five Practices to Help You Thrive in Perilous Times
Chair Yoga an Effective Treatment for Osteoarthritis
For the millions of older adults who suffer from osteoarthritis in their lower extremities (hip, knee, ankle or foot), chair yoga is proving to be an effective way to reduce pain and improve quality of life while avoiding pharmacologic treatment or adverse events. That’s the finding of research conducted at Florida Atlantic University and published… Continue reading Chair Yoga an Effective Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Cancer-Fighting Resolutions for Everyday!
Tips for staying cancer-free in 2018 In honor of making every day a “New Year’s Day” – the National Foundation for Cancer Research has put together cancer-fighting “resolutions” that are worth fighting to keep. Start small, then keep building. Simply pick one or two and stick with them, and keep adding onto your success. Your body will… Continue reading Cancer-Fighting Resolutions for Everyday!
Tablet Devices Can Manage Agitation of Dementia Patients
A January 2017 pilot study led by Ipsit Vahia MD, medical director of Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatient Services at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA, suggests that the use of tablet computers is both a safe and a potentially effective approach to managing agitation among patients with dementia. The study was publsihed in the online version of… Continue reading Tablet Devices Can Manage Agitation of Dementia Patients
Do Exercise “Weekend Warriors” Lower Their RIsks of Death?
Is being a “weekend warrior” and cramming the recommended amount of weekly physical activity into one or two sessions associated with lower risks for death? Yes, according to an article published January 9th online by JAMA Internal Medicine. The study suggests that compared with inactive adults, weekend warriors who performed the recommended amount of 150… Continue reading Do Exercise “Weekend Warriors” Lower Their RIsks of Death?
How To Talk To Your Grandchildren About Hearing Loss
You love your grandchildren — their smiles, the way they look like their parents did when they were young, and their exuberance — but sometimes, they are very hard to hear. Children have a way of swallowing their words, or slurring them together, and typically have softer and higher pitched voices. That is, when they… Continue reading How To Talk To Your Grandchildren About Hearing Loss
How to Minimize Those Annoying Robocalls
We’ve all experienced an increase in those annoying robocalls we get on both our landlines (wireline residential phones) and our cell phones. Robocalls are phone calls that contain prerecorded messages, often showing up on your Caller ID screen with a fake phone number making it appear to be a local call (referred to as number… Continue reading How to Minimize Those Annoying Robocalls
For Older Adults, Vitamin D Reduces Respiratory Infections but May Increase Falls
Researchers at the Health in Aging Foundation concluded that a monthly high dose of vitamin D reduced the number of respiratory infections in older adults but increased the number of falls they experienced. The study was published in January 2017 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Because vitamin D plays an important role in… Continue reading For Older Adults, Vitamin D Reduces Respiratory Infections but May Increase Falls
Device That Senses Alcohol Save Lives When Connected to Car Ignition
State laws requiring all drunk driving offenders to have ignition interlocks, alcohol-sensing devices connected to vehicle ignitions, appear to reduce the number of fatal drunk driving crashes. That is the finding of a research done at at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Colorado School of Public Health. The study was published January… Continue reading Device That Senses Alcohol Save Lives When Connected to Car Ignition
Elder Care Medication, Even Taken Correctly, Can be Dangerous
Adverse drug reactions are an all-too-common cause of hospitalization for elders. About half of Americans age 65 and older take five or more medications daily and many mix prescription and over-the-counter medications with vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements. Medication-related issues are complicated by how medications are taken, when they are taken, how they interact with… Continue reading Elder Care Medication, Even Taken Correctly, Can be Dangerous
7 Strategies to Curb Cravings, Practice Mindful Eating and Lose Weight for Good
America, we have a problem. More than two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. The statistics are staggering, but they shouldn’t lead us to believe the problem is insurmountable. In fact, it’s not, and there’s plenty of proof. More than a half-million people have lost over 50 million pounds by learning to conquer their… Continue reading 7 Strategies to Curb Cravings, Practice Mindful Eating and Lose Weight for Good
Patterns of Biomarkers Predict How Well People Age
Levels of specific biomarkers, or chemicals found in the blood, can be combined to produce patterns that signify how well a person is aging and his or her risk for future aging-related diseases. That is the finding of a research done at the Boston University Schools of Public Health and Medicine and Boston Medical Center.… Continue reading Patterns of Biomarkers Predict How Well People Age
Dos and Don’ts for Healthy Fingernails
Take a close look at your fingernails. Are they strong and healthy looking? Or do you see ridges, dents, or areas of unusual color or shape? Many less than desirable nail conditions can be avoided through proper fingernail care. Others might indicate an underlying condition that needs attention. Fingernails: What’s normal, what’s not Your fingernails… Continue reading Dos and Don’ts for Healthy Fingernails
Bring in the Birds for Winter Beauty and Entertainment
Brighten your winter days by inviting birds into your landscape. Their beauty and motion help enliven the garden and lighten your spirit. Not only do they provide entertainment, but also an opportunity for all ages to stay involved with nature year-round. Increase the number of visitors to your yard by including all the essentials these… Continue reading Bring in the Birds for Winter Beauty and Entertainment
Your Gut Microbes May “Remember” What You Ate, and Make a New Diet Less Effective
Your microbiota may not be on your side as you try improving your diet this New Year. In a study published December 29 2016 in Cell Host & Microbe, Researchers found that certain human gut bacteria need to be lost for a diet plan to be successful. A release from the publishers quotes Jeffrey Gordon,… Continue reading Your Gut Microbes May “Remember” What You Ate, and Make a New Diet Less Effective
Rate of Heart Attacks Decreases After Surgery Not Related to the Heart, but Risk of Stroke Increases
In a study published online by JAMA Cardiology in December 2016, Sripal Bangalore, M.D., M.H.A., of the New York University School of Medicine, New York, and colleagues examined national trends in perioperative cardiovascular outcomes and mortality after major noncardiac surgery. A release from the publishers notes that worldwide, more than 300 million noncardiac surgeries are… Continue reading Rate of Heart Attacks Decreases After Surgery Not Related to the Heart, but Risk of Stroke Increases
3 Things Women Should Know If They Outlive Their Spouse
The importance of women taking an active role in a couple’s financial planning represents more than just jockeying over who gets to control the checking account. Women on average live longer than men, which means they are going to need more money in retirement or else risk outliving their savings. That means they have a… Continue reading 3 Things Women Should Know If They Outlive Their Spouse