Tempest In A Teapot: Myths And Realities About Health Benefits Of Tea
October 26, 2022
If you’re a tea drinker, you’re in good company. Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, bested only by water, and it’s been estimated that for every cup of coffee poured, three cups of tea are consumed. Black tea is the most popular tea in the US…
Break Down: A Nation At Risk For Bone Fractures
October 26, 2022
So raise your hand (if it’s not painful) if you’ve broken a bone in your later years. If you have, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a recent op-ed in The Hill, we’re in for a looming public health crisis in the coming years due to the incidence of…
Pea Soup Fog & Mung Bean Soup: Part II By Louise Applebome
October 26, 2022
By Louise Applebome I previously wrote about some uncharacteristic health questions/problems I was experiencing last month. Bottom line: My system was out of balance. I was not feeling like myself. One possible, but not convincing, explanation was that I had post-COVID symptoms. The skepticism was partly due…
Flick Picks: Films To Watch At Home Or In The Theaters
October 19, 2022
As we head toward the end of the year, critics and filmmakers alike are making a final push to make sure you see what are considered this year’s best and most interesting films. Whether online or in theaters (and sometimes both) these recommended flicks are sure to engage and entertain…
Big Fish: More Evidence That You Need Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Your Diet
October 12, 2022
Like a broken record, we continue to assert one essential fact: You are what you eat. The healthier your diet, the healthier you will age in both body and brain. And so, despite some of the controversy (especially when consumed as part of a fish oil supplement), there continues to…
Come Hell Or High Water: Will You Be Prepared If Disaster Strikes?
October 12, 2022
Life is always a series of trade-offs – weighing the risks versus benefits of your decisions. For many, especially those who have retired, choosing a place to spend retirement years may mean prioritizing good weather or leisure activities and a low-cost lifestyle over the risk of occasional bad weather. Retirees…