Healthy and Happy Senior Living

Research and articles for this episode include: "A Huge New Study Found That a Popular Diet Is Linked With a 91% Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Death—Here's What Cardiologists Say". "Parade" and "Yahoo!life". Link: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/huge-study-found-popular-diet-102500104.html "12 Golden Facts About Getting Older" . "Interesting Facts". Link: https://www.interestingfacts.com/growing-o...

Articles and research highlighted in this episode include: "How to Fall Asleep When Your Mind Won't Rest" ; "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/sleeping/how-to-fall-asleep-when-your-mind-wont-rest-a3069995614/ "6 Important Blood Tests" ; "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/blood-test/important-blood-tests-a3698124700/ "FDA allowing labels t...

Research and articles shared in this episode include: "Older adults rely more on trust in decision-making. It could open them up to scams". "MedicalXpress", February 12, 2024. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-older-adults-decision-scams.html "Breakthrough in Battling Noise-Induced Hearing Loss". "NeuroscienceNews.com". February 12, 2024. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/zinc-noise-he...

Articles and studies shared in this episode include: "Disrupt the 11 Pathways of Aging" . "Bottom Line, Inc. Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/aging/disrupt-the-11-pathways-of-aging "Give Foot Pain the Boot" . Bottom Line, Inc. Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/pain/give-foot-pain-the-boot "Rheumatoid arthritis: 30-minute session of exercise may help lower blood pressure" . "Medi...

Here are the articles / studies focused on senior wellbeing shared in this episode: "Tips for being realistic with New Year's health resolutions". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-realistic-year-health-resolutions.html "Wearing Hearing Aids May Reduce Mortality Risk". "NeuroscienceNews.com" . Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/longevity-hearing-aid-25419/ "Most Pop...

Research articles discussed in this episode include: "What to know about home care services". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-home.html "What Should You Think About to Fall Asleep Faster?". "Greater Good Magazine". Link: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_should_you_think_about_to_fall_asleep_faster "Best Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors of 2023...

This episode includes summaries of research for senior health and psychological wellbeing including: "FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use certain eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection". Link: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye#eyedrops Tech for Seniors -...

Articles and topics in this episode include: "How to Tell If Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Right for You". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-aids/are-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-are-right-for-you-a5872519062/ "A Third of Chocolate Products Are High in Heavy Metals, CR's Tests Find". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-s...

Article and research for this episode includes: "As atrocities in Gaza and Israel unfold, psychiatrists give advice on coping". "MedicalXpress". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-10-atrocities-gaza-israel-unfold-psychiatrists.html "Greater Good Resources for Peace and Conflict". "Greater Good Magizine". Link: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/greater_good_resources_for_peace_an...

Easily understood research articles shared in this episode include: "There's One Critical Thing We Can Do to Keep Alzheimer's Symptoms at Bay". "Science Alert". Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/theres-one-critical-thing-we-can-do-to-keep-alzheimers-symptoms-at-bay "Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may lead to stomach paralysis and pancreatitis". "Medical News Today". Link: https://www.medicalnewst...

Articles and research shared in this episode includes: "5 Best At-Home Vitamin Deficiency Tests for 2023". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vitamin-deficiency-test "Is it normal to forget words while speaking?". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-words.html "Newly discovered trigger for Parkinson's may lead to better treatment avenues". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.c...

Articles and information shared in this episode include: "2024’s Social Security COLA increase may be larger than previously estimated: How much can beneficiaries expect?". Link: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/national-news/2024s-social-security-cola-increase-may-be-larger-than-previously-estimated-how-much-can-beneficiaries-expect/ "Medigap: What You Need to Know". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc....

Discover the latest research for enhancing seniors health and emotional wellbeing. This episode features research on heart health, Parkinson's, memory, and so much more. Research summaries discussed in this episode include: "Scientists Find There's Usually a Telltale Sign the Day Before a Heart Attack". Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-theres-usually-telltale-sign-142836467.html "How st...

In this episode, we look at research findings about senior health to include: "Symptoms Seniors Can’t Afford to Ignore"; Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/senior-health-symptoms "12 Ways to Expand Your Social Life After 50"; Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/ways-to-expand-your-social-life-for-older-people "Type 2 diabetes: Ultra-processed foods may cancel out benefits of Mediterranean...

Discover U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs non-surgical, non-medication back pain relief method recommendation. Articles and guides shared in this episode include: "Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact"; NIH's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Link: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/know-science/how-medications-and-supplements-can-interact/introdu...

Articles and insights you'll discover in this episode: "Exercise Eases Arthritis Pain"; Bottom Line, Inc. Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/life/exercise-fitness/exercise-eases-arthritis-pain "Childhood Reading Habits Boost Brain and Mental Health in Teens"; Neuroscience News, June 28, 2023; Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/child-reading-teen-mental-health-23545/ "Whole-food, plant-based diet...

Research based articles for senior health and happiness include: "Jiving into Joy: Dance Sessions Elevate Health and Well-being in 85+ Age Group": NeuroscienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/dance-aging-health-233426/ "Aging: Could a moderate protein diet be the key to youth?"; MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/aging-could-a-moderate-protein-diet-be...

Can you reduce dementia risk with Internet activity? According to a new study, indeed you can. But, there is a "sweet spot" for time spent online. Beyond that daily time, dementia risk increases. Health and happiness studies and articles in this episode include: - "An epigenetic approach to modulating aging with nutrition and exercise"; "Medical Express", May 10, 2023. Link: https://medicalxpress....

Articles featured in this episode: "Type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline: Is Tai chi more effective than walking?"; "Medical News Today"; April 17, 2023. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/type-2-diabetes-and-cognitive-decline-is-tai-chi-more-effective-than-walking "Does glaucoma cause blindness?"; April 14, 2023; "Medical News Today"; Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/...

Articles and research summaries shared in this episode: "How coffee helps lower type 2 diabetes risk: New clues on mechanism". From "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/new-research-reveals-a-potential-mechanism-for-how-coffee-may-reduce-the-risk-of-type-2-diabetes "Modulating heart rate oscillation affects plasma amyloid beta and tau levels in younger and older adul...

Articles and stories shared in this episode: "Scammers are using AI voices to steal millions by impersonating loved ones": Link: https://www.androidauthority.com/ai-voice-scams-3293324 "How to Fall Asleep When Your Mind Won't Rest": Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/sleeping/how-to-fall-asleep-when-your-mind-wont-rest-a3069995614/ "Heart-healthy lifestyle linked to longer life free of d...

Articles and related information shared in this episode include: Important note: Always consult your medical doctor before engaging in any exercise activity. - "Cardiovascular disease: Taking 500 more steps each day may help lower risk": Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cardiovascular-disease-taking-500-more-steps-each-day-may-help-lower-risk - "160 million years of life lost to obe...

Articles and stores shared in this episode: - "Medicare Plan Commissions May Steer Beneficiaries to Wrong Coverage". Link: https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/103306 - "8 best CBD products for pain management in 2023". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/best-cbd-for-pain-management#_noHeaderPrefixedContent - "Purple vegetables and tubers may have superior anti-diabet...

Information shared in this episode: * "Vitamin D supplements may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes": https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vitamin-d-supplements-may-help-reduce-the-risk-of-developing-type-2-diabetes * "What are the signs that tinnitus is going away?": https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/signs-that-tinnitus-is-going-away * "Share Your Story with Future Ge...

In this episode you discover 27 easy to apply activities to enhance happiness and emotional wellbeing. --- Source for the 27 suggestions: "How to Be Happy: 27 Habits to Add to Your Routine": Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-be-happy --- Host: Stephen Carter; Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. --- Recommended stress reduction podcast: "Easy Stress C...