Healthy and Happy Senior Living

Health and wellbeing research and wellbeing recommendations from experts include: - "Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance"; published January 25, 2023 in "Medical Express"; Originally from Kariline Bringe, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic; Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-01-penguin-winter.html. - "Five reasons to check on your elderly neighbor during a heat wave"; January 25, 2023 in...

Research summaries shared in this episode: January 17, 2023, "Medical Express" online: "Frequent visits to green space linked to lower use of certain prescription meds". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-01-frequent-green-space-linked-prescription.html January 17, 2023, "Medical Express" online: "New research furthers case for exercise promoting youthfulness". Link: https://medicalxpress.c...

This show is for seniors who want to enjoy a healthy, happier life and for caregivers who care about seniors. Timestamps: 00:00 - Show and host info plus who this show is for; 00:53 - Gas stoves may be banned in U.S.; 02:48 - Weighted blanket recall - danger to young children; 04:54 - Chronic pain sufferers unfairly stigmatized; 08:40 - Social bonds important for heart health; 10:24 - Regular walk...

This is the first episode of the new "Healthy and Happy Senior Living" podcast. Ongoing, this show will focus on helping seniors and caregivers live healthier, happier lives. With each episode, you'll discover the latest research, tools, and tips for enhancing every area of life. Note: This show replaces the "Safe Living Today" show. --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Show and host info; 00:48 - Listen to ot...

This episode highlights eight recall notices reported on the website for the Consumer Safety Product Commission for the United States. Find all recall notices at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls . Recall notice for the largest number of units for the dates between November 19 - 25, 2020 is: Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Hazard Recalled Crock-Pot...

Important recall alerts include food and products that could be life threatening unless immediate safety action is taken to protect you and your loved ones. Recall alerts are official notifications from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Food and Drug Administrations's Food Safety website. Resource websites: https://www.foodsafety.gov/recalls-and-outbreaks - Food s...

FDA Warns of Dangerous Hand Sanitizers FDA is alerting consumers of Saniderm Products and UVT Inc.’s voluntary recall of Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer. Following FDA’s recommendation, two distributors – Saniderm Products and UVT – agreed to recall Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer packaged in 1-liter plastic bottles and labeled with “Made in Mexico” and “Produced by: Eskbiochem SA de CV.” List o...

The YWCA reports it is the largest network of domestic and sexual violence services provider in the United States. This episode highlights those service and why they're more important than ever in the wake of a sharp rise in domestic violence. Sources and resources mentioned in this video include: - The U.S. National YWCA website: https://www. YWCA.org ; - How to find a local YWCA: https://secure2...

New Online Bank Scam You've received emails supposedly from your bank telling you to click a link immediately or your account wil be blocked. You're too smart to fall for this scam. But there's a new twist. Criminals are sending text messages that appear legitimate warning of a fraud in your account. You're told to click a link in the text message immediately or your account will be blocked. What...

Have you been ripped off by a store or online? In this episode you learn what actions you can take to get your money back from a brick and mortar or online company that sold you a shoddy product, failed to deliver any product at all, failed to honor their return policy, improperly billed your credit card, or that otherwise acted in an unethical or illegal way. Actions can include: - Use of the 3-d...

Learn primary product recalls as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and primary food product recalls as reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from 31 October to 6 November 2019. For details on all product recalls as reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, go to https://www.cpsc.gov/ . For FDA food product recalls go to https://www.foodsafety.gov/...

Protect Your Residence During National Crime Prevention Month October is National Crime Prevention Month. Celebrated since 1984, after a Presidential proclamation, it’s a perfect time to assess risk and take action to enhance your safety and the safety of your family members. But where should you start? I suggest beginning with your home. Get a Crime Prevention Inspection From Police Whether you l...

Safe Living Today Episode 30 Show Notes Episode Title: How to Avoid Danger When Walking on Campus   It’s that time of year. Students arrive on campuses ready to dive into new academic and living adventures.    It’s also a time to remind ourselves how important it is to stay safe on and off campus.   Whether you’re living in a college residence or you're a commuter, walking long distances to class...

Recall there was a massive data breach of consumer records at Equifax in 2017. This breach affected 147 million Americans and a number of people in other countries. On July 22, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission announced a $700 million settlement with Equifax. Depending on whether you suffered a loss / identify theft or whether your records were stolen but there’s no evidence you’ve been a target...

7 Ways to Stay Safe for National Safety Month June is National Safety Month! In this episode, I’ll share seven simple, easy ways to enhance your safety and the safety of your loved ones. With June being National Safety Month, I’m recording this episode for two of my podcasts. Those are, “Safe Living Today” and “Weird and Whacky Holidays”. Of course, Living Safely is neither weird nor whacky. As a...

New FBI Internet Crime Report - How to Protect Yourself! On April 22, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, the IC3, released its annual 2018 report on Internet reported crime statistics for 2014 through 2018. Here are some key findings: - Internet-enabled theft, fraud, and exploitation remain pervasive and were responsible for a staggering $2.7 billion in financial losses in 2018. Reported l...

Protect Your Kids at Petting Zoos From Drug Resistant Bacteria Show Notes: A new study finds petting zoos can be breeding grounds for drug resistant bacteria (MDR) including e coli. These bacteria can place anyone touching animals at risk, particularly young children. This study was done by researchers from Ariel University in Israel. They choose eight petting zoos at random, collecting fecal matt...

Show Notes: "Safe Parking Tips for Parking Lots and Garages". "Safe Living Today Show", Ep 25. According to the most recent research from the *U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, there were more than 400,000 violent crimes in parking lots and garages on average each year for the four year study period.   What can you do to help keep yourself safe when walking to and from your auto in parking lots a...

Show Notes: First episode in the 2-minute safety tip series in the Safe Living Today show. Are you as attentive as possible when you’re walking in public? Do you give 100% attention to your surroundings when you’re out in the world? Do you use your cellphone as a lifeline when walking or do you take these outside walking opportunities to text or talk to friends and family members? Here’s the botto...

Human trafficking and slavery continue to be insidious societal cancers affecting millions of people around the world.   January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. At FREA, we're highlighting this issue in January so you can be aware of the risks and take action to protect you and your loved ones.   Is there anything we can do to keep you and loved ones safe?    The answer is absolutely “Yes”. ...

Show Notes - How to Protect Against Cell Phone Created Cancer Risk Comments or questions: Email safelivingtoday@gmail.com This episode of safe living today we are going to answer the question is there cancer risk when using your cell phone? And, if so, is there anything we can do to reduce that risk? Hello, this is Stephen Carter and I am your host for the Safe Living Today show. today's conversat...

What fuels sexual violence?   Let’s begin by looking at high school males. According to a study led by researchers from the School of Public Health, Georgia State University, nearly one in five, about 20%, of male freshmen admitted to committing one or more acts of sexual violence prior to entering college.   These 20% of male students reported frequent use of sexually explicit media, binge drinki...

How to Stay Injury and Fire Free Over the Holidays There are about 200 decorating related injuries each day during the holiday season. Each year there are about 100 Christmas Tree fires resulting in about 10 deaths and $12 million in property loss. On December 6, 2018 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) held a joint event...

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The scourge of domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, or IPV, is a world-wide problem. Abusers can be found among the rich, poor, and middle class. Abusers can be teenagers or in their 90s. Abuse is an equal opportunity crime committed by people who are black, white, latino, and from all other ethnic groups. What is Domest...

Reports of sexual assault on airplanes are growing. Fortunately, law enforcement authorities are aware of this increasing risk and want to stop it. You'll learn about this growing problem and what to do if you are faced with protecting yourself at 30,000 feet. You'll also learn about a growing phone scam risk where callers pretend to be law enforcement officials. This scam has victimized thousands...