Healthy Tips After 50 Podcast

New Cause Found For Why We Age New research from the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering (reported in Science Daily). They are looking at senescence to selectively eliminate them and promote longer healthier aging. Focused on "senescence" - the process in which normal cells stop dividing (i.e. creating new cells). Senescence is a key cause of, among others, arthri...

What I've learned about healing broken bones (and a short list of what not to flush) You need to eat almost twice as many calories as you usually do Your bones need lots of protein to mend any breaks or cracks - that's also true if you have osteoporosis  Other vitamins you need are Omega-3's, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin K I suppose you are wondering when I am going to say that you need Calc...

First update in 10 years How it improves overall quality of life Find out how to get the most benefit from exercise; how long and the level of intensity Learn the talk test for determining your level of intensity They also recommend getting short periods of activity throughout the day Not all of this will be new to everyone but there are some new items you're sure to find interesting Here's the li...

Three Subject Podcast: Loneliness, Coughing & Dehydration - Listen and learn about 3 different subjects that affect all of us over 50. - How loneliness is a bigger killer of older people than many diseases are. - Debunking an internet story about heart attacks and how coughing can save you from dying. - The affect of even one hour less sleep on your body's hydration and what you can do to countera...

The Longevity Paradox by Steven R. Gundry, MD -My review of this book -What he talks about and what you can learn to live longer and be healthier. -The chapters in the book and how easy the book is to read. -Do you have to follow it to the letter to get value from the diet?  -How the Blue Zones all have one thing in common - no animal protein. -Why your microbiome runs your body and your life. -If...

- BDNF stands for Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and it is a protein found in the brain. - BDNF is important for long-term memory because it creates new neurons in your brain.  - BDNF is also found in the retina, kidney, saliva, prostate, motor nerve cells, and muscle. - It is very important to our brain health and low levels of it can lead to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Dementia, and Depression....

Candid Talk About Stomach Acid - Most people think that stomach acid is bad for you but they are wrong. - Without stomach acid you can't digest your food or anything else you put in your stomach. That includes vitamins, medicine, and liquids (coffee, wine, etc). - There are pharmaceuticals that neutralize your stomach acid which leaves your food to sit in your stomach for far too long.  - If you d...

Listen to the podcast and find out the new answers to these interesting questions: *Do the risks of taking aspirin for Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD) outweigh its possible protections *Which should you drink first - beer or wine - if you're going to have both. Which one has the worst hangover. *Can expressing gratitude can help both the person giving it and the person receiving it. *Are there conne...

Did you know that there are 4 Heat-Related Conditions? Heatstroke is the most serious. This podcast will tell you about all 4. Find out what you should do to protect yourself from getting Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke. Remember these signs now that we're getting into the summer heat. And, as usual, it's harder for those of us over 50 to avoid Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke! So take care and stay...

Hearing Loss, Dementia, & Alzheimers - Are They Connected? According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), a part of the US Government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), they are connected. There are numerous studies in PubMed showing that people who have hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia of any kind than those who have no hearing impairment. People with hearing loss who don...

Where are you in the Happiness Curve? • Are you in your 40's and wondering why life doesn't seem to be getting better even though you have everything you've worked so hard for? • Are you in your 50's or 60's and feeling much happier with your life than you thought you would? • Would you believe me if I told you that chimpanzees and orangutans have the same feelings and the same curve? • Listen to...

Where are you in the Happiness Curve? • Are you in your 40's and wondering why life doesn't seem to be getting better even though you have everything you've worked so hard for? • Are you in your 50's or 60's and feeling much happier with your life than you thought you would? • Would you believe me if I told you that chimpanzees and orangutans have the same feelings and the same curve? • Listen to...

Ranked as the Best Diet for 2019 The Mediterranean Diet was rated as the best overall and easiest to follow diet by US News & World Report. This diet is meant to be a life-style change - not a quick weight loss diet. It is an easy diet to stay on as you can eat as much of the recommended food as you want. Lots of vegetables and fruits, whole grains, olive oil & nuts, fish & chicken. Red meat once...

Have you already made the decision to buy organic food or do you think the price is too high for your budget? Listen to this podcast first to learn about the EWG's 2019 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen - then decide! The list is based on the USDA's latest test results measuring how many and which kinds of pesticides are on our fruits and vegetables. You will find out which foods have the most and wor...

- How your age affects your ability to get to sleep, stay asleep, and get valuable deep sleep - How much sleep does a person really need - Foods and Supplements to help you get to sleep faster and sleep better - Easy tips for how to sleep better and stay asleep longer - Why deep sleep is important to your brain and body Go to my website blog for more information on how to sleep better naturally: h...

    7 Blood Pressure Mistakes     According to the American Heart Association these 7 mistakes could add up to 50 extra points to your Blood Pressure score As a result, you could be given medication that you do not need and should not be taking Most doctors and nurses make these mistakes when they take your Blood Pressure and they don't even know it Listen to today's Blood Pressure Podcast to lear...

Discover why a simple thing you do every day can change your health and why your mother was wrong about it although she didn't know it. You may be getting sick because you've been washing your hands the wrong way your whole life. I'll tell you about the small change that will make all of the difference and the billion dollar industry that is making money because of it.

This could save your life -- or someone else's. Do you know the Signs of a Stroke? If you are over 50 (or know someone over 50) this podcast is important for you. You must listen to this podcast now, before you need this information because knowing these signs could save your life or the life of someone you love! Check out my website for more information and resources - https://healthytipsafter50....

Discover the life-changing health crisis over 25 years ago that kicked off my obsession with all things health and wellness. Why I am still obsessing about it and why I want to share that knowledge with you. Listen to my plans for the format of this show and the types of subjects I'm planning to cover. Comment below and let me know of any specific topics you want to hear more about. Check out my w...