10,000 steps started as a marketing tool for a Japanese pedometer Harvard School of Public Health did a 5-year study of women, average age 72, to compare number of steps to mortality rates 4,400 steps per day was found to be associated with a 41% lower risk of dying when compared to 2,500 steps per day 7,500 steps per day was even lower but more than that didn't add any additional benefit The steps were any kind of steps - doing laundry, errands, brisk or slow walking More activity and higher in...
Nov 25, 2019•16 min•Ep. 28
Lynette Sorrentino is a coach and mentor who describes herself as a woman on a hunt doing everything she can to fight the aging process. After several personal battles with her own health she's now on a mission to help other women who may be experiencing some of the same things. I was very excited to sit down and talk with Lynette as we are both very interested in learning how to take control of and improve our health. We covered quite a few different areas of health during our talk including: S...
Nov 18, 2019•37 min•Ep. 27
Live Longer By Walking More Four year study of 16,741 women (average age 72) showed those who walked briskly for 70 minutes per day had a 60-70% lower risk of death at the end of the study. These are a few of the ways that your health is improved by brisk walking: Improved Circulation Heart & lungs work more efficiently Boosts energy Walking with a friend or a group helps your cognitive wellbeing. To avoid taking a fall while walking pay attention to what's going on around you and watch wher...
Nov 11, 2019•24 min•Ep. 26
Lower Your Cholesterol - In a recent study (July 2019) the Portfolio Diet lowered cholesterol by 27% - This is a flexible diet that gives you 4 "food components" from which you pick low-saturated fat / low-cholesterol foods - This is not a weight-loss diet - it is for lowering cholesterol - If your cholesterol is very high you can combine this with a lower level of statin therapy - The original diet is plant-based but there are variations that allow for small amounts of lean meats and dairy prod...
Nov 04, 2019•15 min•Ep. 25
Three Tips for Good Health First let me apologize for the bad static on the recording. Won't happen again. 12-year study of 26,000 American women. Those who ate a diet very close to the Mediterranean Diet were found to have lower risks for inflammation as well as improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, and HDL cholesterol. Next study tip is that moderate to vigorous exercise is associated in men with a reduced risk of getting Parkinson's. Lastly, women with high social stress levels...
Oct 29, 2019•14 min•Ep. 24
Longer Purpose-Driven Life What it is: study authors defined it as having an aim in life and goals. Study shows lower risk of death from specific causes: Cardiovascular disease Blood conditions Overall Digestive conditions This was an "observational" study so association was not "proven". The study authors cited 3 pathways that life purpose mainly works through. Volunteering is cited as one way to develop a more purpose-driven life. For more podcasts go to the website - HealthyTipsAfter50.com...
Oct 21, 2019•14 min•Ep. 23
Martial Arts Workouts For Your Health Martial Arts are good for building agility, flexibility, and controlling emotions among many other things. Studies have also found that they help with cognitive improvements, reductions in falls, and increases in balance, strength, and endurance. Tai Chi has been studied the most and has been found to improve memory, sleep, and many types of chronic pain. The podcast describes many of the most popular kinds of martial arts. But remember, if you decide to try...
Oct 14, 2019•19 min•Ep. 22
Pain - a self-fulfilling prophecy Brain-imaging study confirms that our expectations can create our level of pain Learn what the nocebo effect is as compared to the placebo effect Mind-body connection is confirmed again in effects on illness, pain, and recovery Positive expectations do help to speed recovery More podcasts, videos, and blogs at my website - Healthy Tips After 50
Oct 07, 2019•12 min•Ep. 21
Heart Disease (heart attack and/or angina) related to Cognitive Decline Study found these people were at higher risk for cognitive decline in later years after one of these episodes. People with higher levels of omega-3's from seafood had more likelihood to age healthfully. NSAID's not advised for long-term use to help osteoarthritis pain. Pain relief effects peak in the 2nd week of use and start declining with no significant help by 8th week. Go to my website for more podcasts & livestreams...
Sep 30, 2019•14 min•Ep. 20
Take Care of Your Hips Your Hip is an intricately designed weight-bearing joint. And it will wear out or break if you don't take care of it. In today's podcast you will learn the many different causes of hip pain and what each feels like. You'll also hear about multiple ways to help and protect your hips. Some of these you may already know but there are so many that I'm sure at least one will be new to you. Bottom line is that we all need to spend more time keeping our hips healthy! You can find...
Sep 29, 2019•24 min•Ep. 18
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, arthritis, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Research centered on epithelial cells - these cells are where ...
Sep 29, 2019•18 min•Ep. 19
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 Calcium - well you do but, and it's a big but, Calcium shouldn’t be taken by itself !!! You need to take ...
Sep 10, 2019•28 min•Ep. 17
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 link to the guidelines: tinyurl.com/exercise-HHS...
Sep 03, 2019•24 min•Ep. 16
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 counteract it. - All of these short (especially #2 & #3) subjects can improve your wellness or your ...
Aug 23, 2019•23 min•Ep. 14
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 you take care of your gut buddies (and their condominium) they will take care of you!! Buy The Longe...
Aug 15, 2019•28 min•Ep. 14
- 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. - Listen to this podcast to learn some of the different ways to improve your body's production of BD...
Aug 06, 2019•12 min•Ep. 13
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 don't digest your food then you're not getting the amino acids, vitamins, and minerals from your food....
Jul 31, 2019•16 min•Ep. 12
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 connections between strokes and dementia. *Which is better exercise or weight loss to get rid of visceral...
Jul 16, 2019•16 min•Ep. 11
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 cool...
Jul 09, 2019•11 min•Ep. 10
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't get some kind of "intervention" such as a hearing aid or implant tend to have more brain shri...
Jul 02, 2019•20 min•Ep. 9
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 my review of Jonathan Rauch's book The Happiness Curve to learn the answers to all of these question...
Jun 24, 2019•15 min•Ep. 8
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 a week and dairy 2-3 times a week... And you get to have a glass of red wine every day! ...
Jun 18, 2019•18 min•Ep. 7
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 worst pesticide residues, which have none, and the ones in between. Then you can make an informed decis...
Jun 10, 2019•14 min•Ep. 6
- 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: https://healthytipsafter50.com/category/blog/ While you're there pick up a copy of my PDF full of hea...
Jun 03, 2019•17 min•Ep. 5
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 learn these 7 Blood Pressure Mistakes for yourself ! ==> Check out my Blood Pressure blog post for more infor...
May 25, 2019•9 min•Ep. 4
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.com/
May 15, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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.
May 15, 2019•11 min•Ep. 3
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 website for more info - https://healthytipsafter50.com...
Apr 30, 2019•10 min•Ep. 1
