Sometimes resources you didn’t know existed are right under your nose. I recently found “community” while I helped a neighbor. This tale is about a pet—but it could be about a person, a situation, any … [Read more...] about Baby boomer community: “Come Together” to solve problems
The end of the month is approaching fast, but before it’s gone, I want to remind you that May is Melanoma Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. When you think “cancer,” you may not think “skin … [Read more...] about Baby boomer health: May’s the month to prevent melanoma
Salt is in the news again. Can we shake our salt habit and reduce sodium in our diets? We’ve all heard enough about salt to know that too much of it is bad for us. Still, the average American’s … [Read more...] about Baby boomer health: Can we reduce sodium in our diets?
Heard of the National Sanitation Foundation? The organization is looking out for us in the kitchen, and recently decided “to take a closer look at Americans’ perceptions of germs in the kitchen and … [Read more...] about Baby boomer health: Stop kitchen germs where they hide
Martha Stewart has something new: another book. I'll read it because it may help me ease down my path to healthy aging. And I'm trying to walk it. A new book in itself isn’t unusual for her—she … [Read more...] about Baby boomer healthy aging: B(u)y the book
You know flexibility is one of three parts of a recommended physical activity program, along with aerobics (cardio) and strength training. Lately, I’ve found mental flexibility lacking in others—and … [Read more...] about Baby boomer behavior: Stretch old habits for mental flexibility
