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
As a boomer, you may be a caregiver for your parents or another loved one. Maybe you’re already acquainted with the exorbitant price of care, which continues to escalate. Now is the time to plan for … [Read more...] about Baby boomer caregiving: Shocking costs of care
The Groupon landed in my Inbox, and right away I thought: “Yes!” It was an offer I simply couldn’t refuse. For just a fraction of its “normal” price from a local plastic surgeon, I could receive a … [Read more...] about Baby boomer skin: Losing a layer off the top
We baby boomers take a lot of flack from mass media’s portrayal of us as “invincible.” It’s true that because we’re known for our adoption of “healthy aging” and “vital aging,” that we seem, in some … [Read more...] about Baby boomer health: Study says our parents were healthier
It’s that time again. Time for the squish-fest we women not-so-lovingly call a “mammogram.” I’m all set for an encore of the advanced mammo called breast tomosynthesis, “an additional screening tool … [Read more...] about Baby boomer women’s health: Breast tomosynthesis goes the extra mile
A decade ago, I asked Mom why the daughter of one of her friends acted “strangely.” She replied that “Susie” had been bitten by a mosquito while on vacation in South Carolina and had developed … [Read more...] about Baby boomer health: When the bug bite is deadly: West Nile Virus
