Has your doctor prescribed a statin for you? Maybe you’re taking simvastatin (Zocor,) atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Mevacor), rosuvastatin (Crestor) or pravastatin (Pravachol). In 2011, more … [Read more...] about Baby boomer hearts: How I control cholesterol without drugs
I’ve been trying (!) to get up earlier and earlier in order to make the most of my day. I’ve been rising at 5:15, going to my gym around 5:45, and being at the desk by 7:15 or so. The workout always … [Read more...] about Baby boomer success: The early boomer gets the work worm!
The survey was done last year, but as healthcare reform looms larger in 2013, I want to share some sobering facts from a survey done by The Physicians Foundation. This nonprofit seeks to advance the … [Read more...] about Baby boomer health: Physicians’ morale under the weather
My health insurance just went up (again). I received a separate letter today from AARP—the carrier for my United Healthcare policy—that contained a card entitled, “6 simple things you can do every day … [Read more...] about Baby boomer health: A life fix with these six tips
A dear college friend of mine, “Annie,” just ended a too-long marriage in the northeast. She laments all the years she lost loving someone who simply wasn’t equipped to love her back, and who in fact … [Read more...] about Baby boomer relationships: It’s logical to ditch “toxic-al” people
Mind Your Body Episode 44 with Serena Scott Thomas. Walking. We have to do it and millions of us also do it for health and recreation. No wonder walking is such a popular daily exercise—it’s … [Read more...] about Learn ChiWalking in 5 easy steps
