Easy Breathing Exercise

Health

By Linda Benkö I would like to invite you to do a breathing exercise with me. You can do this standing or seated (seated, legs uncrossed, is best if you have low blood pressure). Feel your feet, the contact with the floor. Straighten your upper body, placing one vertebrae naturally on the

What is a “Wellness Room” and Why Have One at the Workplace and in Schools?

by Steph Santo I attended my 40th high school reunion recently and part of the weekend included a tour of the school. Few changes were made since I last saw those hallways and classrooms in 1979. The one change however that stayed top of mind the rest of my visit was

Simple Tips to Help You Dodge the Flu

Health

by Debi Talbert It’s winter, which means in addition to cooler weather, we’re also faced with flu season. Just this weekend I missed my grandson’s sixth birthday because of the flu. I'll probably have to miss my granddaughter's third birthday party too since the flu can drag on for weeks. My daughter

“Shouldn’t I See the Doctor?”: When a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Makes Sense

nurse practitioner or physician assistant

by Ellen Blake Last week I took my 89 year old father to his family doctor after he fell in the restroom at a local deli. His head hit the concrete floor; I feared he had a mild concussion. Though able to carry on a conversation and walk without difficulty, I

Winter Dry Skin: 6 Expert Tips for Winter Skincare

by Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist I hate my winter dry skin. When the weather is cold and the air is dry, I find flakes of skin all over the place. They're on my sheets, attached to the inside of my clothes, on the floor. And the drier the air, the

Can We Talk About that Hair On Your Chin?

by Ellen Blake Why didn't anyone tell me chin hair is part of aging? I had no idea women randomly sprout dark hairs on or under their chin as they grow older. Sometimes these awkward strands grow long and wiry before I notice them. I thought I was alone with this

Making the Case for Inexpensive Skincare Products: Real Life Experiences

by Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist Skincare Products: Expensive Does Not Mean Better On a daily basis, my female patients talk to me about the enormous amounts of money they spend on "essential" skincare products. They clearly believe these "magic potions" reverse the signs of aging on their faces. After almost 30

Want To Know the Secret to a Long Life? Live in Spain

by Leslie Farin Spain consistently ranks highly worldwide for the health and longevity of its residents. What’s keeping them kicking so long? Japan has had the longest life expectancy in the world for many years, but a new study says Spain will soon move to first-place with an average life expectancy of 85.8

Gray Area Drinking: When the Stereotype Doesn’t Fit

by Debi Talbert Life appeared, to the outside world, to be going really well for me. I traveled the world as a flight attendant. With expenses paid, I enjoyed dinners with my military child stationed overseas and sipped wine in France, Germany, Spain and Italy. I drank with coworkers on my layovers.

Still Hot…Just Comes in Flashes Now!

by Ellen Blake News flash about menopause At this very moment I am hot, sweaty and to be perfectly honest, kind of disgusting. True, it is summer in Texas which can be unbearable under the best of circumstances, but the extreme weather is not the reason I am an overheated mess. The

Do I Need to Detox My Skin?

by Fayne Frey, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist People ask me all the time why they need to detox their skin. My answer? You don't. Where in the world did the idea that one can detox their skin originate? If you do a quick search on the web, you will find thousands

Does Aging Change How Our Medications Work?

by Ellen Blake For many of us, aging means taking more medications than when we were younger. When helping care for my mom over the years, it seemed the list grew larger every year. She, like other seniors, developed new chronic illnesses as she aged which required new and different pills. In

Drinking More As You Age? You’re Not Alone. Why and How I Stopped

by Debi Talbert I'm in Brussels on a layover, unable to sleep my full eight hours. Again. I know what's coming; that familiar nagging realization starts to surface inside me. My drinking is out of control. How many did I have this time? Three - Four - Five. Who knows. What did

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Launched My Second Act – Elaine Pearlman

by Elaine Pearlman Every so often one thing leads to another and such was the case with me and ParkLanePantry granola. Call it kismet (fate) basheret (meant to be), I’m not sure how it happened so quickly but the stars aligned for me to share my wellness journey from breast cancer

Brain Fog Supplements – Hoax or Real Deal?

by Errol Greene It was while trying to board a flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles in 2017 that I knew I was in trouble. I was only 54 at the time but I knew something was wrong—my ability to think and remember had been reduced greatly over the last year or

Beware of the narcissist: don’t ignore the signs

by Ellen Blake My Friend is a Narcissist I recently made a new friend - or so I thought. We worked together for a short time. She was extremely charming, fun, confident and supportive...at first. I don't have much experience with people with narcissistic personalities. I'm sure I've come across others over the

You’re So Vain, You Probably Think This Article is About You

by Ellen Blake How do you know if someone is a narcissist? I am still struggling with the "friend" I described in a previous 50Plus-today article. She is unfortunately still in my life and a major thorn in my side. The good news is I no longer buy into her nonsense and

Taking the “Foreign” Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country: Health Care

By Edd and Cynthia Staton Worried about future health care costs? If so you’re not alone. Studies show this subject is at the top of the list for most people preparing for retirement. And if you’re out of the workforce prior to Medicare eligibility, look out! Private health insurance is prohibitively

Yes, Your Nose is Bigger: It’s Not Your Imagination

by Ellen Blake Looking in the mirror the other day, I noticed my nose seems larger. It’s always been prominent, but is it getting even bigger? Does your nose grow with age? It’s not my imagination! I decided to go through some old photos to determine if this appendage was actually smaller in

Think Spinning is Not for You?

by Leslie Farin I invite friends often to join me for a spinning class, but rarely does anyone take me up on it. The thought of walking into a cycle studio seems to intimidate people. Do the instructors yell and play the music too loud? Will I be pushed too hard?