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Her diagnosis, shocking at first, was far less painless than her symptoms. She quickly searched for treatment from the region’s best physicians and found herself with 5 specialists and over 15 prescriptions daily.  She thought she was in a nightmare. This scenario is occurring for over 5 million Americans – up to 90% of them

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Age, gender and family history are the Alzheimer’s risk factors you can’t control. After 65, your risk doubles. If you have a first-degree relative with Alzheimer’s, like a parent or sibling, your risk can double or triple. And lastly, being a woman is a risk factor in itself.   I am 61, my oldest sister

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Did you catch it?  Readers Digest recently published an article I found particularly revealing because in the past, I have followed the advice attached to these ‘myths’.  Below I outline 3 of my favorites from the article source and realized we all need a ‘myth update’!  These are 3 food myths that just wont die!

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In a study by Orthomolecular Medicine News, very strong evidence links the not-so-new Vitamin C and saving lives. Simply put, Vitamin C can prevent heart disease, strokes and cancer.   Researchers and physicians are applying this potent healer as a major player in the prevention of: High Blood Pressure Heart Tissue Health Blood vessel alterations

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When sleepless nights happen to me, it seems I can’t catch up!  Recently, I went through a particularly long period and I knew I had to find out what was going on.  I discovered this: better bedroom, better sleep!   After reading numerous publications and blogs, I learned that over 40% of Americans have trouble

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Middle Age Weight & the Link to Dementia

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In May 2011, I started reading new information published about dementia. Only a small family history links me to dementia, so I keep up with current findings.  According to a new study, being overweight or obese during middle age may increase the risk of certain dementias. The research is published in the May 3, 2011,

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Mutual Dependency – Elderly Parents and Aging Children

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Parents love their children, children love their parents, and siblings sometimes even love each other.  As we age, our relationships change. Nothing about any familial relationship is written in stone, except the love for one another.   Feelings in the ‘adult child<>aging parent’ relationship go back many years and run deep. Simultaneous feelings of closeness

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Grumpy Old Man Syndrom – Male Menopause is for Real!

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This is a guest post by my husband, Tom Brooks. Hello readers, Tom here!  Since turning 55, my wife began calling me ‘Grumps’ instead of ‘Gramps’.  I realized I was changing but didn’t know why until came across an article about Jed Diamond’s book, Male Menopause – this one is for the guys! GRUMPY old

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Staying Fit After 50

Staying Fit After 50

I recently read that the secret to longevity may be keeping fit and active after age 55.  It’s easier for me to stay active because I have always had a high level of energy while my sister is quite the opposite.   Just because we get older doesn’t mean we quit take care of ourselves

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Fraud for the Ages

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When my close friend told me she lost money through phone fraud, I was surprised.  This was another story of someone in our age group being victimized. In my close circle of friends alone, there has been identity theft, phone call fraud and loss of privacy issues.  I realized it was time to sit down

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