If you’re over 40, I don’t have to tell you that you’ve probably gained some unwanted pounds. You may also feel like you’re lacking in the energy department too. But, you don’t have to resign yourself to weight gain and low energy just because you’re getting older. There are several simple things you can do … Read more
When you were young, you did a lot of things without giving it a second thought. Then, after you passed the age of 40, you noticed that each spring you seem to get a sunburn, or red, itchy rash, the first time you spend time in the sun. Although you never used to be, now … Read more
Like many of my patients and readers at the start of this New Year, you may have made a pledge to lose your extra weight. Congratulations! And, because I want you to be successful, I’d like to tell you about 2 strategies that can give you the winning edge… Weight Loss Success Strategy #1: Befriend … Read more
If you’re over 50, your kids are likely grown and you’ve probably got the house to yourself again, at least part of the time. Guess what fun thing you can do everyday in your newfound privacy that will make you both happier and healthier? Read on and let me tell you about it… Dancing: The … Read more
February is officially Heart Health Month marked by one of my favorite days, which just passed, Valentine’s Day. Even better, the Valentine’s chocolate we all have been consuming and love so much is actually good for our heart. Well, not all the sugar and fat, but its cocoa content. Cocoa is full of nutrients that … Read more
If you’re over 50, you likely grew up eating beef, a staple of most American diets for the last 50 plus years. I know I did. Steaks on a summer grill and beef hamburgers are as much American tradition as apple pie. It’s the reason we have so many (beef) burger businesses across the United … Read more
As a cardiologist, I deal with taking care of the physical heart of my patients all the time. But, I also want to make sure their emotional heart stays healthy too as it helps the physical heart stay healthy. That’s why after a patient has had a heart attack, I want to make sure they … Read more
As an orthopedist, I always make sure my older patients are getting enough calcium and Vitamin D to protect against bone loss and osteoporosis. Post-menopausal women are at highest risk for osteoporosis. Recently, though, researchers out of Florida State University have added another nutrient which helps prevents bone loss even better. Let me tell you … Read more
Have you noticed some “senior moments” occurring here and there? You forgot what you came into a room for or you draw blanks on someone’s name. These are all pretty common memory glitches that don’t mean much. But, I’d like to tell you about a simple way to boost your “working memory” for at least … Read more
Do you remember getting scoliosis exams as a kid? I wish I could tell you that, as an adult, you’ve grown out of the risk of developing scoliosis. Unfortunately, though, nothing could be further from the facts. The truth is, after menopause, older women are especially prone to getting scoliosis. Let me tell you why… … Read more
Most of you got a few breakouts of acne as teenagers. It’s practically a rite of passage into adulthood that you just put up with and dealt with the best you could. But if you’re over 40 and being plagued by acne breakouts again, you don’t want to suffer it out. You’d rather get rid … Read more
I’d like to tell you about an amazingly healthy food I think you should try. No matter what your age, it can help you achieve both weight loss and better general health. Bison: The Other, Healthier Red Meat For centuries, the Native Americans treasured the American bison and gave it a place of great honor … Read more