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January 14 is Quitters Day

The New Year is off to a fresh start, but many resolutions are close to their expiration date. “Quitters Day”, which falls on January 14th this year, typically signifies the end of many resolutions made before New Year’s Eve. How can people really stick to their resolutions and make changes

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Protect Your Hearing: Why You Should and How You Can

Hearing loss is often thought of as a sign of aging. You get older, you lose the ability to see, hear, move… This can be why so many people feel useless in the senior stages of life; they depend so much on others to help them with these aspects. They depend

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4 Ways Women Over 50 Can Fight Burnout And Win

I always look forward to reading McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace research. This is the seventh year it has been collected, and the data compiles survey results from 65,000 people in 423 organizations. Of particular concern to me was the data on burnout. This research reveals how the pandemic continues to

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How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy After 50

It’s no secret that our bodies change as we get older, and while we can’t turn back time, we can do our best to take care of ourselves. Healthy aging is all about protection, prevention, and proper treatment—it’s why we try to eat right, stay active, and practice self-care. And

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Easy Ways Women Over 50 Can Stay Young

The iconic song “Forever Young” comes from our heart’s desire to stay young and carefree. While it is impossible to remain forever young, you’re also as young as you feel. It is possible to feel youthful and jovial into your older years, just put in the effort. Consider some of

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Why Every Woman Over 50 Should be Taking Collagen Supplements

Collagen often gets attention for its glamorous beauty benefits but there is so much more to collagen than just hair, skin, and nails. While collagen supplements can be linked to beauty benefits like improved skin elasticity and hair growth, it also has a wide variety of benefits for joint pain,

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Preparing for the Flu in 2021 – Tips to Strengthen the Body

Cold and flu season is upon us, and every household should prepare for more illnesses than last year, especially with schools and businesses opening for in-person instruction and meetings. As I’m speaking to my patients about this year’s flu vaccine, a common question keeps coming up, “How can I make

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3 Peroxide-Free Ways to Brighten Your Smile

Although the American Dental Association (ADA) has deemed peroxide to be a safe way to whiten teeth, there are alternatives. Why go peroxide-free? There are two common side effects that come with peroxide-based teeth whiteners that lead many consumers to look for more “natural” options.  Adverse Side Effects of Peroxide-Based

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How to Handle Major Changes in Your Life

As we walk through this journey that is called life, there are many common obstacles that are encountered. We may find that major changes in our life disrupt the flow of what we are used to and cause us to have to regain our footing. There are a few major

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Preventing Non-Accident Related Back Pain that Comes with Age

If you’ve been in a car accident or a work-related accident that’s affected your back, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of people experience back-related pain due to an accident that wasn’t their fault. If that happens to you, you need to contact a personal injury attorney right away. It’s

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Tips for Mental Health at Any Age

Cognitive decline, memory issues, and a growing epidemic of loneliness, all make people in their golden years incredibly vulnerable to issues with mental health. A good portion of older people are experiencing some kind of mental health issue.  Some people have taken a social anxiety disorder test to determine if

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Brain Benefits for Women Over 50 this Summer

Summer brings longer days, which means more time to spend outdoors… soaking up that precious sunshine. While we may all know that feel-good feeling from spending time outdoors brings, there is actually more to it than you think!  There are very real mental and brain benefits of getting adequate sunshine

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How to Maximize the Benefits of Therapy

Getting therapy for the first time may feel daunting. Because you’re talking to someone you barely know, opening up to a therapist and talking about your problems can be difficult. You may feel some uneasiness since it is a new experience, but it shouldn’t hinder you from getting the most

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Look Fabulous Over 50 and Beyond

The number one reason why you might not look fabulous over 50 is because you lack selfcare. Selfcare is one of those things we as women push off because we don’t have time for it. Family, home, work, etc. all take priority and we leave ourselves with little-to-no time for

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The Unexpected Key to Healthy Aging: Mitochondria

Healthy aging extends beyond being healthy at a certain age but rather maintaining overall wellbeing throughout an entire lifetime. The reality is healthy aging is essential to enjoying a higher quality of life throughout the years. Consequently, the concept of healthy aging has become a top priority for many as

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Ways To Enjoy Yourself Now That You’re Vaccinated

If you’re over 50 or have certain medical conditions, you probably spent the last year indoors or close to home to avoid contracting the coronavirus. While sheltering in place was ideal for your health and safety, it hasn’t been easy. You’ve missed your family, friends, and the simplicities of everyday

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cataract surgeon
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5 Ways To Find the Best Cataract Surgeon For You

The eyes are the windows to the soul. As age progresses, those windows can become a little cloudy, much like those in homes everywhere. This doesn’t mean you have to deal with a foggy view. Just as you would clean or replace household windows, you can help your eyes see

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What Are the Biggest Differences Between Eating Disorders?

Mental health issues are far more common than many people think. There are numerous types of mental health issues out there. For example, some people suffer from depression. Other people may suffer from anxiety. There are even people who suffer from things such as bipolar disorder. One of the mental

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Wisdom Teeth in the Older and Wiser

If you have wisdom teeth and you’re over 50 years old, you’re in an interesting minority. Only about 25% of people ever grow wisdom teeth. And about 85% have them removed around the time they begin to erupt or shortly thereafter. That’s because wisdom teeth commonly grow crooked, overlapping with other teeth,

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