A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Here are all of my posts featuring health-related topics with tips for aging gracefully beyond the age of 50.
I Am in Menopause September is National Menopause Awareness Month, but I’m sure women who are part of the baby boomer generation don’t need this reminder. I first experienced menopause symptoms almost twenty years ago. Are you a baby boomer who is embracing “the change”? Have you started menopause? As for me, I am in […]
As we age, don’t overlook the importance of dental hygiene; your mouth matters. Periodontal disease and inflammation of the gums can increase a senior’s risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and respiratory ailments.
Recently, hubby and I motored to Washington, D. C., for a dinner date with some Bison men and their wives. I call them Bison Men because they all attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where the bison is the school mascot. I chose a fit and flare sleeveless dress to defy the evening heat. At […]
My recent Colonoscopy follow-up appointment with my gastroenterologist (GI) revealed exciting information: I had some sneaky creatures inhabiting my stomach called H.pylori. Before my actual Colonoscopy, the bowel preparation was worse than the exact procedure. I don’t remember the process. Does anyone remember Propofol? I can see why Michael Jackson used that drug to get to […]
Do you love cherries and are smitten with Cherries Jubilee? Did you know it was a special dessert for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebration in 1897? Since then, the dish, made with fresh cherries, liqueur, and flambéed, then served over vanilla ice cream, has grown into one of America’s favorite desserts.
Monday, June 20th, is the summer solstice — the official start of summer and the year’s longest day. The sun will rise early and set late. Today will be a great day for fun in the sun: some yard work, a day at the beach, or a perfect time to get in at least 10,000 […]
Why is the color blue associated with depression? Does anyone know why this color is affiliated with being in a funk? Let’s examine what ‘having the blues’ means. I shared the essential screenings and check-up checklist in my Just Do It post. When I compiled the list, I couldn’t help but notice the amount of […]
I must admit, I occasionally consult the Urban Dictionary for a better understanding of terminology that I hear Millennials using, most recently I looked up “say what?” The website told me that saying derives from a video game and an MTV show that aired from 1998 to 2003 with the same name. Today’s focus, however, is […]
Today, May 9th is Women’s Check-Up Day. And what an appropriate reminder to Just Do It when it comes to scheduling those very important appointments. Nike coined their trademark Just Do It slogan in1988, and today, it still has a universal appeal to motivate and encourage people of all ages in every aspect of life. It just so happens […]
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that so many TV commercials seem to be about bloating, gas, and cramping? Perhaps it’s because April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness month—a perfect time to remind you about a gut check. First of all, let’s look at the facts: IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal […]