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.
Many people are familiar with the pharmaceutical company I work for because of a particular saying at the end of commercials for AstraZeneca (AZ) products. At the end of every AZ advertisement, it says, if you can’t afford your medications, AstraZeneca may be able to help you.
I am always looking for another opportunity to draw attention to matters of the heart, especially as they pertain to women’s heart health. I found the perfect occasion: Tuesday, September 29, is World Heart Day. The World Heart Federation Day is an international campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. It was founded in 2000 […]
Stop Googling your symptoms! Is it time to go see that medical professional? It troubles me when I learn of people who have illnesses in advanced stages. Why ignore signs and symptoms? Since the advent of the internet, we obviously have no excuse to not have access to medical information. Although I don’t possess an […]
2015 marks nearly 18 years of working in the pharmaceutical indust y. During that nearly 20-year span, I developed a vested interest in healthcare, especially as it pertains to women.
The Mighty Vitamin D What I love about my job is that I do not sit in an office all day. I can’t complain about not getting fresh air and sunshine every day. During my annual physical earlier this year, my complete blood count (CBC) showed I have insufficient vitamin D. We hear all […]
Since it is summertime, I picked a great time to talk about watermelons. August 3 is National Watermelon Day. There was the watermelon man before there were Farmer’s Markets or street vendors selling fresh produce. In the inner city neighborhoods of Philadelphia, I can recall during the hot summer months, especially on Fridays. This man, […]
It is time to go purple! Why? Because June is Alzheimer’s Awareness month. I missed the June 21 date that is set aside to wear purple and alert people about the prevalence of Alzheimer’s. However, it’s never too late to learn more about this disease. Just what is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease […]
I nailed it when I self-diagnosed myself with a common fingernail problem, Onychoschizia. The condition is just a fancy name for splitting fingernails. Your fingernails can provide clues to your overall health. Are your nails healthy, or are you sending you a health warning?
Take the Steps By now, you know that I am all about steps, especially as it pertains to being fit. Studies show consistent exercise helps to ward off some chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. However, today, I would like to focus on how to take steps for stroke prevention by […]
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week; you know where I am going with this. I especially want to call your attention to the adverse effects of alcohol on women. Check out the info graph listed below; it highlights significant differences between males and females concerning alcohol consumption. Check to see how being under the influence […]