While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses typically detected year-round in the United States. Flu viruses are most common during the cough and cold season from October to April. In December 2019, health authorities found a new viral illness, the Coronavirus, in Wuhan, China. Today, let’s cover this novel Coronavirus, facts you need to know.
Health
Here are all of my posts featuring health-related topics with tips for aging gracefully beyond the age of 50.
Do You Know New Experiences Contribute to Good Health?
I’m a firm believer in getting out of your routine to stimulate your mind and creativity. Relaxing and having fun are suitable for all of us. But do you know new experiences contribute to good health?
Women’s Heart Health: What You Need To Know
I hate to start with the staggering statistics that heart disease affects about 44 million U.S. women. But I am. According to the American Heart Association, women are two times more likely to die than men within the first few weeks of a heart attack. I want to dive into Women’s Heart Health: What you […]
Year In Review, 2019 Marked Defining Moments
August 2019, I finally launched my Instagram TV channel with the thrill and excitement of the inclusion of my photo in the September 25th issue. Recently, ok, on Christmas Eve, I added another episode for the AARP; SIsterhood Is Beautiful Essay Contest. As a year in review, 2019 marked defining moments.
Do You Know Your Girls?
Back in May 2018, the Ad Council ran a Public Service Campaign using the Alicia Keyes song; You Don’t Know My Name. This particular advertisement is a unique one that focused on the bond of sisterhood. But at the end of the commercial, a thought-provoking question asked, Do You Know Your Girls? By now, we […]
How Do Antioxidants Keep Us Youthful?
Ever notice how as adults, our ears perk up when someone talks about the fountain of youth? In a recent post, I shared five science-based ways to live longer, you may recall them: a heart-healthy diet, exercising, maintaining average body weight, drinking in moderation, and not smoking. Today’s post, I want to drill down to […]
What Does Processed Food Do To The Body?
Did you know much of the average American diet consists of 60% of ultra-processed foods? You know the processed foods, the kind made irresistible by sugar, fat, and salt. Let’s examine the question, what processed food does to the body? Most of the food we eat today, processed in some way. Some foods have ingredients […]
The Fountain of Youth Is Within Our Reach
Here at the Age of Grace, I’m all about staying healthy and aging gracefully. I believe we all have the same motivation: living a long and fulfilling life as possible. Researchers identified certain behaviors that can increase longevity. The adoptions of these lifestyle habits, suggests the fountain of youth is within our reach. The five […]
My New Hair Restored My Femininity
I’m among the one-third of the male and female population experiencing hair loss. In my six years of blogging, you may not notice, but I have many photographs capturing my unpleasant problem. Do you remember my trip to NYC derailed because of a complimentary hot girl excursion to Miami? Well, this weekend I finally got […]
The 411 On Choosing A Quality Probiotic Supplement
Last weekend’s dangerous heatwave kept me inside for most of the weekend. Except on Sunday, hubby and I headed to the sumptuous Champagne Sunday Brunch at Eden Resort in Lancaster. Why? It was celebration time for the birthdays of my bestie and her husband. Because I got the 411 on choosing a quality probiotic supplement, […]