Month: August 2024

Wanda Jackson, The Rockabilly Queen and Country Music Superstar Born 1937

August 14, 2024

In this YouTube video, country western star Wanda Jackson appears in 2009 on the Marty Stuart TV Show. She plays her pink guitar alongside Stuart (b.1958), and his wife Connie Smith (b.1941).

Wanda Jackson was born in 1937 and was 72 in this video. She retired from performing in 2019 at the age of 82 due to health problems. She is now 86.

YouTube Video of Wanda Jackson on the Marty Stuart TV Show 2009

The Link Between Cardiovascular Health and Hearing

August 13, 2024

There are studies that have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system (heart, arteries, and veins),has a positive effect on hearing.

Cardiovascular exercise is one of the components to a well-rounded fitness program. Activities such as hiking, using a stair climber, power walking, dancing, hoola-hooping are few examples of heart healthy forms of exercise.

When your heart is healthy it provides oxygen rich blood throughout your body. Good circulation plays a role in maintaining good hearing health.

Learn more about the connection between hearing loss and heart disease at HealthyHearing.com

Secrets to Longevity: Lessons from a 96-Year-Old

August 9, 2024

Rebecca Strong tells the life story of her great aunt Mary Selby Ferrari, who has reached the age of 96. The article published in Business Insider cites 8 reasons for her healthy longevity.

Ferrari explains that the reasons for her long life are having a creative outlet, consuming a whole nutrient dense diet, belonging to a faith-based community, getting regular exercise, having a social life, being a perpetual student, and her genetics.

Read the full August 9, 2024 article from BusinessInsider.com

Menopause and Pelvic Floor Health: The Role of Kegel Exercises

August 8, 2024

Unless you’re doing Kegels or Pilates, chances are you may be neglecting to exercise the pelvic floor muscles. Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor and are prescribed by ob-gyns to prevent urinary incontinence during pregnancy and beyond.

Developing a strong pelvic floor is also important for menopausal women. As estrogen and progesterone levels decrease during menopause, the pelvic floor muscles may become weaker and less elastic, leading to the possibility of urinary incontinence.

“Menopause can introduce lots of changes to your body, but one of the most challenging is the weakening of your pelvic floor: the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the organs in your pelvis. When the pelvic floor weakens, it can cause symptoms ranging from incontinence or prolapse to intimacy problems and more.”

Read the full article from EverydayHealth.com.

Strength Training’s Role in Reducing Aging Anxiety

August 7, 2024

Research based on a recent survey published by Physical Activity and Health revealed how adults 40 and over develop aging anxiety as they grow older.

 “Evidence found that possessing an enjoyable attitude towards exercise was associated with less fear of social interactions, fewer psychological concerns, as well as a lower total score of ageing anxiety.

The study also found that strength training, in particular, helped older adults conserve bone mass and muscle, reduce the risk of dementia and retain motor control.”

Read the full article from MensHealth.com January 8, 2024

1 in 10 Age Gracefully: Dietary Habits Matter

August 6, 2024

“Harvard research highlights link between midlife dietary habits and successful aging.

We all aspire to age gracefully, but a recent study reveals that fewer than 1 in 10 people can live free of disease while maintaining good physical, cognitive, and mental health past the age of 70. The study indicates that adhering to a healthy diet during midlife may boost your chances of achieving healthy aging.

In terms of particular foods, the researchers found that higher intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fats, nuts, legumes, and low-fat dairy were associated with greater odds of healthy aging, while higher intakes of trans fat, sodium, total meats, red and processed meats were associated with a lower odds of healthy aging.”

Read the full August 5, 2024 article at SciTechDaily.com