Author: Irene Pastore

Hello! I am a Personal Trainer, Yoga and Pilates Instructor who specializes in fitness after 50. My service is Live Streaming. Connect with me from anywhere in the world. I look forward to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Inspiring Stories of Active Aging 2024 in Santa Barbara

September 12, 2024

I found this newsworthy and inspiring human-interest story in the August 2024 issue of the Santa Barbara Independent . It’s a short read filled with practical information of concern to everyone over 50.

A succinct introduction to the article by the author…..

“The people and services highlighted in the following pages are reminders that seniors aren’t outliers but part of our core community, just as deserving of attention and appreciation as the younger whipper-snappers out there. And more often than not, they have better stories to tell.”

Read the full article Active Aging 2024 Edition – Inspiration and Services For Santa Barbara Seniors

Top Heart Rate Monitors to Buy in 2024

September 11, 2024

Fitness enthusiasts who are looking for guidance and want to learn how to make an informed decision about buying a heart rate monitor, read the expertly written article in MedicalNewsToday, Best Heart Rate Monitoring Watches in 2024.

A heart rate monitor is a wearable device that measures your heart rate during exercise. Your heart rate is also known as your pulse rate.

Monitoring your heart rate during exercise helps you stay in a safe heart rate training zone. If you have a heart or cardiovascular condition, monitoring your target heart rate is crucial for safe and effective exercise.

Ready to buy a heart rate monitor? Click the link below to find out which one might be best for you.

Best Heart Rate Monitoring Watches in 2024 – MedicalNewsToday.com 9/9/24

Johnny Mathis: Celebrating Decades of Live Performances at 88 Years Old

September 10, 2024

African-American singer Johnny Mathis was born in 1935 in Gilmer, Texas. He is the third best-selling artist of the 20th century. His music awards include 8 gold albums, and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

To the delight of his fans, he continues to give live performances showcasing his enduring success and long career.

Johnny Mathis has several tours planned for the remainder of 2024, and four tours scheduled for 2025.

Visit Johnny Mathis You Tube Channel here and his website here.

Health Benefits of Red Onions Revealed

September 9, 2024

Onions are root vegetables that include many varieties. Ten of the most common are yellow, red, white, sweet, scallions, leeks, shallots, Cipollini, and pearl.

Red onions are considered cancer fighters due to their high concentration of anthocyanin and quercetin. These substances are called antioxidants. They inhibit the growth of cancer cells and kill them.

A 2017 study published in Food Research International revealed that red onions are excellent at killing cancer cells. They are also beneficial in helping with heart disease and diabetes.

CBSNews Miami published the story Red Onions Kill Cancer Cells and Promote Healthy Heart, Study Finds.

Potential Health Risks of Tattoos: Latest Findings 2024

September 6, 2024

If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, consider the possible health risks before going ahead with it.

A July 2024 article in Medical News Today discusses the possibility of developing blood or skin cancer from having your skin tattooed.

A recent study published in July 2024 in Applied and Environmental Microbiology revealed that 26 percent of tattoo inks were contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.

Another 2024 study from Sweden discovered that any size tattoo was related to a 21% higher link to lymphoma.

Read Can Tattoos Cause Blood or Skin Cancer in MedicalNewsToday.com

Meet Tomiko Itooka: The World’s Oldest Living Person

September 5, 2024

As of August 2024 the oldest documented living person and the oldest living woman is Tomiko Itooka, born May 23, 1908. She is now 116 years old.

Until the age of 110 Tomiko lived at home with her two daughters. In 2019 she moved into a nursing home.

Tomiko took long hikes throughout her life. Her family believes that is the reason for her longevity.

Read more about Tomiko Itooka at GuinnessWorldRecords.com