Healthy and Happy Senior Living Stephen Carter

Articles and research shared in this episode include:

"The new retirement is no retirement: Baby boomers are keeping jobs well into their sixties and seventies because they ’like going to work’". "Yahoo! Finance" - originally from "Fortune". Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/retirement-no-retirement-baby-boomers-160306854.html?guccounter=1

"Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones—an ICU nurse explains their vital role". "MedicalXpress.com. April 10, 2024. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-family-caregivers-outcomes-icu-nurse.html

"40% of Alzheimer’s Cases Are Preventable — How You Can Reduce Your Risk, According to an Expert". "NiceNews.com". Link: https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/expert-tips-reduce-alzheimers-risk/

"Plant-based, low-sugar diet linked to lower heart failure risk in large study". "MedicalNewsToday". April 15, 2024. Link https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/plant-based-low-sugar-diet-linked-to-lower-heart-failure-risk-in-large-study#:

"Underused heart program could reduce hospital readmissions and lower risk of death". "MedicalXpress.com". April 11, 2024. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-underused-heart-hospital-readmissions-death.html

"Physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk by reducing stress-related brain activity, study finds". "MedicalXpress.com". April 15, 2024. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-physical-lowers-cardiovascular-disease-stress.html

"Exercise Reduces Stress in the Brain". "NeuroscienceNews.com". April 16, 2024. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/exercise-cardiovascular-stress-25929/

"Exercising between 6 p.m. and midnight may be more beneficial for people with obesity". "MedicalNewsToday".  April 15, 2024. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exercising-between-6-p-m-midnight-may-be-more-beneficial-obesity

"Local greenery and low crime rates may reduce dementia risk factors".  "MedicalXpress.com". April 15, 2024. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-local-greenery-crime-dementia-factors.html#google_vignette

"A 'balanced' diet is better than a vegetarian one in supporting brain health". "MedicalNewsToday". April 9, 2024. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/a-balanced-diet-is-better-than-a-vegetarian-one-in-supporting-brain-health

"Ultra-processed foods found to pose risk for respiratory diseases". "MedicalXpress.com". April 10, 2024. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-ultra-foods-pose-respiratory-diseases.html

"Watching Sports Boosts Well-being: Neuroimaging Shows Why". "NeuroscienceNews.com". April 15, 2024. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/sport-watching-neuroimaging-enjoyment-25925/

"CPAP alternative comparable for reducing blood pressure". "MedicalXpress.com". April 8, 2024. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-cpap-alternative-blood-pressure.html

"Pickleball injuries more frequent, severe than you might think, study says". "MedicalXpress.com". April 5, 2024. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-pickleball-injuries-frequent-severe.html#google_vignette
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Note: The originating publishers own the copyright for the respective articles mentioned in this episode. Commentary copyright by Stephen Carter.
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Key words:

caregiving, Alzheimer’s, Alzheimer’s_Disease, cardiovascular_disease, dementia, diet_and_brain_health,...

Research and articles for this episode include:

"A Huge New Study Found That a Popular Diet Is Linked With a 91% Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Death—Here's What Cardiologists Say". "Parade" and "Yahoo!life". Link: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/huge-study-found-popular-diet-102500104.html

"12 Golden Facts About Getting Older". "Interesting Facts". Link: https://www.interestingfacts.com/growing-older-facts/ZGwYTt0vtAAIdfh-

"Stress and Trauma Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s". "Neuroscience News". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/stress-trauma-alzheimers-25850/

"5 Strategies to Lift and Carry Without Injuring Yourself". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/seniors-health/how-to-lift-and-carry-without-injuring-yourself-a3444245592/

"Researchers identify key factors associated with brain aging, dementia risk". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/researchers-identify-brain-aging-factors-dementia-risk

"What should someone with high blood pressure drink in the morning?". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/morning-drink-for-high-blood-pressure

"What are the benefits of garlic?". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265853

"15 home remedies for migraine relief and prevention". "MedicalNewsToday". https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322814

"What researchers uncovered in study on older adults and sitting". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-sitting-affects-the-health-of-older-adults-and-what-they-can-do-to-become-more-active#What-researchers-uncovered-in-study-on-older-adults-and-sitting

"Research suggests physical activity can protect from chronic pain". "MedicalXpress". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-physical-chronic-pain.html

"Monitoring your own blood pressure can save money—and possibly your life". "MedicalXpress". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-blood-pressure-money-possibly-life.html

"Does Long-Term Benadryl Use Increase Dementia Risk?". "Scientific American". Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-long-term-benadryl-use-increase-dementia-risk/

"List of fruits with the most health benefits: These 8 are expert recommended". "USA Today". Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/list-fruits-most-health-benefits-120008892.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Key words:

brain health, migrainee, longgivity, chronic pain, dementia, migrain relief, stress and aging, high blood pressure, hypertension, Alzheimers disease,

Note: Commentary about the various articles copyright of Stephen Carter. See article links for copyright information about each of the articles.

Articles and research highlighted in this episode include:

"How to Fall Asleep When Your Mind Won't Rest"; "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/sleeping/how-to-fall-asleep-when-your-mind-wont-rest-a3069995614/

"6 Important Blood Tests"; "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/blood-test/important-blood-tests-a3698124700/

"FDA allowing labels that claim yogurt can help reduce type 2 diabetes risk"; "MedicalNewsToday". https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/fda-allowing-labels-that-claim-yogurt-can-help-reduce-type-2-diabetes-risk

"What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?";  "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/152105#types

"Can Fiber Improve Cognition in the Elderly?"; "Psychology Today". Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mood-by-microbe/202403/can-fiber-improve-cognition-in-the-elderly

"7 Tips: What You Need To Know About Nutritional Approaches for Musculoskeletal Inflammation"; "National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH". Link: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/tips/tips-what-you-need-to-know-about-nutritional-approaches-for-musculoskeletal-inflammation

"Menopause May Not Impact Mental Health"; "NeuroscienceNews.com". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/menopause-mental-health-25703/

"A hearing aid could extend your brain function by years"; "MedicalXpress". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-aid-brain-function-years.html

"Best and Worst Hearing Aid Brands"; "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-aids/best-and-worst-hearing-aid-brands-and-retailers-a1115767262/

"How to Tell If Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Right for You"; "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-aids/are-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-are-right-for-you-a5872519062/

"Are Posture Correctors Useful?"; "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/health-wellness/are-posture-correctors-useful-a1211785884/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Recorded with Audacity. Edits with Twisted Wave, Levelator, Hush and final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster DCM8.

Research and articles shared in this episode include:

"Older adults rely more on trust in decision-making. It could open them up to scams". "MedicalXpress", February 12, 2024. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-older-adults-decision-scams.html

"Breakthrough in Battling Noise-Induced Hearing Loss". "NeuroscienceNews.com". February 12, 2024. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/zinc-noise-hearing-loss-25602/

""How Mediterranean and MIND diets could improve cognitive health". "MedicalNewsToday.com". February 11, 2024. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-mediterranean-and-mind-diets-could-improve-cognitive-health

"How many calories should I eat a day?". "MedicalNewsToday.com". "MedicalNewsToday.com". December 21, 2023. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245588

"Heartburn: Why it happens and what to do". "MedicalNewsToday.com". February 9, 2024. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9151

"How to spot and treat a heart attack". "MedicalNewsToday.com". February 9, 2024. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151444

"Scientists Found 5 Factors to Improve Brain Health and Lower Dementia Risk". "Prevention.com". February 10, 2024. Link: https://www.prevention.com/health/memory/a46673691/brain-health-habits-lower-dementia-risk-study/

"Feeling Unsteady? Take These Steps to Improve Your Balance". "ConsumerReports.org". February 4, 2024. Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/exercise-fitness/how-to-improve-your-balance-a8238322384/

"Are Probiotic Sodas, Stress-Relieving Tonics, and Other So-Called Healthy Drinks Good for You?". "ConsumerReports.org". February 1, 2024. Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/beverages/are-so-called-healthy-drinks-good-for-you-a6472102341/

"What to Do With an Unneeded Life Insurance Policy". "BottomLineInc.com". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/money/insurance/what-to-do-with-an-unneeded-life-insurance-policy
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
Listen to previous episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/healthy-and-happy-senior-living--2575301
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Technical information:

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Articles and studies shared in this episode include:

"Disrupt the 11 Pathways of Aging". "Bottom Line, Inc. Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/aging/disrupt-the-11-pathways-of-aging

"Give Foot Pain the Boot". Bottom Line, Inc. Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/pain/give-foot-pain-the-boot

"Rheumatoid arthritis: 30-minute session of exercise may help lower blood pressure". "MedicalNewstoday.com". https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/rheumatoid-arthritis-30-minute-aerobic-exercise-help-lower-systolic-blood-pressure

"Could dark chocolate have a blood pressure-lowering effect?". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dark-chocolate-hypertension-blood-pressure-lowering-effect

"Why dancing may be better for weight loss than other forms of exercise". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/why-dancing-may-be-better-for-weight-loss-than-other-forms-of-exercise

"Improving social isolation and loneliness may reduce mortality risk by up to 36%". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/improving-social-isolation-loneliness-reduce-mortality-risk

"All that sitting at work is shortening your life". "MedicalXpress.com" . Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-shortening-life.html

"You’re sick. Is it RSV, a cold, COVID or the flu? Here’s how to tell the difference". "Yahoo Life". Link: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/youre-sick-is-it-rsv-a-cold-covid-or-the-flu-heres-how-to-tell-the-difference-235239489.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=0_00

"Walk like a penguin: Tips on keeping your balance in winter". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-penguin-winter.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Two places to listen to previous episodes of "Healthy and Happy Senior Living":

https://StressReliefRadio.com - click the "podcasts" tab and,

Dedicated landing page:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/healthy-and-happy-senior-living--2575301
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Technical Information:

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Key words:
hypertension, foot pain, aging, anti-aging, safe winter walking,
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Here are the articles / studies focused on senior wellbeing shared in this episode:

"Tips for being realistic with New Year's health resolutions". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-realistic-year-health-resolutions.html

"Wearing Hearing Aids May Reduce Mortality Risk". "NeuroscienceNews.com". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/longevity-hearing-aid-25419/

"Most Popular Articles in Consumer Reports Health for 2023". "ConsumerReports.com. Link: https://view.email.consumerreports.org/messages/1704038638758e2dd0ca9332f/raw

"How to Protect Your Credit Score After You Retire". "BottomLineInc.com". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/money/retirement-planning/how-to-protect-your-credit-score-after-you-retire

"Supplements to supercharge your health in 2024 (that actually work)". "Yahoo! Health Finance". Link: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/supplements-supercharge-health-2024-actually-070000244.html

"Watch Out for This Gas Station Scam: ‘Pump Switching’ and How To Avoid It". "Yahoo! Life". Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gas-station-scam-pump-switching-190107842.html

"What are the most healthful vegetables?". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323319

"Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression". "BottomLineInc.com". Link: Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/depression/nondrug-diy-treatments-for-depression

"The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering". "BottomLineInc.com". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/mental-health/the-mental-health-benefits-of-decluttering

"High-Fat Diets Impact Health, Immunity, and COVID-19 Risk". "NeuroScienceNews.com". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/diet-immunity-covid-brain-25412/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
Website for previous episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/show/safe-living-today
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Technical information:

Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Audacity, Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: ATR2100X. Note: Hush not applied.
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Key words:

hearing aids, depression, non drug depression treatments, senior credit scores, senior depression, decluttering, healthy food,