Healthy and Happy Senior Living

Stephen Carter
Healthy and Happy Senior Living

This show helps seniors and caregivers live healthier, happier lives. With each episode, you'll discover the latest research, tools, and tips for enhancing every area of life.

  1. Secret to a Longer, Happier Life According to Ancient Roman and Greek Physicians, Pistachios and Eye Health, More...

    -14 MIN

    Secret to a Longer, Happier Life According to Ancient Roman and Greek Physicians, Pistachios and Eye Health, More...

    Research and articles shared in this episode include: "The secret to living a longer, healthier life—according to the ancients". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-secret-longer-healthier-life-ancients.html#google_vignette "Faster Biological Aging Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods". NeuroscienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/biological-aging-processed-food-27986/ "Could taking fish oil supplements help lower cancer risk?". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/taking-fish-oil-supplements-omega-3-omega-6-help-lower-cancer-risk "Could eating a handful of pistachios daily help improve eye health?". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/eating-pistachios-unsalted-daily-help-improve-eye-health "Why Sleep Is the Key to Living Longer". Time.com. Link: https://time.com/7160802/sleep-longevity-live-longer-health/ "Lower Blood Sugar Diet Linked to Slower Brain Aging". Neuroscience.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/diet-blood-sugar-aging-brain-27975/ "Starting physical activity after dementia diagnosis may reduce death risk by 20%". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/starting-physical-activity-dementia-diagnosis-may-reduce-death-risk "Study finds effective communication with doctors improves chronic pain outcomes". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-effective-communication-doctors-chronic-pain.html "Database analysis identifies 'sweet spot' for safe surgery after heart attack". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-database-analysis-sweet-safe-surgery.html "Lifestyle changes key to preventing strokes, new guidelines advise". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/new-stroke-prevention-guidelines-highlight-lifestyle-changes "How to protect heart health at menopause: 3 experts advise". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-protect-heart-health-at-menopause-3-experts-advise --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator with final edits and rendering in Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X. --- Key words: stroke, Macular_degeneration, stroke_prevention, slow_aging, fish_oil, menopause,  ---

    30 min
  2. Fix Sinus Troubles, What to Know About Longterm Care Insurance, So Much More

    9 OCT.

    Fix Sinus Troubles, What to Know About Longterm Care Insurance, So Much More

    Articles and research for senior wellbeing in this episode: "Too much coffee, soda may raise stroke risk, while tea may reduce it". "MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/too-much-coffee-soda-may-raise-stroke-risk-tea-may-reduce "Diet could relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms by restoring gut balance". "MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diet-could-relieve-rheumatoid-arthritis-symptoms-by-restoring-gut-balance "Does Stress Lead to Premature Hair Graying?". NewuoscienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/stress-graying-genetics-27797/ "Falls may increase dementia risk in older adults, study finds". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/falls-may-increase-dementia-risk-older-adults-study "Reading to your 1- and 2-year old boosts their vocabulary, study finds". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-year-boosts-vocabulary.html#google_vignette "Long-Term-Care Insurance: Cost vs. Value". "BottomLineInc.com". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/money/insurance/long-term-care-insurance-what-you-should-know "Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure". "BottomLineInc.com". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/exercise-fitness/exercises-to-lower-blood-pressure "57% of Americans Have Pro-Inflammatory Diets". "NeuroscienceNews.com". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/diet-inflammation-27753/ "Get Way More Fit in Just 10 Minutes a Day". "ConsumerReports.org". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/exercise-fitness/get-way-more-fit-in-just-10-minutes-a-day-a9723380775/ "Quick Fixes for Sinus Trouble". "ConsumerReports.org". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/respiratory-illness/quick-fixes-for-sinus-trouble-a1227375031/ --- Host: Stephen Carter - https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Audacity. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, VEA, final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Note: The sources cited own the copyright for their respective content. Commentary and other information not specifically related to the articles is copyrighted by Stephen Carter. All rights reserved. --- Key words: seniors, stroke, stroke_prevention, sinus_trouble,  ---

    24 min
  3. Can You Slow Biological Aging? Financial Guidance for Single Seniors, Brain Exercises, Much More

    4 SEPT.

    Can You Slow Biological Aging? Financial Guidance for Single Seniors, Brain Exercises, Much More

    Research and articles shared in this episode include: "Best and Worst States to Retire". From "BottomLineInc. Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/money/retirement-living/best-and-worst-states-to-retire "Aging Alone? Financial Planning for Singles". "BottomLineInc". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/money/financial-planning/aging-alone-financial-planning-for-singles "The Mediterranean diet is all the rage because it represents a way of life we've lost". "MedicalXpress". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-mediterranean-diet-rage-life-weve.html "How physical fitness and lifestyle impact biological aging". "Medicalxpress". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-physical-lifestyle-impact-biological-aging.html "Feeling groggy in the afternoon? Here’s how to nap the right way". "ABC News". Link: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/feeling-groggy-afternoon-heres-nap-113056249 "September Happiness Calendar". "Greater Good Magazine". Link: "https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/your_happiness_calendar_for_september_2024 "The power of play: Strengthening senior well-being through generational bonds". "Medicalxpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-power-play-senior-generational-bonds.html#google_vignette "The Importance of Mental Fitness". "Healthline.com". Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/mental-fitness "9 Brain Exercises to Sharpen Your Memory and Focus". "PsychCentral.com". Link: https://psychcentral.com/health/brain-exercises "One simple trick to make crouching down and squating EASIER". "YouTube.com. Link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7SZMzh-RCNc "Best Home Blood Pressure Monitors of 2024". "ConsumerReports.org". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/blood-pressure-monitors/best-home-blood-pressure-monitors-of-the-year-a2729131535/ --- Host:  Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: CAD E100Sx. --- Key words:  meditarian diet, power napping, senior happiness, senior mental health,

    26 min
  4. Social Security Projected Increase - Getting Rid of Neck Pain - Happiness Habits and More

    9 AOÛT

    Social Security Projected Increase - Getting Rid of Neck Pain - Happiness Habits and More

    In this episode you discover research and articles focused on Social Security changes, getting rid of neck pain, enhancing happiness, and more. Here are the resources discussed in the show: "How to Transition Your Social Security Account to Login.gov". Social Security Adminstration. Link: https://blog.ssa.gov/how-to-transition-your-social-security-account-to-login-gov/ "Here's How Much We Expect Social Security to Go Up in 2025". MSN.com. Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/here-s-how-much-we-expect-social-security-to-go-up-in-2025/ar-BB1qsKSX "Will Your Social Security Benefit Increase if You're Working and Claiming at the Same Time?". MSN.com. Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/will-your-social-security-benefit-increase-if-you-re-working-and-claiming-at-the-same-time/ar-BB1lbwIP "What to Do About a Pain in the Neck".  "BottomLineInc". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/pain/what-to-do-about-a-pain-in-the-neck "Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Stress Levels". NeuroSchienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/mediterranean-diet-stress-27534/ "Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact". NIH's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Link: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/know-science/how-medications-and-supplements-can-interact/introduction?nav=govd "A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way, study finds". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-seniors.html#google_vignette "Sitting positions for good posture". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321863 "12 Exercises to Improve Your Posture". HealthLine.com. Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/posture-exercises "10 daily habits that make happier as you get older, according to psychology".  GEEditing.com. Link: https://geediting.com/10-daily-habits-that-make-happier-as-you-get-older-according-to-psychology/ "Want To Be Happier? Try Adopting These Habits For Better Health". HenryFord.com. Link: https://www.henryford.com/blog/2024/03/happy-habits-for-better-health --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded and inital edits with Audacity. Additional edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: ProAR C 414. --- Key words: Social Security, neck pain, senior wellbeing, senior happiness, posture, improve posture, neck pain,

    27 min
  5. 5 Foods to Prevent Stroke, Can Your Mind Heal Your Body, So Much More

    17 JUIL.

    5 Foods to Prevent Stroke, Can Your Mind Heal Your Body, So Much More

    In this episode you'll discover recent research findings shared in a variety of publications about health, happiness, and wellbeing of seniors. Articles in this episode include: "What Are Foods That Prevent Stroke?". From "Healthline.com". Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/stroke/foods-that-prevent-stroke "Learn to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke". From Healthline.com. Link:  https://www.healthline.com/health/stroke/stroke-warning-signs "Older Adults Reveal The Things They're Simply "Getting Too Old" To Deal With Anymore". Story by Raven Ishak / BuzzFeed. Huff Post and MSN.com. Link:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/older-adults-reveal-the-things-they-re-simply-getting-too-old-to-deal-with-anymore/ar-AA1ewbYm "Your Guide to Exercising for Heart Health". From Healthline.com. Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-health/guide-preventing-heart-disease "Tai Chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivors". From "ScienceNews.com". Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240626173610.htm "Can Your Mind Really Heal Your Body?" by Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D. Published in "PsychologyToday.com". Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/frazzlebrain/202406/can-your-mind-really-heal-your-body ''Struggling with doing physical therapy exercises at home? Here's how to stay on track". From "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-07-struggling-physical-therapy-home-stay.html#google_vignette ''An unequal toll of financial stress: Poll of older adults shows different impacts related to health and age". Original research from University of Michigan. This article from "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-07-unequal-toll-financial-stress-poll.html --- Host information: Stephen Carter - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com --- Technical information: Recorded and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional processing with Levelator, Adobe Podcast, with final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Key words:  stroke, heart health, stress, financial stress,mind body healing, Tai Chi,

    23 min
  6. Financial Help for Medical Care, Little Known Resources for Seniors, So Much More

    19 JUIN

    Financial Help for Medical Care, Little Known Resources for Seniors, So Much More

    Research and articles shared in this episode include: "Elder fraud has reached epidemic proportions – a geriatrician explains what older Americans need to know". "Conversation.com". Link: https://theconversation.com/elder-fraud-has-reached-epidemic-proportions-a-geriatrician-explains-what-older-americans-need-to-know-230754?  "CR's Ultimate Heat Survival Guide". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/weather-safety/ultimate-heat-survival-guide-a1009759345/ "How to Get Financial Help for Your Medical Condition". "BottomLineInc". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/money/medical-expenses/get-financial-help-for-your-medical-condition "Surprising Collectibles Worth Big Now". "BottomLineInc". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/life/entertainment/surprising-collectibles-worth-big-now "Maximum Contribution to a Roth IRA". "BottomLineInc". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/money/retirement-accounts/maximum-contribution-to-a-roth-ira "Medicinal Foods: How Food can Heal". "BottomLineInce". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/food/medicinal-foods-how-food-can-heal "Energy drinks may trigger life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in patients with genetic heart diseases". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-energy-trigger-life-threatening-cardiac.html "Survey indicates most older adults don't know about resources that can help them navigate aging and caregiving". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-survey-older-adults-dont-resources.html "7 ways to detox your home (and keep it clean) year ‘round". https://EWG.org. Link: https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/01/7-ways-detox-your-home-and-keep-it-clean-year-round731717 Note: All commentary in this episode is copyright owned by Stephen Carter. The copyright owner for each article listed above is owned by the respective authors and / or publishers. --- Host: Stephen Carter - https://StressReliefRadio.com - Dedicated website for this show: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/healthy-and-happy-senior-living--2575301 Email host at CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Other processing with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Key words: caregiver_support, foods_that_heal, senior_care_resources, heart_health,

    24 min
  7. 22 MAI

    Best Activity for a Long Life, Harvard Looks at Immortality, So Much More

    Senior health research for this episode include: "The BEST physical activity for a LONG LIFE (it's not what you think)".  YouTube video by CBLeeMD. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCQu5sZzoAI Stephanie Griffin, CNN. "Opinion: I asked several people well past retirement age why they keep working. Here’s what they told me". Link: https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/opinions/seniors-working-past-retirement-aging-roundup-griffith/index.html "Aging’s Science Explored: Is Immortality Possible?". NeuroscienceNews.com. https://neurosciencenews.com/immortality-aging-longevity-26136/ "The Secrets to Cleaner, Healthier Teeth". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/dental-oral-care/the-secrets-to-cleaner-healthier-teeth-a1099561174/ "Should You Use an Electric Toothbrush or a Manual Toothbrush?". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/toothbrushes/electric-toothbrush-or-manual-a3193343159/ "New research helps explain why people move slower as they get older".  "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/why-do-people-move-slower-as-they-get-older-study "Regularly adding table salt to food linked to 41% higher risk of gastric cancer". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/salting-food-increased-stomach-gastric-cancer-risk "Vegan and vegetarian diets provide a vast array of health benefits, study says". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vegan-and-vegetarian-diets-provide-a-vast-array-of-health-benefit-study-says "Mediterranean Diet May Lower Anxiety and Stress". "NeuroscienceNews.com". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/mediterranean-diet-stress-anxiety-26112/ "Yoga shows 'most improvement' in restoring brain health in long-term cancer survivors, researcher says". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-yoga-brain-health-term-cancer.html#google_vignette "Exercise stimulates brain function thanks to its effect on muscles, study suggests". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exercise-stimulates-brain-function-thanks-to-its-effect-on-muscles-study-suggests --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Izotope VEA and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Key words: immortality, longevity, senior_exercise, cancer_prevention,

    25 min
  8. Guidance for Caregivers From An ICU Nurse, Preventing Dementia, So Much More

    19 AVR.

    Guidance for Caregivers From An ICU Nurse, Preventing Dementia, So Much More

    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 --- Note: The originating publishers own the copyright for the respective articles mentioned in this episode. Commentary copyright by Stephen Carter. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320. --- Key words: caregiving, Alzheimer’s, Alzheimer’s_Disease, cardiovascular_disease, dementia, diet_and_brain_health,...

    33 min

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This show helps seniors and caregivers live healthier, happier lives. With each episode, you'll discover the latest research, tools, and tips for enhancing every area of life.

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