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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.

Healthy and Happy Senior Living Stephen Carter

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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.

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

    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
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    Host:

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

    immortality, longevity, senior_exercise, cancer_prevention,

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

    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
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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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    Technical information:

    Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.
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    Key words:

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

    • 33 min
    Reduce Dementia Risk, 12 Positive Golden Facts About Getting Older, Lift and Carry Safely, So Much More

    Reduce Dementia Risk, 12 Positive Golden Facts About Getting Older, Lift and Carry Safely, So Much More

    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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    Technical information:

    Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Levelator, Hush, Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster DCM8.
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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.

    • 28 min
    Most Important Blood Tests, Fall Asleep When Your Mind Won't Rest, So Much More

    Most Important Blood Tests, Fall Asleep When Your Mind Won't Rest, So Much More

    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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    Technical information:

    Recorded with Audacity. Edits with Twisted Wave, Levelator, Hush and final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster DCM8.

    • 27 min
    Smart Ideas to Avoid Falls, Improve Brain Health, So Much More

    Smart Ideas to Avoid Falls, Improve Brain Health, So Much More

    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:

    Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Levelator, Hush. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster DCM8.
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    • 24 min
    How to Disrupt Pathways of Aging, a Sweet Way to Potentially Lower High Blood Pressure, So Much More

    How to Disrupt Pathways of Aging, a Sweet Way to Potentially Lower High Blood Pressure, So Much More

    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:

    Recorded with WavePad. Processing with Twisted Wave, Audacity, RX7, Hush, Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: ATR2100X.
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    Key words:
    hypertension, foot pain, aging, anti-aging, safe winter walking,
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    • 20 min

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