Healthy and Happy Senior Living

Stephen Carter

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. Sep 21

    One Pleasant Activity Can Reduce Dementia Risk, Light & Heart Health, More

    Research and articles shared in this episode include: "What Is the Association Between Music-Related Leisure Activities and Dementia Risk? A Cohort Study". "Wiley Online Library. Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/gps.70163 Also see, "A Study Revealed Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk". Link: https://apple.news/ANrHFTl9QSfymKlEDihgZzQ "Nighttime Light May Make Your Heart Thicker and Stiffer". SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/nighttime-light-may-make-your-heart-thicker-and-stiffer/ "Structured exercise linked to longer cancer survival and time free of disease". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-linked-longer-cancer-survival-free.html "Strength training 101: A guide to building muscle safely at any age". "MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-strength-muscle-safely-age.html "Four to six servings of whole grain per day lower risk factors for heart disease". "MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-grain-day-factors-heart-disease.html "What Studies Say About Coffee and Your Health". "All Healthy Living". Link: https://www.ahealthyliving.com/science/what-studies-say-about-coffee-and-your-health "Scam Awareness Resources for Your Community" U.S. Social Security Administration.  Links:  https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/advocates/2026-09-16.html https://www.ssa.gov/thirdparty/groups/scam-awareness.html "Scammers Target Older Adult Victims" U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Link: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/scammers-target-older-adult-victims --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. --- Technical information: Recorded and initially edited with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Waves ReGen. Microphone: Rode Procaster. --- Keywords: senior health, senior wellbeing.

    One Pleasant Activity Can Reduce Dementia Risk, Light & Heart Health, More
  2. Jul 9

    Personality and Longevity, Vitamin C and Brain Health, Plus More

    Research and articles shared in this episode include: "People Who Live to 100 Have One Thing in Common – And It's Not Just Diet". "ScienceAlert.com". Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/one-personality-trait-stands-out-among-people-who-live-to-100 "Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and brain health". "ScienceDaily.com". Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260626030428.htm "Design Your Own Unbreakable Longevity Plan". "SuperAge.com". Link: https://superage.com/design-your-own-unbreakable-longevity-plan/?oid=A3HI2F "How Birdwatching Benefits Older Adults". "ChirpForBirds.com". Link: https://chirpforbirds.com/avian-inspiration/how-birdwatching-benefits-older-adults/ "Can't stick to a diet? Intermittent fasting may be easier than counting calories for weight loss". "ScienceDaily.com". Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260701015247.htm "Mediterranean diet is associated with better psychological well-being, study suggests". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-mediterranean-diet-psychological.html "Non-Surgical Procedure Halves Knee Pain Over 12-Month Trial". 'ScienceAlert.com'. Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-new-non-surgical-procedure-provides-lasting-relief-for-knee-pain --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. --- Technical information: Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Soften, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Waves ReGen. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Keywords: brain_health, longevity, senior_wellbeing, ---

    Personality and Longevity, Vitamin C and Brain Health, Plus More
  3. Jun 2

    New Senior License Renewal Regulations, Brain Training Benefits, Plus More

    Research and articles featured in this episode include: "License renewal procedures". Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Link: https://www.iihs.org/research-areas/older-drivers/license-renewal-laws-table "This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body". "Science Daily". May 18, 2026.  Link: This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body "Surprising benefits for seniors can come via brain training". June 1, 2026. "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-benefits-seniors-brain.html "Structured lifestyle programs may help slow aging in older adults, study finds". "MedicalXpress.com". May 21, 2026. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-lifestyle-aging-older-adults.html "How to Make a Vinegar Fruit Wash That Really Cleans Your Produce". "Reader's Digest Online". Link: https://www.rd.com/article/how-to-make-strawberries-last-longer/ "19-Year Study Reveals the Surprising Truth About Sitting and Dementia". May 21, 2026. "SciTechDaily.com". Link: https://scitechdaily.com/19-year-study-reveals-the-surprising-truth-about-sitting-and-dementia/ "The Simple Habit That Could Lower Your Cancer Risk". May 22, 2026. "SciTechDaily.com". Link: https://scitechdaily.com/the-simple-habit-that-could-lower-your-cancer-risk/ "How to Meditate". "SuperAge.com. Link: https://superage.com/how-to-meditate/ "This Japanese Walking Method Quietly Improves Your Biological Age". "SuperAge.com". Link: https://superage.com/this-japanese-walking-method-quietly-improves-your-biological-age/ --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@mail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Waves ReGen. Microphone: EV RE320.  --- Keywords: dementia, brain health, meditation for seniors, microplastics,

    New Senior License Renewal Regulations, Brain Training Benefits, Plus More
  4. Mar 19

    Slam The Scams Aimed at Seniors, Myth About Aging You Probably Believe, Plus More

    Research studies and articles related to senior wellbeing include: "Police Caution Marylanders About New Phone Scam" Patch.com. Link: https://patch.com/maryland/towson/police-caution-marylanders-new-phone-scam "Protect Yourself from Scams". Social Security Administration. Link: https://www.ssa.gov/scam/ "A Faster and More Convenient Way to Request a Social Security Number and Card". Social Security Administration. Link: https://www.ssa.gov/blog/en/posts/2026-02-23.html "New study challenges notion that aging means decline, finds many older adults improve over time". Yale School of Public Health. Link: https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-challenges-notion-that-aging-means-decline-finds-many-older-adults-improve-over-time/ "Want to Stay Youthful? Avoid These Mistakes". WebMD.com. Link: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-mistakes-to-avoid-to-stay-youthful "Why pickleball is sending more older adults to the hospital". WTOPNews. Link:  https://wtop.com/health-fitness/2026/03/pickleball-is-very-popular-among-older-adults-but-its-sending-them-to-the-emergency-room/ "New Research Reveals a Simple Supplement May Slow Biological Aging".  Link: SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-a-simple-supplement-may-slow-biological-aging/ "Each Stressful Person in Your Life May Age You by Months, Study Finds". ScienceAlert.com. Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/each-stressful-person-in-your-life-may-age-you-by-months-study-finds --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.  --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Other edits with Soften, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Wave ReGen. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Keywords: senior_health, senior_wellbeing, senior_scams, senior_fraud, stress, ---

    Slam The Scams Aimed at Seniors, Myth About Aging You Probably Believe, Plus More
  5. Jan 26

    A Vaccine That May Slow Biological Aging, Invest 5 Minutes a Day for a Longer Life, Plus More

    Research for senior wellbeing research and articles highlighted in this episode include: "Shingles vaccine may help slow biological aging, study finds. MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/shingles-vaccine-may-help-slow-biological-aging "Blood Sugar Spikes Linked With 69% Higher Risk of Alzheimer's". ScienceAlert.com. Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/blood-sugar-spikes-linked-with-69-higher-risk-of-alzheimers "People with Obesity May Have a Higher Risk of Dementia". NewsWise.com. Link: https://www.newswise.com/articles/people-with-obesity-may-have-a-higher-risk-of-dementia "The Best Foods for Healthy Longevity, According to Harvard". SuperAge.com. Link: https://superage.com/the-best-foods-for-healthy-longevity-according-to-harvard-2/ "Research finds exercise type to target body fat in seniors". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-body-fat-seniors.html "The 15-Minute Walk That Extends Your Life". SuperAge.com. Link: https://superage.com/15-minutes-of-walking-at-this-walking-pace-adds-years-to-your-life-study-says/ "Moving just 5 more minutes each day could boost longevity". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/moving-just-5-more-minutes-each-day-could-boost-longevity "Exercise 'Snacks' Throughout Your Day Have Real Health Benefits, Study Finds". ScienceAlert.com. Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/exercise-snacks-throughout-your-day-have-real-health-benefits-study-finds "Should you worry about “abnormal” lab results?". MayoClinic.org. Link: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/healthy-aging/should-you-worry-about-abnormal-lab-results/ Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Izotope Declick and DeEss, Soften, Amadeus Pro, Audacity, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Keywords: dementia, dementia_prevention, heart_health, brain_health, senior_wellbeing, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's_Disease,

    A Vaccine That May Slow Biological Aging, Invest 5 Minutes a Day for a Longer Life, Plus More

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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.