Today is your day Boomer! As Boomers, we often suffer hearing loss and mild dementia in our 50s, 60s, and 70s. It is a reality for most of us says Dr. Sandra Black, a research scientist from Toronto. But....she says there are three main things we can do to slow down this medical problem: (1) Get moving. 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise is enough, plus two sessions of mild weightlifting. (2) Eat better. Dr. Black suggests "eating a Mediterranean diet rich in green, leafy vegetables like broccoli, kale and cabbage, as well as berries, whole grains, walnuts and fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and tuna rich in omega-3 fatty acids." (3) Word and Math games. Counting games like Sudoku and Crib are great for sharpening the mind and word games like Wordle do the same. Minimum half hour per day is a good plan. So, Boomers.....we can stay razor sharp in our older years, but we have to work at it. Cheers and good health!
Today is your day Boomer! And today is another day for wining......and I don't mean complaining. I mean drinking some pressed grapes and enjoying the health benefits. That's right, drinking alcohol is good for you. First, let's state the obvious....only in moderate amounts: two glasses per day for men and one for women. Research shows the following positive health effects: (1) reduces risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson disease (2) is an anti-flammatory(white wine is better for this) (3) decreases risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol(red wine is a better choice) (4) good for mental health, may increase age longevity, may promote healthy gut bacteria. All of this sounds good and much of it boils down to the antioxidants which are higher in red wine. It seems reds--like Merlot, Cab Sav, and Shiraz--have been studied more.....which means more research is needed on whites. Boomers, maybe we could volunteer for a new study! Cheers!

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