Healthy and Happy Senior Living – Details, episodes & analysis

Research and articles about senior health and wellbeing include:

"Social Security Retirement Age Going Up In 2025: What It Means In MD". "Patch.com". Link: https://patch.com/maryland/belair/md-social-security-retirement-age-change-2025

"Coffee may help prolong lifespan by almost 2 years, on average". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coffee-may-help-prolong-lifespan-by-almost-2-years-on-average

"Not money, not fame: An 85-year-long study shows what makes us happiest". "MSN.com". Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/not-money-not-fame-an-85-year-long-study-shows-what-makes-us-happiest/ar-AA1q2xEc

"Holiday stress can lead Alzheimer's patients and those with dementia to go missing". "MedicalXpress.com". Link:: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-holiday-stress-alzheimer-patients-dementia.html

"Reading books over watching TV linked to lower dementia risk". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-tv-linked-dementia.html

"You can't remember what you can't hear: The hearing loss, brain-health link". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-loss-brain-health-link.html

"How can I manage my health anxiety?"  "Happiful". Link: https://cdn.mc-weblink.sg-mktg.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-Q7GafbzQ==

"How and why music can reduce distress in people with dementia: A blueprint for personalized music therapy". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-music-distress-people-dementia-blueprint.html

"Walking in a rhythmic wonderland with holiday songs that could help save lives". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-rhythmic-wonderland-holiday-songs.html

"Cardiorespiratory fitness could protect cognitive health as we age". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cardiorespiratory-fitness-could-protect-cognitive-health-as-we-age

"What to know about exercise after being sick". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exercise-after-being-sick

"Best Humidifiers of 2024". "ConsumerReports.org". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/humidifiers/best-humidifiers-of-the-year-a1138350061/

"Best Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors of 2024". "ConsumerReports.org". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/smoke-carbon-monoxide-detectors/best-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors-of-the-year-a9237799621/
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Host:

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

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audacity (click removal).  Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Keywords:

senior_health, senior_wellbeing, heart_health, dementia, senior_happiness, Alzheimer's_Disease, 
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Research and articles highlighted in this episode include:

"Drinking plenty of water helps with a variety of conditions from obesity to migraines, researchers find". From "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-plenty-variety-conditions-obesity-migraines.html

"This 1 tiny to-do can boost your happiness today, therapist says—and it only takes 10 minutes". CNBC.com. Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/30/this-1-simple-task-will-boost-your-happiness-it-only-takes-10-minutes.html

"Do these 3 things to feel happier today—they take less than 10 minutes". "CNBC.com". Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/15/3-ways-to-boost-your-happiness-todaythey-take-just-10-minutes.html

"Harvard prof who spent 10 years studying retirees: How to ensure a ‘smooth transition into a satisfying retirement life’". "CNBC,com". Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/22/harvard-prof-how-to-ease-into-a-satisfying-retirement-life.html

"How to Handle Ear Pain". "ConsumerReports.org". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-ear-care/how-to-handle-ear-pain-a1011314087/

"Research reveals upcoding in hospital stays leads to billions in extra payments". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-reveals-upcoding-hospital-stays-billions.html

"What is the '20-5-3′ rule and how can it boost your well-being?". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-boost.html

"Restarting Your Mind". "PsychologyToday.com". Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mindful-beats/202410/restarting-your-mind?amp

"Neuroscience research finds brain changes linked to improvements during hoarding disorder treatment". "PsyPost.org". Link: https://www.psypost.org/neuroscience-research-finds-brain-changes-linked-to-improvements-during-hoarding-disorder-treatment/

"Staying fit may lower dementia risk even in those genetically predisposed". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/staying-fit-may-lower-dementia-risk-even-in-those-genetically-predisposed

"High blood pressure and shorter sleep may worsen brain decline". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-high-blood-pressure-shorter-worsen.html

"Any form of exercise can help rejuvenate the brain". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/any-form-of-exercise-can-help-rejuvenate-the-brain

"What Is a Mini-Stroke?". "BottomLineInc.com". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/stroke/what-is-a-mini-stroke?utm_id=8152854

"13.9 percent of older adults meet federal physical activity guidelines". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-percent-older-adults-federal-physical.html

"Small amounts of incidental vigorous physical exertion may almost halve major cardiovascular events risk in women". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-small-amounts-incidental-vigorous-physical.html
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Host:

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

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additions edits with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Used Hindenburg EQ and Compresser. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos
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Key words:

mini-stroke, heart_health, brain_health, dementia, ear_pain, senior_wellbeing,

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.

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.

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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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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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,

Research articles discussed in this episode include:

"What to know about home care services". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-home.html

"What Should You Think About to Fall Asleep Faster?". "Greater Good Magazine". Link: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_should_you_think_about_to_fall_asleep_faster

"Best Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors of 2023". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/smoke-carbon-monoxide-detectors/best-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors-of-the-year-a9237799621/

"Why you might not find your favorite cold meds at the pharmacy". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-favorite-cold-meds-pharmacy.html

"Sore throat? Try these 5 home remedies for relief". "MedicalXpress".com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-sore-throat-home-remedies-relief.html

"Are Grapes Good for You?". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/nutrition-healthy-eating/are-grapes-good-for-you-a2599909928/

"Healthy plant-based diet reduces diabetes risk by 24%, finds study". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-healthy-plant-based-diet-diabetes.html

"CDC warns of deadly tick-borne illness in people traveling to Mexico". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-cdc-deadly-tick-borne-illness-people.html

"The health benefits of volunteering". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-health-benefits-volunteering.html

"Doctors discover many inflammatory bowel disease patients screen positive for malnutrition". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-doctors-inflammatory-bowel-disease-patients.html

"How unhealthy are ultra-processed foods?". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-unhealthy-ultra-processed-foods.html

"Drinking too much diet soda may raise the risk of liver disease, researchers say". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diet-soda-consumption-liver-disease-risk

"Personalized lifestyle changes could improve Alzheimer’s risk profile by 145%". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/personalized-lifestyle-changes-could-improve-alzheimers-risk-profile-by-145

"Light therapy may help improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/light-therapy-may-help-improve-symptoms-of-alzheimers-disease

"What personality traits are associated with lower dementia risk? Study offers new evidence". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/conscientious-personalities-lower-dementia-risk
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Host:

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

Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Levelator, Hush, final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Neat King Bee.
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Key words:

dementia, Alzheimer’s, sore throat remedies, inflammatory bowel disease, IBD,

This episode includes summaries of research for senior health and psychological wellbeing including:

"FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use certain eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection". Link: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye#eyedrops

Tech for Seniors - Tech for Senior website: https://www.techforsenior.com/ Note: It's "senior" not seniors.

"Body fat percentage charts for men and women". From "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/body-fat-percentage-chart

"Vitamin D dose guidance may not be high enough for heart health". From "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vitamin-d-dose-guidance-may-not-be-high-enough-for-heart-health

"50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of how muscles change with age". From Yahoo News and "The Conversation". Link: https://news.yahoo.com/50-old-muscles-just-t-130737439.html?guccounter=1

"Linking Stress to Comfort Food Cravings: A Brain Chemical’s Role". "NeurscienceNews.com". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/stress-comfort-eating-25269/

"Which foods may increase, and which may lower bowel cancer risk?". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/which-foods-may-increase-and-which-may-lower-bowel-cancer-risk

"What are the first signs of gluten intolerance?". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322050

"Living alone doesn't have to mean being lonely, says study". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-doesnt-lonely.html

"3 or more servings of whole grains may help slow cognitive decline". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/more-than-3-servings-of-whole-grains-may-help-slow-cognitive-decline

"Active Lifestyle Halts Memory Loss: New Alzheimer’s Insight". "NeuroscienceNews.com". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/lifestyle-coach-alzheimers-25258/

"What to eat to prevent dementia". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/foods-that-prevent-dementia

"Giving thanks can be good for your well-being". "MedicalXpress.com". https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-good-well-being.html

Link for "Easy Stress Cures" Podcast Episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mind-over-stress
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Host:

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

Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

heart health, colon cancer, colon health, muscle building in seniors, gluten intolerance,

Articles and topics in this episode include:

"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/

"A Third of Chocolate Products Are High in Heavy Metals, CR's Tests Find". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/a-third-of-chocolate-products-are-high-in-heavy-metals-a4844566398/

"Your Guide to Better Dental Health as You Age". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/dental-oral-care/your-guide-to-better-dental-health-as-you-age-a4998034165/

"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/

"How much vision loss impairs your driving? New study has answers". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-vision-loss-impairs.html

"Study: Any activity is better for your heart than sitting—even sleeping". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-heart-sittingeven.html

"When isolation increased, telehealth use went down for older adults. Why?". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-isolation-telehealth-older-adults.html

"Insulin resistance from high-sugar diet may lead to brain decline". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/insulin-resistance-high-sugar-diet-links-obesity-with-dementia39d2301a7892786

"How yoga may help reduce epilepsy seizures, anxiety". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-yoga-may-help-reduce-epilepsy-seizures-anxiety

"Aspirin may help protect against colorectal cancer, study suggests". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/colon-cancer-activate-protective-genes-to-slow-progression

"This is how much sleep you need to lower your risk of cognitive decline". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-much-sleep-prevent-cognitive-decline

"Do you really need to walk 10,000 steps to see health benefits?". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/do-you-really-need-to-walk-10000-steps-to-see-health-benefits

"Chair Yoga for Seniors, Beginners". YouTube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_jdXFfegKE

"Protect Your Residence During Crime Prevention Month". Episode of "Healthy and Happy Senior Living" podcast. Link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19651778

Bonus: Not discussed in audio episode: "Antioxidant-rich broccoli sprouts support gut health, lower inflammation". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/microgreens-broccoli-sprouts-support-gut-health-lower-inflammation
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Host:

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

Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush (82%), Levelator, with final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Neat King Bee.
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Key words:

heart helth, colon health, over the counter hearing aids, telehealth, dental health,
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