Baby Boomer Health Guide

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Baby Boomer Health Concerns and Questions

I don't know about you, but when I was growing up I wasn't too concerned about my health. Most of us believed that we would live forever or in some of our cases, die before reaching thirty. But surprise, surprise, here we are and maybe not in the best of health or shape.

I don't know who said it first but ..."If I had known that I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself." This quote has been attributed to Mickey Mantle, Eubie Blake, Winston Churchill, George Burns and others. This could very well be said by a great number of us Baby Boomers.

If you are concerned about your health or have questions then we'll try to find some answers or point you to some websites that have answers. I hope that you will also add your insights and and let us know of websites that you have found in search of your own health questions.

You'll find a lot of good health information here - Health Fact Guide

 

Baby Boomer Health Tips 



Health and Fitness Tip: Eliminate Stress
Stress is a key contributor to poor health. Study after study has found that when a person is stressed, the body reacts. The result of stress could be high-blood pressure, tension headaches, upset stomachs, poor posture, and so on. Keeping stress in check will help you manage your overall health much better.

How To Treat Sleep Deprivation Using CPAP
Treating sleep deprivation using CPAP is considered as an effective strategy. Sleep derivation occurs when the patient cannot experience a continuous nights sleep. It is considered a very serious disorder since it may lead to many other risky medical conditions. The usual sleep deprivation treatment methods focus on the cure of the underlying cause of the disorder and its associated symptoms. Today, CPAP is considered as one of the best solution for sleep deprivation.

Prostate Cancer Prevention Strategies
Prostate cancer prevention strategies require changing patterns of the way men live, to work toward prostate cancer prevention. Men, who smoke, sleep with multiple partners, drink, and/or drive while drinking, often fall victim to prostate cancer.

Health and Fitness Tip: Family History
If you are not sure what your family history is in relation to health, now is a good time to find out. This can be especially true if you are adopted or disconnected from immediately family members. There might be certain types of cancer, diabetes, asthma, or other illnesses that you could get a jump on if you knew they were prevalent in your family. Once you discover any risks, talk with your physician for recommendations.

Health and Fitness Tip: Green Tea
Studies have shown that adding green tea to your daily diet provides several health benefits to include the metabolizing of fat, ease of digestion, and is a good source of flavonoids. Another benefit is that tea is a form of natural diuretic, which is very mild and not harmful.

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    Norman_Makous Norman_Makous Dec 2, 2009 @ 9:50 pm
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    EagleScoutMom EagleScoutMom Jul 17, 2009 @ 1:27 am
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    Archie_Freeman Archie_Freeman Jan 30, 2009 @ 11:00 am
    We Boomers need to stick together ;o ) I gave you 5 Stars....This is one of the best health related Lenses that I've come across. A lot of thought and research must have gone into this. Nice job. Do you have any other related lenses or blogs that I can check out? Here is a health related page that I did that you and your readers may be interested in. Fat Loss 4 Idiots
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    krisManuel krisManuel Nov 16, 2007 @ 4:39 pm
    Hello there, alot of great information you have here. 5-stars! Keep up the good work.
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    vitalgirl vitalgirl Oct 7, 2007 @ 5:58 am
    I like the way your lens is set out - you cover a lot of ground. I think it's true we all take our health for granted - until we notice something going wrong!

    Thanks
    Rebecca

More Baby Boomer Health Tips 

Common Headache Triggers
Headache triggers can come from foods, activities, environmental factors, and hormonal changes. When you are first diagnosed, you may be asked to keep a headache diary- a journal that will help you identify the presence of any triggers.

Health and Fitness Tip: Young at Heart
Regardless of your age, if you start acting too old, you will actually not benefit yourself at all. Studies have shown that people who act old, feel old, and can actually suffer from problems before their time. Do not be afraid to be youthful, within reason. The next time you see a man in his seventies running a marathon or a woman keeping up in aerobic class, you can see that by refusing to give into age, they are healthier and live much longer lives.

Folic Acid Prevents High Blood Pressure in Women
Women who get lots of folic acid from both diet and supplements have less chance of developing high blood pressure than women who get very little, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2005;293:320-9) that re-analyzed data from two previous studies.

Health and Fitness Tip: Cholesterol Levels
High cholesterol leads to hardening of arteries, which in turn, leads to heart disease or attack. Keep your intake of food healthy, limit the amount of sugar you eat, and have your cholesterol checked. If it is higher than 200, ask your doctor for ways to reduce it.

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Understanding The Types Of Cholesterol 

Understanding The Types Of Cholesterol
As with some fats, cholesterol cannot be dissolved in the blood. Instead, molecules called lipoproteins carry cholesterol to and from cells. Molecules are made from an outer layer of protein and an inner core of both cholesterol and triglycerides, which is another form of fat.

Do You Have Sleep Apnea? 

People who have sleep apnea may find themselves falling to sleep at any time and at any place. Some may fall asleep at work. It has even been reported that some sleep apnea suffers have fallen to sleep while driving.

Some of the symptoms are:

** loud snoring
** excessive sleepiness during the day
** emotional problems
** memory loss
** personality distortions
** impotence
** mood swings
** depression

If you have any of these symptoms then you need to schedule a visit with your doctor. There are tests that he may recommend to determine if you actually do have sleep apnea. The tests will then determine what you need to do to correct or control your sleep apnea.

Baby Boomer Anti-Aging Skin Care 

Once the signs of aging start showing up, you should start using some additional measures in the form of anti aging skin care products. The market is full of anti aging skin care products. In fact there are so many anti aging skin care products that they will probably find you even before you find them. Also, with age, the skin undergoes significant change. So you will need to analyse your current skin care procedure to check if it still holds good i.e. if it is still suitable for your skin.

You should remember that aging is a natural process and there is nothing that can stop it from happening. All these anti aging skin measures can just help in delaying the aging process.

Eating a lot of fruits, avoiding stress, drinking a lot of water and using natural therapies can delay the aging process.

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Adults Don't Get Acne! Do They? 

Skin problems not only effect those in their teens, adult acne is also a very common occurrence, in today's society. Adult women are more apt to suffer from acne than men. Adult men are at higher risk in terms of permanent scaring, caused by acne problems. Contrary to what most people think, adult acne is NOT caused by improper hygiene.
Read more --> Adults Don't Get Acne! Do They?

How to lower blood pressure using a natural treatment 

More often than not, stress is a contributory factor to high blood pressure. When we feel relaxed, so is everything actually in our body, including our blood vessels. As we have seen, it's the constriction and restriction of the blood vessels which causes high blood pressure so anything which causes these to dilate or relax is beneficial. Here are some alternative ways to treat high blood pressure using herbs, aromatherapy and yoga.
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What Are Cholesterol Blockers? 

People with high cholesterol may need to take cholesterol blockers to lower their cholesterol. If you are into natural herbs and remedies, you can go to your favorite health food store and buy natural cholesterol blockers. Of course Green Tea* is a very good cholesterol blocker too. As with any type of health issue, make sure you speak with your doctor about taking any kind of medicine, even herbal cholesterol blockers.
Read more --> What Are Cholesterol Blockers?

Beware of Allergies/Reactions 

Pay attention to what you eat. With so many wonderful restaurants, trying new dishes is exciting and fun. However, several foods are responsible for up to 90% of all allergy problems. If you notice after eating certain foods you suffer from headaches, upset stomach, or other problems, make note, you could be having an allergic reaction. The foods most likely the problem include eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, shellfish, and fish. For children, the common foods include cow's milk, soy, eggs, and wheat.
Read more --> Common Food Allergy: Effectively Managing Food Allergies

How To Deal With High Blood Pressure 

People who have high blood pressure should have their blood pressures taken regularly. It is a good decision to buy your personal monitor so that you can observe your blood pressure on a regular basis. A person's blood pressure can be taken by a nurse or even a housemate. Even the person who has the condition can take his blood pressure if he uses a digital blood pressure monitor for easy reading of the result.
Read more --> How To Deal With High Blood Pressure

Health and Fitness Tip: Meditate 

Find some time away from noise and distractions for you. Meditation can come in many forms. Whatever way you meditate, ensure that you are in a quiet place with soft lighting, sit with good posture and in a comfortable position, practice slow, rhythmic breathing, and concentrate on something calm and relaxing. Meditation is a great stress reducer, which is vital for good health.
Read more --> Health and Fitness Tip: Meditate

Cooking And Cholesterol 

If you would like to lower your cholesterol level, you will probably need to cook your own meals more often, since many restaurants add heaps of fat and salt to their foods in order to add texture and taste at a low cost. Convenience foods, obviously, are well known for offering bad nutrition and plenty of fat, salt, and sugar.
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Lower Your Blood Pressure With Diet 

With one in four Americans suffering from high blood pressure, it's critical we're all aware of the dangers posed this disease which affects millions. The fatal result could be a heart attack or stroke. With the nature of high blood pressure being so `silent', it's crucial we get ourselves checked out on a regular basis - every year for checking blood pressure is fine, especially for those over 60 years of age.
Read more --> Lower Your Blood Pressure With Diet

Health and Fitness Tip: Breast Exams 

Make sure you conduct regular breast examines. This can quickly and painlessly be done during your shower or lying down when going to bed. Contact your primary physician or gynecologist for a free pamphlet showing the proper way this is done. Taking proactive steps could save your life.
Read more --> Health and Fitness Tip: Breast Exams

What Are The Causes of Migraine Headaches? 

As advanced as science is, and with all the remedies on the market, nobody yet has been able to determine the exact cause of migraine headaches. Many researchers favor the theory that migraine sufferers have a nervous system that is more sensitive to stimuli that trigger this particular kind of pain.
Read more --> What Are The Causes of Migraine Headaches?

What Are The Risks Of The Flu Vaccine? 

The flu shot has proved to be very effective at preventing the illness, although it isn't foolproof. The shot does reduce your risk of contracting influenza and it is advisable to receive an inoculation annually. Here is a listing of the individuals who it is recommended get a flu shot each year.
Read more --> What Are The Risks Of The Flu Vaccine?

Baby Boomer Exercise Facts 

Cognitive functions such as planning, organization and working memory are achieved through simple measure such as increased confidence in abilities with older adults and with younger adults in the same way. So if you have been feeling forgetful or slow to process simple things, it could be that you are not getting enough exercise.

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