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Underdiagnosis in Older Women and How Research Gaps Impact Healthcare
Did you know that older women are often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed for conditions like chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease? That’s right—it’s all in your head, Missy! Underdiagnosis is a growing concern in healthcare for older women, primarily due to gaps in medical research. These gaps contribute to missed or delayed diagnoses, leaving women vulnerable to untreated conditions. In this post, we’ll discuss the reasons behind underdiagnosis in older women and what steps you can take to ensure better healthcare outcomes. Why Underdiagnosis Happens More in Older Women Indeed, despite improvements in healthcare, older women still suffer from incorrect diagnoses disproportionately because many medical conditions present differently in women…
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Hidden Risks in Medication for Older Women
Have you ever been warned about the hidden risks of your medications, or were they kept out of sight? Medications can be instrumental in managing chronic conditions and improving the quality of life for us older gals, but a significant issue remains. Older women have been underrepresented in clinical trials, leading to medications that aren’t adequately tested for our needs. This exclusion can result in unexpected and harmful side effects. In this post, we’ll explore why older women are at greater risk for adverse drug reactions and what we can do to protect ourselves in a healthcare system that doesn’t always consider our unique needs. Why Older Women Face Higher…
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The Surprising Ways Pets Boost Senior Wellness and Mindfulness
As we age, the pursuit of wellness and mindfulness becomes increasingly vital to living a fulfilling and balanced life. But did you know that one of the most unexpected allies in this venture could be a loyal furry friend? For many seniors, pet ownership is more than just companionship—it’s a pathway to improved physical health, enhanced emotional well-being, and a more mindful, purpose-driven life. In this post, we’ll explore the surprising and powerful ways that pets can help seniors stay active, present, and emotionally resilient. From boosting physical fitness to cultivating deeper connections with the present moment, pets offer a range of benefits that can transform senior years into some…
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Stay Razor Sharp and Supercharge Your Cognitive Health Now
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use my link to make a purchase. Is the flood of health advice overwhelming you—especially when it comes to brain-boosting foods for cognitive health? Every day, we’re bombarded with conflicting messages. One diet promises to boost brainpower, while another claims to do the opposite. But in the thick of all this noise, the truth remains that food is medicine for your brain—whole foods. Aging is like a rosebud in partial bloom. You don’t rush it. You let the petals unfold as they will, and what’s wrong with that anyway? You…
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Unleashing a Fearless New Purpose After 60s, 70s, and Beyond
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use my link to make a purchase. Society often expects us to slow down as we age, but I believe this is the perfect time to embrace a fearless approach to life. It’s time we redefine what it means to age—focusing on living with purpose and embracing new possibilities after 60. Are we preprogrammed to fall in line with our societal and cultural patterns, living a cookie-cutter life—education, employment, retirement, slow down? Boom! What about purpose, passion, and possibilities? These patterns certainly influenced me, and I can’t recall being taught…
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Do the Hard Stuff—Feel Better! My 60s Health Overhaul
Why wait for tomorrow when you can start improving your health today? Every age is the right age to feel vital. “I’m too young to feel like a wet mop. What the heck is going on?” I was in my early 60s and felt exhausted all the time. I was walking around in a fog, feeling sleepy and tired. Press a button and pop—jack-in-the-box anxiety? “Okay, Cindy, time for a doctor’s visit. It’s been a long time.” My lab results, surprisingly, were normal, except for “high cholesterol,” or so was the diagnosis. Instruction from the doctor was to eat more fiber and get a colonoscopy and mammogram—sigh! I felt like…
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Unlock the Power of Healing Your Brain and Watch Now
Healing Your Brain Mental Health Crisis Dr. Greenblatt discusses our current mental health crisis as a crisis of care rather than an increase in mental health issues, and the root causes, such as environmental toxins, malnutrition, and a genetic predisposition, create a “perfect storm.” Functional Medicine Approach Dr. Hyman and Dr. Greenblatt discuss how treating the body’s biochemical imbalances can significantly improve mental health. Dr. Hyman shares his experiences where treating physical ailments led to improvements in mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Orthomolecular Psychiatry (Using the right amounts of natural substances, like vitamins and minerals, to maintain health and treat diseases). Dr. Greenblatt discusses his background…
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Is Depression the Invisible Monster in Your Mind?
“You say you’re ‘depressed’ – all I see is resilience. You are allowed to feel messed up and inside out. It doesn’t mean you’re defective – it just means you’re human.”—By David Mitchell What If Imagine A Different Reality You Are Not Broken As the above quote states, “You are allowed to feel messed up,” so permit yourself to ‘feel.’ There’s no such thing as feeling happy all the time. Feelings will ebb throughout the day. There’s a word for that, and it’s called normal. Understanding Your Feelings You have to figure out where these feelings are coming from. What is your diet like, and how do you feel after…
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Is There More to Life Than Science Tells Us?
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use my link to make a purchase. I often feared Him, constantly feeling His vigilant eyes on me. In my mind’s eye, He was an old man with a flowing white beard, His hand gripping firmly around a weather-beaten walking stick. And he ruled over the world from a brilliant golden throne. How and where did I perceive this image? In my catechism class, among other wide-eyed little urchins like me. We hung on to every scolding word that seemed to hurtle out of the teacher’s mouth like a raging…
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How to Shatter the Silent Killer of Memory Loss
I’ll never forget the phone ringing that quiet morning. I picked up, with dread in my gut. Nobody calls me this early. “Hello?” “He’s dead,” came the response in a raspy whisper. “What, what did you say?” I could feel my throat tightening. “He’s dead,” she said. My stomach sank. My mind went blank, and a foggy haze took hold. I saw him four months ago while visiting out of state. He looked the same as when I last saw him—a handsome man with a twinkle in his eyes. He wore the same grin on his face that he always had, almost like he knew something you didn’t, but that…
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