Three things a person should avoid once they are past 70 years old. P.S. I’m on the list

I’m being a bit lazy this week. Actually, that’s not true. I just seem to hit a wall on coming up with something that I felt you fine folks would pay even a hint of attention to. So, I’m cheating and republishing a post that I put out on Quora.com a few weeks ago.  It […]

You May Be Ignoring Your Best COVID-19 Defense. Our “Leaders” Certainly Are!

I don’t get it. In all of the recommendations we are getting to avoid contracting COVID-19, have you ever heard one utterance suggesting consideration of “immune system competence?” You know, like, putting your body in the best position to ward it off naturally before it can get a foothold. I watch more Fox News and […]

The Okinawa Diet – and Living to 100

Some time ago – April 30, 2018 – I introduced readers to Dr. Michael Greger,  American physician, author, and professional speaker on public health issues. Dr. Greger is a clinical nutritionist.  I’ve been following him for several years by subscribing to his NutritionFacts.org blog. As a very vocal critic of our food industry and our […]

Don’t Let Yourself Become a Senior Citizen. There’s a Better Alternative.

There’s been a rush of questions on Quora.com lately about when someone becomes a “senior citizen.” Is it when you are 60? 70? 80? 90? I don’t like the moniker.  Or most monikers tagged to those of us beyond mid-life.  So I fired off an answer to one of the posted questions and decided I’d […]

The Ultimate Act of Ageism is Upon Us. Are You Prepared?

Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay Covid, shmovid! It won’t touch me. You see, I can’t let it touch me because – well, I’m too freaking old! It’s a birthday month for me – number 78 in a few days.  It’s just a number but it drives me deeper into the “expendable” category that is subtly being hinted at […]

What? You Haven’t Gotten Your Stent Yet?

Over the last 30 months of invading your email with this weekly diatribe, I’ve frequently quoted a fellow named Katz, as in Dr. David Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM. (I don’t have the time to look up all those credentials – feel free). Dr. Katz is very quotable. I first got hooked on Dr. […]