http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com At age 60 I was a contestant in a Ms. Senior America competition. I knew my chances of winning were slim because among other deficits, I do not sing, dance, twirl a baton or recite poetry. When I shared my shortcomings with the pageant director, she sugge... http://www.articlealley.com/article_201096_32.html 14th August 2007 Recently on "America's Got Talent" a 75 year old woman performed a song and dance routine. (This reference is not to the Rappin Granny who was outstanding.) Before she began I mentally cheered her on with, "You go girl!" I was reminded of a CD an olde... http://www.articlealley.com/article_191670_23.html 25th July 2007 There are now more than 34 million retired Americans, and with the oldest of today's 76 million boomers beginning to retire, that figure that will swell to 69.4 million in 2030. In his book, Age Power, Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., says, "Retirement is a relat... http://www.articlealley.com/article_187723_35.html 23rd July 2007 I found the following message on a discussion board: "Those of us between 45 and 65 are not considered seniors - and yet many of us are not comfortable in gyms . . . We are truly a neglected group. Our local park districts have several senior exercise... http://www.articlealley.com/article_183530_23.html 05th July 2007 Can't figure out where to start to improve the quality of your lifestyle? Here are some simple things to help get started. If you can follow the suggestions for a month, you will be well on your way to reducing belly fat AND establishing an anti-aging lif... http://www.articlealley.com/article_179799_23.html 01st July 2007 Are you old enough to remember Cher? If so, do you remember what her teeth looked like when she first started out? I am probably the only person on earth with the same crooked teeth. The good news: she got hers fixed, and so did I. The bad news. I d... http://www.articlealley.com/article_175711_23.html 18th June 2007 Not many families escape the horror of seeing a loved one with cancer go through the agony of chemotherapy -- a barbaric "treatment" that more times than not eventually helps to kill the patient. I am aware there are many "cures" after chemotherapy. T... http://www.articlealley.com/article_166382_23.html 30th May 2007 In a recent "Dear Abby" column, a woman who signed herself "Upset" complained about having been given a senior discount without her requesting it. She wrote in part, "Abby, I have more than 10 years before I turn 65. By today's standards, this is far f... http://www.articlealley.com/article_164487_24.html 24th May 2007 Are you ever frustrated and annoyed by advertising for products that claim to eliminate the "look" of wrinkles or otherwise improve the appearance of your skin.? What amazes me are "before and after" pictures intended to show near miraculous improvement ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_162021_23.html 21st May 2007 If you are at midlife or younger, you need to start thinking about your aging mom, and how you can help her (and you) stay younger and healthier longer. This is important. The quality of your own "golden years" will depend on the quality of your mom's ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_158894_24.html 12th May 2007 The husband of a friend fell while visiting a friend in the hospital. I guess if you are going to fall, that's the best place to be. He was allowed to stay in the hospital for just three days and then was shipped off to a nursing home, or "skilled nursing... http://www.articlealley.com/article_155647_27.html 06th May 2007 In response to an article I wrote about managing the aging process, I received this email: "Barbara, I think you are "right on". When I was teaching high school, I felt young and attractive. Now that I have retired and especially now that I am recently... http://www.articlealley.com/article_149081_27.html 18th April 2007 The American way of aging, bogged down in stultifying tradition and outmoded conventional wisdom is changing, thank goodness. But it's going to be a long time before our culture has the guts to trash what doesn't make sense anymore. As early as age 50 ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146499_23.html 11th April 2007 True preventive health care is nonexistent for most Americans. That's because traditional medicine focuses on treatment of symptoms, and that's not prevention. Our health care system operates like the old barn door � it's left open and then the farmer ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_141993_23.html 29th March 2007 People who care about their health often overlook the importance of having regular blood tests. The most comprehensive blood test is known as the CBC/Chemistry Profile. It's inexpensive and measures 35 different blood parameters that can have a powerf... http://www.articlealley.com/article_136958_23.html 12th March 2007 It's not news that the "golden years" of many older people, especially women, are years hijacked by young family members in need of care. It's not just boomers caring for aging parents; it's aging parents caring for children of their boomer aged children ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_132477_27.html 27th February 2007 The so-called civilized world we live in makes it difficult to maintain youthful attributes and stay healthy. Fast food, pollution, low and non-nutrition processed edibles eaten as food, stress, medications, lack of adequate information and our own neglig... http://www.articlealley.com/article_127566_23.html 08th February 2007 On a talk show recently, the host and I were discussing retirement. He related the story of a friend, a CEO who couldn't wait to retire at 65. The pressure and stress of running a company had become so burdensome he was counting the days until it was all ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_120920_24.html 17th January 2007 It's clear that "aging gracefully" means different things to different people. To some it's "surrender to old age." To others aging gracefully is going with the flow: "You only live so long, you are going to die anyway, so live however it makes you hap... http://www.articlealley.com/article_118742_23.html 10th January 2007 Thanks to Suzanne Somers, natural hormone replacement is gaining acceptance by women. Because natural hormones � estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone -- are not patentable, the pharmaceutical industry is not happy. When women switch from synthetic t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_117398_23.html 07th January 2007 The mental and physical decline that accompanies the aging process ? is it inevitable? Or is it a result of cultural influences and how we live? Gerontologist John W. Rowe, MD, believes, as do many other experts, that 70 percent of the aging process is... http://www.articlealley.com/article_115675_24.html 03rd January 2007 It's a fact: Many Boomers plan to work in some capacity in retirement. When they reach the big six-o, they won't automatically switch into the role of typical traditional retiree. It's is not part of their life plan. They will not fade into the sunset ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_112689_23.html 16th December 2006 Copyright 2006 Barbara Morris, R.Ph. When older people ? men and women -- meet for the first time, very early into the encounter they often volunteer their age. Why do they do it? To show off, if they think they look good for their age? Or, do they ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_104952_23.html 17th November 2006 Copyright 2006 Barbara Morris, R.Ph. It's a fact: How fast or how well you age is all in the head. It's as simple as that. It's how you decide to behave. It's your attitude about life. It's how you feel about yourself. It's about what you think is p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_103181_23.html 16th November 2006 by Barbara Morris, R.Ph. In 2005 the Alzheimer's Association (AA) awarded 92 grants totaling $17.8 million, pushing the Association's funding for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) research since 1982 to over $185 million. Of the 92 grants, just one went to t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_96859_23.html 06th November 2006 Copyright 2006 Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Before looking for an alternative or anti-aging doctor, you must do several things. First: Educate yourself. If you have a specific medical condition, learn as much as you can about available treatments. (This is... http://www.articlealley.com/article_87568_23.html 08th September 2006 Copyright 2006 Barbara Morris, R.Ph. If you are a woman between 35 and 50, do you think about the quality of your life in 25 years? It's normal not to think about the future at this stage of life because you have all you can do to deal with what is h... http://www.articlealley.com/article_84071_23.html 22nd August 2006 Copyright 2006 Barbara Morris, R.Ph. As a child, I remember that my mother called a woman's hair her "crowning glory." She was proud of her hair – it was thick and beautiful. As a reminder of her youth, she kept a thick braid of her hair that was at le... http://www.articlealley.com/article_81274_23.html 13th August 2006 Copyright 2006 Barbara Morris, R.Ph. If you eat fast food, even occasionally, you must admire how quickly they crank out the stuff. A proven, time-tested system makes it possible. Every day, in every way, they prepare and serve every burger and every ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_78328_23.html 31st July 2006 If you eat fast food, even occasionally, you must admire how quickly they crank out the stuff. A proven, time-tested system makes it possible. Every day, in every way, they prepare and serve every burger and every batch of fries exactly the same way. No ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_77228_17.html 27th July 2006