Health & Vitality
Want to Feel Great? Try These Protein Powders!
Protein. Did you ever think you could be doing it wrong? We all eat it and talk about how important it is, but do we know how much or what type we should be consuming? It’s one of the most critical nutrients but many of us don’t get enough of it. We know that getting...
The Healing Power of Music
Is there such a thing as the healing power of music? I’m going out on a limb here, but I’m pretty sure we’ve all had the same experience of hearing a song that transports us back in time to an event, or a person, or just a feeling. Perhaps it’s a cherished Christmas...
The Best Vitamins and Minerals for Everyone Over 50
Now, we know for sure that men and women are different – physically, socially, shall I continue or do you see where I might be going with this?! ? But, would you have guessed that differences between men and women are also very real when it comes to nutritional needs?...
Sexy, Single and Over 50: Finding Self Love
by Laura Pegado You're a single female, over 50, and still have the urge for romance and passion. Your hormones often remind you of how human and desirous you still want to be. You feel sexy, yet the cards just haven’t dealt you a man of your dreams. Self-doubt begins...
Float Therapy: The Ultimate Stress Reliever
by Barbara Zagata Float therapy, viewed by many as the ultimate stress reliever, is a highly effective way to establish a very deep meditative state of mind. By giving yourself this gift of absolute stillness on a regular basis, you’ll greatly increase your ability to...
Everyone Is Trying CBD – Should You?
It seems the subject of CBD oil is everywhere you look – from annoying pop-ups on social media to retail stores selling CBD products right in your own neighborhood. Many are making seemingly miraculous claims that this oil will solve a vast number of our health...
8 Memory Board Games That Will Stimulate Your Memory
Are board games just “fun and games”? The best board games work your brain: they make you use your memory, develop critical thinking skills, use strategy proficiency, and more. Games that employ strategy are essential for keeping your memory sharp. Whenever you have...
Am I Beginning To Lose My Memory?
The dreaded “senior moment”: that instance that you can’t find the right word, your car keys or recall the name of an old friend. No matter that we all, no matter our age, have those moments. When it happens to you, it gets real. You worry, “Am I beginning to lose my...
5 Alternative Therapies You May Never Have Heard of But Really Should Try
To borrow a line from Tyrone in The Princess Bride, “If you haven’t got your health, you haven’t got anything.” Chances are pretty good if you’re in your fifth or sixth decade you’ve had your share of health challenges over your lifetime. How do you handle the ups and...
Try Gentle Yoga for Flexibility and Fitness
If you’ve been thinking of giving yoga a try because you’ve heard how amazing it is but you’re not as flexible or strong as you used to be… here’s a way for non-flexible seniors to get the benefits of yoga without the senseless frustration of trying to pretzel...
5 Steps Toward Overcoming Depression Besides Medication
Congratulations on being here and reading this! It means that you’ve taken the first step in overcoming depression. Perhaps you are reading this because of someone you know who has been showing signs of depression, or you are personally feeling depressed. Either way,...
How To Raise Your Blood Pressure
by Glenn Baja Much attention is given to ways to prevent high blood pressure (hypertension), but fewer people are concerned about low blood pressure (hypotension). While it might seem desirable to have low blood pressure, if it dips too low, it can cause problems....
Lipitor: Blessing or Curse?
by Blake Christensen edited by Glenn Baja Is Lipitor the right drug for you? Are the side-effects something to be concerned about? Does it affect memory loss, cause erectile dysfunction, or increase the odds of getting prostate cancer? In fact, what is Lipitor? What...
Humor: Powering Healthy Lifestyles
What would the world be like without humor? Well, it certainly wouldn’t take a brain surgeon to recognize there’d be a lot less laughing and smiling! Humor has the means and ability to power a healthy lifestyle. Besides being a well-known communication tool, it’s a...
Vitality– What Does It Look Like in Your Life?
What exactly is living and embracing a life of vitality? Is there ways to bring more vitality into our lives? Is vitality something that we have control over, or is it just there, inside of us? If it is something we have control over, how can we get more of it? In...
Does Age Affect Memory?
By Diana Creel Elarde We have all had those times, the ones we joke about as a “senior moment” where our memory seems to fail us. A word lost here and there, or perhaps a foggy recollection of an event that we have trouble fully recalling. Does age affect memory,...
6 Best Balance Exercises for Older Adults
By Glenn Baja Many older adults suffer from balance problems, and falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death among seniors. Even healthy older adults experience less secure balance than in their younger years - but this doesn’t mean you can’t improve...
4 Aquatic Exercises That Will Kick Your Butt (And get you in shape fast!)
By Glenn Baja If high-impact exercise like running or high-jumps aren’t in your repertoire but you want to stay in shape throughout your senior years - especially if you live somewhere it’s hard to get outside in wintry weather - you don’t have to spend all your time...
5 Ways to Get Rid of Flabby Arms
By Glenn Baja Feeling a bit self-conscious about those flabby arms? It’s not uncommon to have excess fat on your arms if you’re carrying a little extra on other parts of your body....
10 Exercises For Those Who Sit Too Much
By Glenn Baja Feeling like your spending the majority of your time on your rear? It’s not uncommon. In fact, most people spend too much time sitting and end up with poor posture, heart disease, loss of mobility, back pain, weight gain, and the dreaded “dead butt...
Tips and Tricks to Improve Memory With the Big Three
Being over 50 means never taking a memory lapse at face value. Did you forget to call your boss back? Fail to take your medication? Overlook a social obligation? Such incidents sometimes send us into a frantic search for ways to improve memory. The subtext, of course,...
Spiritual and Personal Growth: Thriving with Meditation
Does the word “meditation” conjure up images of gurus with flowing robes and long hair, lighting incense sticks while repeating “OM” over and over? If you were around in the 1960’s, you probably first learned of meditation as part of the Hippie counterculture....
Get Fit with the Only Full Body Workout You’ll Ever Need (Videos)
Fitness is important at every age, and a full body workout can help. As we progress through life, improving our physical condition can prevent injury and keep us healthy and sharp. What does a full body workout look like? That depends on you. But all fitness programs...
Things That Get Even Better As You’re Aging
As we get older, we're told things go downhill from here. But what about things that get better with aging? You'll be amazed. The saying goes, "youth is wasted on the young." If we knew now, right? It is easy to get bogged down in the negative things about aging:...
Why Loneliness Is a Trap and How to Break Free
Feeling alone is one of the most miserable emotions to endure. But, you don’t have to be trapped in it, there are ways to avoid the pits.
How To Find Health, Love, And Adventure in Just 10,000 Steps A Day
Scientists have known for decades that taking 10,000 steps a day can improve your health in a multitude of ways. However, this simple strategy can also improve other aspects of your life by helping you find love and adventure. All you have to do is put one foot in...
Seven Excellent Ways to Boost Your Brain Power
These seven easy steps can help you boost your brain power...and have fun in the process. We've done the legwork, all you have to do is read and apply! Just like the rest of our body, our brain changes as we age. Fortunately, there are ways to boost brain power easily...
10 Simple Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle That You Can Try Right Now
Life keeps getting in the way of your plans to start a more healthy lifestyle. You can change that, right here and right now. It is easy to get caught up in your hectic daily life and forget about taking care of yourself. Because of that, the healthy lifestyle you...
Heart Health: Fun Facts, Tips, and More for Your Ticker
Your heart works hard, day in and day out. It never stops. To make sure it keeps running and to increase your longevity, you have to take care of it. All it takes are a few small changes to your lifestyle. These simple adjustments will make a big impact in your heart...
Why Is Exercising Important?
By Glenn Baja Exercising…we all know we ought to engage and incorporate it into our lives. But do we really understand why it’s important? In simplest terms, exercise equals good health. Exercising equates to a healthier mind, body, and spirit. By incorporating a...
Thriving After 50: Lessons Of The Blackbelt
Earning Your Black Belt After 50 Can Be The Most Rewarding Experience My legs still tingle and feel tense from the exertion. My lower back, once in the running for L4,L5, S1 surgery, knows it had a workout. My body is totally spent, despite getting a good nights...
Empty Nest Syndrome: 11 Ways to Cope With Absence
Empty Nest Syndrome Is Real And Can Be Dangerous Empty nest syndrome…you’ve heard of it in the past, yet never really understood what it was. Not until today. College classes begin on Monday and it’s time to move your last child into the dorm. She’s excited, yet...
Interview With Harvard Professor of Medicine Dr. Walter Willett Talks About What We Should Eat
Today I have the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Walter Willett. Dr. Willett is the Chairmen of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health and a Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. A world renowned researcher Dr. Willett has won...
Interview With Kevin Schultz | Starting Martial Arts Over 50
Beginning Martial Arts After 50 Years Old Glenn Baja here with Thrive After Fifty. I am sitting here with Kevin Schultz. Kevin is a fifth degree black belt and has his own company here. Tell us, Kevin, how did you get here? Kevin: Glad to be here. I started doing...
Interview With Dr. Vincent Mack | Dental Challenges In Adults Over 50
Glen: Hello, I am here with Dr. Vincent Mack. Dr. Mack you have been a dentist for how long now? Dr. Mack: I have been in practice now for 27 years since 1987. Glenn: I have a lot of questions and I focus on people after the age of fifty. Dr. Mack: I happen to be...
Burning Man: A Virgin No More/Part 2
This is the second installment of a two-part article on my experience at the Burning Man Festival. You can click here for part one. It wasn't until my first night out on the playa, the open commons area where art and structures are built and displayed, that I was...
Burning Man: A Virgin No More
By Glenn Baja “Welcome to Burning Man. How many have you attended in the past?” the greeter asks as I reach the entrance to the event. “This is my first” I reply. “Are you by yourself?” “Yes.” “You're one courageous soul” she replies, and at the same time asks me to...
17 Free Ways To More Energy In Minutes!
Everyone Needs More Energy In Their Day Making the most of your life requires energy. Are you feeling lethargic or sluggish? Do you rely on coffee and sugar to make it through the day? I’d like to share some energy-boosting tips that will help you get out of your...