“There are some important nuances of the guidelines. They don’t apply to people who’ve already had a heart attack or stroke. And they don’t tell adults who are currently taking daily aspirin to stop taking it. However, the task force does caution that because of increased bleeding risk with age, patients may need to consider stopping daily aspirin use around age 75.“
The URL’s below will lead you to a Podcast that I think has some good suggestions and information for embracing aging. In addition, the website is a good resource for topics, that may give you ideas for recreating yourself as you age.
Type the URL address below into your browser to access the Untrained Wisdom Podcast, created by Shuva Rahimm. https://untrainedwisdom.com
Living with Arthritis has many challenges. Below is a link to a podcast, which I think could be helpful in providing solutions and guidelines for dealing with this health challenge.
Finding help experts to assist us in developing the skills to make the right decisions and know what questions to ask when meeting with our doctors for our health challenges and well-being is a formidable task.
When you have a free moment, learn more by listening to my Episode 35 podcast, which provides a brief introduction to this blog post and the links which are available for your quick access to the website.
This podcast is available on Apple podcast, Google podcast, and other platforms of your choice. Just click this link to select: https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7.
“Open-Heart Surgery survivor“. I am one of the lucky women who had doctors who believed that I was having pains in my heart. At 47 years old heavy breathing, excruciating pain in my chest, ‘unusual fatigue’ – all of that – did not resemble anything most of the doctors I saw would expect from a woman my age. This is the story of many a woman young and old.
February is American Heart Month. This Friday February 4th is National Wear Red Day in the United States.
Know the Facts About Women and Heart Disease by using the resources below. A brief introduction is available on my podcast – Episode 31
You can also listen to the Wellness Connections on Apple podcast, Google podcast, and other platforms of your choice. Just click the link below to select. https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7
FYI: Senior Planet is partners with AARP. Below is a quote about the programs available:
“Senior Planet is the flagship program of Older Adults Technology Services(OATS) from AARP and plays a central role in the Senior Planet Supporter experience.”
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We have discussed Integrative Medicine as a form of self care to complement your personal health regimen.
An Integrative Medicine Specialist, and a breast medical oncologist Dr. Ting Bao takes an integrative therapy approach to cancer care. Listen to her video at the link below for a discussion on how she incorporates these methods in caring for her patients.
In past blog posts I have written about the ways Integrative Medicine can impact our lives as an addition to our wellness regimens.
This is not to suggest that your medications are not appropriate for your medical needs. However, I believe that conversations about other methods in how we think about pain is worth exploring.
Dr. Andrew Weil, has been a pioneer of new ideas for maintaining a healthful lifestyle, his website has a wealth of information that you will want to explore.
In a recent podcast Dr. Weil discusses ideas with Dr. Howard Schubiner, an internist, pediatrician, and director of the Mind Body Medicine Center, which they refer to as “Mind-Body Approaches” to healing chronic pain.
As I have discussed in the past, the aging process brings about all types of adjustments we must confront. Therefore, when I find something interesting, which I believe can complement your well-being, I am eager to share it with you.
Below is podcast, which discusses integrative methods, for healing chronic pain and what causes it.
Listen when you find an opportunity. It just may help you.
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You can visit Dr. Weil’s website at the links below.
livingsenior.me 