Deep-Fried Everything at the County Fair
After 30 years of living in Los Angeles, I finally went to the Los Angeles County Fair this past weekend. We went on Saturday, and early enough to get a great parking spot. We slathered […]
Hot Flash: Avoiding Major Food Poisoning
As millions of us prepare for our traditional end-of-summer picnics or barbecues, experts advise special care to prevent botulism and other potentially fatal food-borne illnesses. I remember when I was in my 20s, my roommate […]
Key Steps to A Healthy, Happy Liver
By Barbara Bishop Last week, I had my gallbladder removed. My doctors discovered that it was inflamed, and contained many gallstones. One of the gallstones was stuck in a pathway where the gallbladder, […]
Watermelon’s Health Benefits: Who Knew?
Ah, the fruits of summer. Peaches, nectarines, cherries, watermelon. I have such fond memories of them as a kid. My brother and I would swing on our swing set and eat watermelon; then have a […]
Hot Flash: Bloating – What is the Cause?
Some days I wake up feeling much thinner than the day before. My stomach is a little flatter, and I can fit nicely into my skinny clothes. But some days, I feel like I’m lugging […]
Hot Flash: Cannabis Gaining Popularity with Seniors
When I was a younger gal, I smoked pot several times. Each time, the only thing I got was super-high, paranoid and ate everything in sight before passing out for the rest of […]
Hot Flash: What Heat Does To Your Body
Especially those (that be me) over 50 Is it hot enough for you? It is for me. Too damn hot. And, if you happen to be 50 years old or older, it can […]
Hot Flash: Carbs That Are Healthy For You
I’ve been strongly encouraged – more like ordered – to eat more veggies by my doctor. Since I haven’t been much of a veggie eater my whole life, I conducted some research on line […]
Hot Flash: My 50-Plus Beach Work Out
I love the ocean and the beach. Especially in the early morning. You beat the crowds, it’s cooler and there’s a gentle calmness in the air. I asked an expert if a proud, out-of-shape, AARP-card […]
Saving Big with Home Beauty Remedies
I am tired of spending thousands of dollars a year looking “younger than 50.” Over the past year, I purchased four different eye creams (one was $400) and they all have worked really […]