Tips and ideas to live your best life
Welcome back. Live Your Best Life is here to provide the most up-to-date and valuable information about all aspects of seniors living their best lives. We will keep you updated on all the latest health, exercise, hobbies, and activities for seniors.
IN THIS ISSUE
- Cut These Foods Out Of Your Diet To Reduce The Risk Of Cardiac Arrest.
- Is Ozempic ruining your teeth?.
- Guide to Non-Wheat Flours.
- Lower Your Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
- Tips for Snacks if You’re on a Keto Diet.
- Blood Clot Symptoms to Know.
- Signs Your Muscle Pain Is Something Else.
- A Yale Medicine rheumatologist describes the most effective therapies.
- When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Reasons for Memory Loss.
- 9 Tips for Flat Abs.
- Why strength training is crucial for seniors
- Tart Cherry Juice: Benefits and Warnings.
- 11 Exotic Fruits You Should Try.
- The Fastest Way to Save Photos from Messages on iPhone
- How to Recycle Your Old Phones and Appliances for Free
- You Can Improve Your iPhone’s Call Quality With Voice Isolation. Here’s How.
AGING
Cut These Foods Out Of Your Diet To Reduce The Risk Of Cardiac Arrest. Cardiac arrest is a sudden and severe medical emergency where the heart abruptly stops beating, leading to a halt in blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. Unlike a heart attack, cardiac arrest is typically due to an electrical malfunction in the heart that disrupts its rhythm.
Is Ozempic ruining your teeth?. Despite their widely touted benefits — primarily weight loss and diabetes control, among others — GLP-1 medications have also been linked to some unwelcome side effects. In addition to the main complaints of gastrointestinal issues, some lesser-known side effects have emerged, including mood changes, hair loss, and “Ozempic face.”
Guide to Non-Wheat Flours. It’ll work in pies, cakes, and cookies, but you may need to use a little less of it if the recipe calls for wheat flour. You can get white or brown rice flour. Brown has a slightly nuttier taste and grittier texture. Try some rice flour chocolate cake if you’re trying to cut back on traditional wheat flour.
HEALTH
Lower Your Risk for Atrial Fibrillation. If you’ve ever felt unexpected palpitations, quivering, or fluttering in your chest that lasts more than a few seconds, atrial fibrillation (Afib) is one of the conditions your doctor will want to rule out.
Tips for Snacks if You’re on a Keto Diet. Diets require a great deal of discipline, and it’s always good to be prepared when hunger strikes between meals. Finding easy snacks on a keto diet can be especially challenging if you don’t have low-carb, high-fat foods readily available. However, with a bit of extra planning, you can enjoy many keto-friendly snacks throughout the day that will keep you satiated while staying within your macronutrient limits.
Blood Clot Symptoms to Know. It’s a clump of cells and protein in your blood. A clot helps slow bleeding when you’re injured. It usually dissolves as you heal. But if it doesn’t, or if it forms when it’s not needed, it can clog up or completely block a blood vessel.
PAIN RELIEF
Signs Your Muscle Pain Is Something Else. Fibromyalgia is a condition that makes your muscles ache and feel stiff. If you have it, you may be more sensitive to pain than most people. You’ll also feel the pain all over your body, on both sides, and above and below your waist. You may also experience fatigue and brain fog.
A Yale Medicine rheumatologist describes the most effective therapies. While joint pain and swelling are common symptoms of more than 100 different forms of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can damage more than a person’s joints.
MEMORY LOSS
When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s normal for people to become a bit forgetful as they age. So, how can you tell a harmless “senior moment” from Alzheimer’s disease? One in nine people 65 and older has this devastating form of dementia. In its first stages, Alzheimer’s may not be obvious to friends and family. But there are some early warning signs to watch for.
Reasons for Memory Loss. First, it’s harder to recall things when you haven’t slept. Second, sleep strengthens the bonds between brain cells that help you remember for the long term. Third, it’s harder to form memories in the first place when your mind is wandering because of a lack of sleep. Good sleep hygiene can help: aim for 8 hours of sleep per night, exercise daily, maintain a regular sleep schedule, and limit alcohol and caffeine consumption late in the day.
GOOD BOOKS TO READ
Here is a book to discuss and learn about the End Times. END TIMES: How to understand Bible prophecy: Are there Biblical signs that show us when Jesus will return
I have several other books you may be interested in. They cover photography, fishing, Christian studies, exercise, and Disc Golf.
FITNESS
9 Tips for Flat Abs. Like the quest for the Holy Grail, many people are on a mission to improve their abs. Luckily, lost abs can be regained with a little effort. These nine simple exercises and lifestyle tips work.
Why strength training is crucial for seniors, strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders or young fitness enthusiasts. For seniors, it’s one of the most potent ways to age well. After the age of 50, we naturally begin to lose muscle mass and bone density—a condition known as sarcopenia.
LIFESTYLE
Tart Cherry Juice: Benefits and Warnings. Tart cherries—in particular, tart cherry juice—have gotten much attention over the past 10 years or so, primarily because of their powerful plant-based phytonutrients. Also known as sour or Montmorency cherries, these tangy yet somewhat sweet-tart cherries are mainly grown in Michigan, New York, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. They are available in both dried and concentrated forms.
11 Exotic Fruits You Should Try. A waxy, sweet/tart fruit that tastes of citrus, apple, and plum, star fruit hails from Southeast Asia. It turns golden yellow when ripe. Each has less than 40 calories but plenty of fiber and vitamin C. Simply wash, slice, and eat — no need to peel or seed. It’s a stellar addition to salads and shines as a garnish. But avoid it if you have kidney problems.
TECHNICAL
The Fastest Way to Save Photos from Messages on iPhone. How do you save a picture from a text message on an iPhone? Saving photos from the Messages app used to be pretty tedious. Now you can download and save images with the tap of a single button! We’ll show you the quickest way to save photos from text messages, as well as review where items are saved once downloaded.
How to Recycle Your Old Phones and Appliances for Free. Whether you’re discarding an obsolete phone or a larger appliance, such as a washing machine, you have several sustainable options.
You Can Improve Your iPhone’s Call Quality With Voice Isolation. Here’s How. Taking a phone call in a busy area can be frustrating for the person on the other end of the call. They can have a hard time hearing what you’re saying if you’re in a busy cafe or on a packed bus. But there’s a hidden iPhone feature that can make your calls more straightforward for the person on the other end, and it’s called Voice Isolation.