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Balancing Medications with Risks

As the Baby Boomer Generation is Aging, we are seeing an increased demand for medications specific to our needs. From managing high blood pressure to treating osteoporosis, the medication requirements for Baby Boomers are diverse. It’s crucial to understand that these requirements are not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Each individual has unique needs, depending on their Health history and current conditions. The delicate balance between the benefits and risks of medications is a cornerstone of modern healthcare. Every medication brings its own set of potential benefits and risks, and understanding these can help patients and healthcare providers make informed decisions. Our Experts in this area of the site explore the medication options decisions we face as we are aging.

Medications can work by targeting specific pathways or cells, altering physical or chemical states, or replacing missing biological components. The mechanism of action significantly affects both their efficacy and their risk profile. Some medications can have serious long-term effects, such as liver damage or susceptibility to other diseases, making it crucial to monitor their use over time. Balancing the benefits and risks of medications is vital for effective healthcare. By staying informed and actively managing our medication, patients can significantly influence our own health outcomes.

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Fueling the Human Machine / Axay Shah

He turned 50, watched his energy crash, and instead of reaching for a pill, he threw out cooked food entirely — 16 years later he's run eight marathons and never taken a single medication.Axay Shah, author of "In Nature We Trust," joins Brigitte to explain why he ditched cooked food at 50 and hasn…

He turned 50, watched his energy crash, and instead of reaching for a pill, he threw out cooked food entirely — 16 years later he's run eight marathons and never taken a single medication.Axay Shah,…

He turned 50, watched his energy crash, and instead of reaching for a pill, he threw out cooked food entirely — 16 years later he's run eight marathons and never taken a single medication.Axay Shah, author of "In Nature We Trust," joins Brigitte to explain why he ditched cooked food at 50 and hasn't looked back. His philosophy is simple: if Mother Nature didn't make it, it doesn't go on his plate. No more diabetes, no blood pressure issues, no doctor visits — just raw fruits, vegetables, and a mantra he built his life around. Brigitte and Axay swap notes on food intolerances, the myths aro…

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Avatar Of Brigitte Cutshall Brigitte Cutshall July 8, 2026
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Veteran Food Assistance With Dignity

Many military and veteran families are facing tough times. Groceries are more expensive, paychecks do not go as far, and reaching out for help can feel discouraging. This conversation addresses those challenges and offers hope for a better path. Vicki Sarracino, Vice President of Programs at Sold…

Many military and veteran families are facing tough times. Groceries are more expensive, paychecks do not go as far, and reaching out for help can feel discouraging. This conversation addresses those …

Many military and veteran families are facing tough times. Groceries are more expensive, paychecks do not go as far, and reaching out for help can feel discouraging. This conversation addresses those challenges and offers hope for a better path. Vicki Sarracino, Vice President of Programs at Soldiers' Angels, explains how the group supports service members, veterans, and their families. They provide food distributions, food pantries, help at VA hospitals, hygiene kits, transportation, housing welcome kits, care packages for those deployed, and more. The main focus is dignity. Veterans are t…

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Avatar Of Scott Deluzio Scott DeLuzio July 7, 2026
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Adventure Travel on a Limited Caregiver’s Budget

When you’re a caregiver, the idea of traveling the world might seem impossible. Add a limited budget to the equation, and it feels downright out of reach. But traveling while caring for someone you love doesn’t require wealthy retirement savings or months of vacation time. It requires creativity…

When you’re a caregiver, the idea of traveling the world might seem impossible. Add a limited budget to the equation, and it feels downright out of reach. But traveling while caring for someone you …

When you’re a caregiver, the idea of traveling the world might seem impossible. Add a limited budget to the equation, and it feels downright out of reach. But traveling while caring for someone you love doesn’t require wealthy retirement savings or months of vacation time. It requires creativity, planning, and a willingness to embrace a different kind of adventure. Running With Cat tells the story of Anthony Copeland-Parker and Catherine Popp, who didn’t let a diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s stop them from exploring the world together. They became nomads for eight years, traveling…

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From Seizures to Self-Trust: Hannia Zanana's Journey

Before she was a healer, she was numb—trapped under heavy medication for epilepsy and jumping out of airplanes just to feel a spark of life.Hannia Zanana, founder of Be HLTH, opens up about living with epilepsy and the six years she spent over-medicated and disconnected from her own body. She shar…

Before she was a healer, she was numb—trapped under heavy medication for epilepsy and jumping out of airplanes just to feel a spark of life.Hannia Zanana, founder of Be HLTH, opens up about living w…

Before she was a healer, she was numb—trapped under heavy medication for epilepsy and jumping out of airplanes just to feel a spark of life.Hannia Zanana, founder of Be HLTH, opens up about living with epilepsy and the six years she spent over-medicated and disconnected from her own body. She shares the turning point — a face-to-face encounter with a sperm whale — that cracked open her relationship with vulnerability, intuition, and healing. Now a certified health coach, Hannia helps women listen to what their bodies are trying to tell them, from emotional eating to unresolved childhood …

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Avatar Of Brigitte Cutshall Brigitte Cutshall July 3, 2026
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Turn Talent into Income: Marketing in the Arts

Many people dream of making a living in the arts. They imagine the performances, the applause, the recording sessions, or perhaps seeing their work displayed for the world to enjoy. What they often don't see is the entrepreneurial mindset required to sustain a creative career over decades.On a recen…

Many people dream of making a living in the arts. They imagine the performances, the applause, the recording sessions, or perhaps seeing their work displayed for the world to enjoy. What they often do…

Many people dream of making a living in the arts. They imagine the performances, the applause, the recording sessions, or perhaps seeing their work displayed for the world to enjoy. What they often don't see is the entrepreneurial mindset required to sustain a creative career over decades.On a recent episode of the Power of After Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with world-renowned conductor, composer, producer, and entrepreneur Robert Emery. Although Robert began his professional music career as a child prodigy, his long-term success has had far less to do with talent than with his willin…

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Avatar Of Deborah Johnson Deborah Johnson July 3, 2026
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Recognizing Anxiety Before Burnout With Melissa Coloton

“Honor your mind, body, and soul.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Melissa Coloton about her journey from farm life to corporate sales. They talk about high-pressure anxiety and burnout, as well as insights on self-awareness, purpose, and holistic well-being. What to listen for: Honoring your…

“Honor your mind, body, and soul.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Melissa Coloton about her journey from farm life to corporate sales. They talk about high-pressure anxiety and burnout, as well…

“Honor your mind, body, and soul.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Melissa Coloton about her journey from farm life to corporate sales. They talk about high-pressure anxiety and burnout, as well as insights on self-awareness, purpose, and holistic well-being. What to listen for: Honoring yourself means recognizing and responding to your emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental needs. Self-awareness helps us catch patterns and make better decisions over time. Understanding that our mind, body, and soul are connected helps us to see life holistically and from various perspectives Extern…

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Avatar Of Nick Mcgowan Nick McGowan July 2, 2026
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Community Isn’t Optional After 40—It’s Medicine

Wait… is Community a show? Or are we talking about actual community? In a conversation with Bruce Y. Lee, on We DO Mind, we couldn’t remember if Community was a show, and mixed it up with Parks and Recreation before remembering it was a sitcom with Ted Danson. We often recognize fictio…

Wait… is Community a show? Or are we talking about actual community? In a conversation with Bruce Y. Lee, on We DO Mind, we couldn’t remember if Community was a show, and mixed it up wit…

Wait… is Community a show? Or are we talking about actual community? In a conversation with Bruce Y. Lee, on We DO Mind, we couldn’t remember if Community was a show, and mixed it up with Parks and Recreation before remembering it was a sitcom with Ted Danson. We often recognize fictional communities more easily than we recognize our own real-life ones. This is because we don’t think much about community until we don’t have it. And by then, it’s not just a social gap. It’s a health risk Community members come together to play pickleball each week. Organiz…

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Avatar Of Deborah Heiser, Phd Deborah Heiser, PhD July 1, 2026
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180 | Auvelity for Agitation due to Alzheimer's Disease

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Auvelity, a newly approved medication for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, and what caregivers should know before considering it as a treatment option. We explore how this medication works, why its approval is …

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Auvelity, a newly approved medication for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, and what caregivers should know bef…

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Auvelity, a newly approved medication for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, and what caregivers should know before considering it as a treatment option. We explore how this medication works, why its approval is significant, concerns about long-term use, the importance of continuing non-drug approaches, and key considerations related to safety, side effects, and caregiving decisions.This episode will cover:— A newly approved treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease— Why this medication represent…

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Avatar Of Bre'Anna Wilson Bre'anna Wilson July 1, 2026
180 | Auvelity For Agitation Due To Alzheimer'S Disease &Raquo; 2637885 1677971291190 34B359435327D
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180 | Auvelity for Agitation due to Alzheimer's Disease

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Auvelity, a newly approved medication for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, and what caregivers should know before considering it as a treatment option. We explore how this medication works, why its approval is …

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Auvelity, a newly approved medication for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, and what caregivers should know bef…

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Auvelity, a newly approved medication for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, and what caregivers should know before considering it as a treatment option. We explore how this medication works, why its approval is significant, concerns about long-term use, the importance of continuing non-drug approaches, and key considerations related to safety, side effects, and caregiving decisions.This episode will cover:— A newly approved treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease— Why this medication represent…

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Avatar Of Bre'Anna Wilson Bre'anna Wilson July 1, 2026
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Dementia and Pain

Pain is something every person experiences, but for someone living with dementia, recognizing and communicating pain can become much more complicated.In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, Lisa talks about the important connection between dementia and pain. She explains why pain is ofte…

Pain is something every person experiences, but for someone living with dementia, recognizing and communicating pain can become much more complicated.In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s…

Pain is something every person experiences, but for someone living with dementia, recognizing and communicating pain can become much more complicated.In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, Lisa talks about the important connection between dementia and pain. She explains why pain is often overlooked in people living with dementia and how caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals can better recognize the signs of discomfort.Because dementia can affect communication, a person may not be able to clearly say, “I am in pain.” Instead, pain may show up through behavior chang…

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