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Navigating Cancer: Comprehensive Resources for Baby Boomers
Welcome to our dedicated Cancer Resource page, specially curated for the Baby Boomer Generation. Understanding the unique intersections of age, health, and disease is crucial, and we’ve assembled a collection of in-depth articles, insightful podcasts, informative books, and more to support this journey. From prevention strategies and treatment options to inspirational survivor stories and the latest in cancer research, our aim is to empower you with knowledge and encourage community-wide conversations. In this journey, remember, we’re stronger together. Let’s unite to bolster our understanding and provide mutual support against this shared challenge.
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From Sir Isaac Newton’s famed falling apple inspiring his theory of gravity to the familiar adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” this fruit has long been associated with knowledge, health and longevity. Greek mythology tells of the golden apples of immortality, while in Norse mytholog…
From Sir Isaac Newton’s famed falling apple inspiring his theory of gravity to the familiar adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” this fruit has long been associated with knowledge, heal…
From Sir Isaac Newton’s famed falling apple inspiring his theory of gravity to the familiar adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” this fruit has long been associated with knowledge, health and longevity. Greek mythology tells of the golden apples of immortality, while in Norse mythology, the gods maintained their youth with apples.It turns out these stories have some basis in science. The humble apple is jam packed with nutrients, with benefits for heart, brain and digestive health, just to name a few. If you’re not doing so already, here’s why you should make apples a re…
When it comes to nutrition, outdated advice continues to circulate, leaving many confused about what truly constitutes a healthy diet. A recent example is the recommendation for my friend's husband to switch from butter to margarine for better health; however, research shows there was no good eviden…
When it comes to nutrition, outdated advice continues to circulate, leaving many confused about what truly constitutes a healthy diet. A recent example is the recommendation for my friend's husband to…
When it comes to nutrition, outdated advice continues to circulate, leaving many confused about what truly constitutes a healthy diet. A recent example is the recommendation for my friend's husband to switch from butter to margarine for better health; however, research shows there was no good evidence that using margarine instead of butter cut the chances of having a heart attack or developing heart disease. Additionally, butter contains Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), which studies suggest can have anti-cancer properties and help lower your body fat percentage. This discussion leads us to ref…
Ep 101: A while back, we were talking with one of our clients, and he shared that there was one area where he felt powerless: his physical health. Specifically, he had been dealing with chronic pain that, despite his best efforts, seemed to impact his ability to fully enjoy retirement. That made us …
Ep 101: A while back, we were talking with one of our clients, and he shared that there was one area where he felt powerless: his physical health. Specifically, he had been dealing with chronic pain t…
Ep 101: A while back, we were talking with one of our clients, and he shared that there was one area where he felt powerless: his physical health. Specifically, he had been dealing with chronic pain that, despite his best efforts, seemed to impact his ability to fully enjoy retirement. That made us realize that many retirees, while they’ve planned for their finances, social lives, and even hobbies, often don’t anticipate the physical challenges that may come with aging, especially how to manage chronic pain. How do you maintain a positive attitude and find purpose when pain becomes part of…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a personal experience into a thriving business? In this inspiring episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we dive into the incredible entrepreneurial journey of Jasmine Jones, a remarkable founder and CEO who channeled her life's experiences and challenge…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a personal experience into a thriving business? In this inspiring episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we dive into the incredible entrepreneurial journ…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a personal experience into a thriving business? In this inspiring episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we dive into the incredible entrepreneurial journey of Jasmine Jones, a remarkable founder and CEO who channeled her life's experiences and challenges into creating a groundbreaking company. This episode offers invaluable insights for anyone interested in the power of resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.Jasmine Jones, the dynamic founder, and CEO of Myya, joins host Marcia Dawood to share her unique journey. From witnessi…
IN this episode we are featuring Dr. Gregory Cardinal, a board-certified podiatrist with over 12 years of experience and a practice specializing in in-home care for the elderly in the DC metro area. Dr. Cardinal will be sharing invaluable insights on addressing common foot problems such as fungal in…
IN this episode we are featuring Dr. Gregory Cardinal, a board-certified podiatrist with over 12 years of experience and a practice specializing in in-home care for the elderly in the DC metro area. D…
IN this episode we are featuring Dr. Gregory Cardinal, a board-certified podiatrist with over 12 years of experience and a practice specializing in in-home care for the elderly in the DC metro area. Dr. Cardinal will be sharing invaluable insights on addressing common foot problems such as fungal infections, calluses, bunions, and nerve pain, and will emphasize the importance of foot health, particularly for seniors.We'll dive into practical treatments like Epsom salt soaks and proper footwear, explore the significance of monitoring moles for skin cancer, and discuss the benefits of custo…
In this enlightening episode of Too Young To Be Old, Diane Gilman, the “Queen of Jeans,” sits down with Nancy Reagan, a skincare innovator and cancer survivor. Together, they delve into the science behind aging gracefully, highlighting Nancy's groundbreaking skincare line, Skin Diva Labs, and di…
In this enlightening episode of Too Young To Be Old, Diane Gilman, the “Queen of Jeans,” sits down with Nancy Reagan, a skincare innovator and cancer survivor. Together, they delve into the scienc…
In this enlightening episode of Too Young To Be Old, Diane Gilman, the “Queen of Jeans,” sits down with Nancy Reagan, a skincare innovator and cancer survivor. Together, they delve into the science behind aging gracefully, highlighting Nancy's groundbreaking skincare line, Skin Diva Labs, and discussing the ways women can rejuvenate their skin while maintaining a youthful glow.The Genesis of Skin Diva LabsNancy shares the story of how she founded her skincare line, which focuses on non-toxic products suitable for cancer survivors and people with sensitive skin. After going through chemothe…
It’s early spring and I’ve just traumatized my body with a heart-stopping, mind-numbing plunge into Lake Michigan. With winter’s icy chill still very much in charge, taking the dive was so excruciating that it seemed almost death-defying. But afterward? Amazing, rejuvenating, exhilarating (I s…
It’s early spring and I’ve just traumatized my body with a heart-stopping, mind-numbing plunge into Lake Michigan. With winter’s icy chill still very much in charge, taking the dive was so excru…
It’s early spring and I’ve just traumatized my body with a heart-stopping, mind-numbing plunge into Lake Michigan. With winter’s icy chill still very much in charge, taking the dive was so excruciating that it seemed almost death-defying. But afterward? Amazing, rejuvenating, exhilarating (I survived!). At the same time, somehow, I felt a pervasive sense of calm. Truly, a top-of-the-world feeling that stayed with me all day long.So, I get why cold therapy has become all the rage. From open water swimming and ice baths to cold plunges and whole-body cryotherapy, this centuries-old pra…
The documentary I want to share with you today is called "A New Standard of Care" by Megan Smith, and it's talking about holistic approaches to healing the body from cancer.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master Practitioner in NLP and Timeline Therapy and a Board De…
The documentary I want to share with you today is called "A New Standard of Care" by Megan Smith, and it's talking about holistic approaches to healing the body from cancer.About the Host:Melissa is a…
The documentary I want to share with you today is called "A New Standard of Care" by Megan Smith, and it's talking about holistic approaches to healing the body from cancer.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master Practitioner in NLP and Timeline Therapy and a Board Designated Hypnotherapy Teacher Trainer, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers fun…
The documentary I want to share with you today is called "A New Standard of Care" by Megan Smith, and it's talking about holistic approaches to healing the body from cancer.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master Practitioner in NLP and Timeline Therapy and a Board De…
The documentary I want to share with you today is called "A New Standard of Care" by Megan Smith, and it's talking about holistic approaches to healing the body from cancer.About the Host:Melissa is a…
The documentary I want to share with you today is called "A New Standard of Care" by Megan Smith, and it's talking about holistic approaches to healing the body from cancer.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master Practitioner in NLP and Timeline Therapy and a Board Designated Hypnotherapy Teacher Trainer, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers fun…
Join fitness expert Fitz Koehler as she answers listener questions on motivation vs. discipline, her favorite single-leg strength exercises, and how she stays positive on tough days. Plus, hear about her memorable moments at the Detroit Women's Half Marathon and her inspiring encounters at Mud Girl …
Join fitness expert Fitz Koehler as she answers listener questions on motivation vs. discipline, her favorite single-leg strength exercises, and how she stays positive on tough days. Plus, hear about …
Join fitness expert Fitz Koehler as she answers listener questions on motivation vs. discipline, her favorite single-leg strength exercises, and how she stays positive on tough days. Plus, hear about her memorable moments at the Detroit Women's Half Marathon and her inspiring encounters at Mud Girl events. You'll also hear about her travel challenges and concerns about Hurricane Helene hitting her home in Florida. Don't miss Fitz's communication tip of the week and her latest song recommendation! Thanks for keeping The Fitzness Show in the top 5% of all podcasts worldwide. Please subscribe,…
Episode Summary – HEALTHY NURSES HEALTHY NATION. I am grateful for my nurses during my two battles with stage IV cancer (I spent a lot of time with them in their care), trips to the ER, surgery centers and doctors’ offices. Episode 99 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments) …
Episode Summary – HEALTHY NURSES HEALTHY NATION. I am grateful for my nurses during my two battles with stage IV cancer (I spent a lot of time with them in their care), trips to the ER, surgery cent…
Episode Summary – HEALTHY NURSES HEALTHY NATION. I am grateful for my nurses during my two battles with stage IV cancer (I spent a lot of time with them in their care), trips to the ER, surgery centers and doctors’ offices. Episode 99 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments) is titled “GRATEFUL FOR OUR NURSES”. I am so pleased to have Dr. Katie Boston-Leary is the Vice President of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Association. She shared how she got into nursing and the state of nursing today and tomorrow. Her role model was the first African American li…
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Vanessa Hill, founder of Project Nana, a nonprofit organization promoting post-menopausal women’s health. Inspired by her grandmother’s battle with cancer, Vanessa has become a passionate advocate for women’s health education, with a particular focu…
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Vanessa Hill, founder of Project Nana, a nonprofit organization promoting post-menopausal women’s health. Inspired by her grandmother’s battle with can…
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Vanessa Hill, founder of Project Nana, a nonprofit organization promoting post-menopausal women’s health. Inspired by her grandmother’s battle with cancer, Vanessa has become a passionate advocate for women’s health education, with a particular focus on gynecologic cancers, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and shared decision-making in healthcare.Advocating for Women's Health: Project Nana addresses the often-overlooked health needs of post-menopausal women, emphasizing the importance of annual exams and recognizing the signs of healt…