By Fred Cicetti
Q. Is ALS an old-person’s disease, or does it affect every age group?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) usually strikes between the ages of 40 and 70, but there have been cases of it in young adults, children and...
Courtesy of Feature Impact
With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. With this sweet, colorful table arrangement, your whole family can get into the spring spirit. From festive utensils, a bright centerpiece and cute snacks, your spring setup can...
Age is just a number, at least that’s how 73-year-old central Florida resident Jim "The Marathon Man" Miller views aging. As an American Liver Foundation (ALF) volunteer, the 2024 Liver Life Challenge Global Ambassador and one of four runners participating in the upcoming Tokyo...
By Fred Cicetti
Q. What can you do to keep the hair you have?
Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. Androgenetic Alopecia, or pattern baldness, is the most common type of alopecia; it affects about one-third of us. I’m in...
By Michele D. Baker
Seasonal Eating for Better Health and Wellbeing
For seniors living in southwest Florida, the abundance of locally grown fruits and vegetables offers a wonderful opportunity to eat fresh, healthy foods and enjoy the flavors of the region....
By Fred Cicetti
Q. Can a sinus infection (sinusitis) give you a toothache?
I can write from personal experience on this one. I had a bad toothache that sent me to my dentist. He did some x-rays and could find nothing...
For 87-year-old Kenneth Borow, a birthday isn’t marked with cake—it’s measured in miles.
Last year, Kenneth - a resident of senior community Wellington Bay in Wellington, Florida - didn’t just blow out candles; he marked his 87th birthday by completing...
by Marissa Perez
Stressors are information. When you can name where it’s coming from and respond with simple systems—both in the moment and over the long arc—life gets calmer and more under your leadership.
Step 1: Spot the real stressors (10-minute...
Excitement is building for Mardi Gras as three dynamic dance groups—ranging in age from 24 to 80—join forces to form a high-energy, 90-member parade team. The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, the Fascinators Tampa Bay, and Stayin’ Alive Crew of Atlanta unite to perform in the vibrant Krewe of Thoth Parade in...
By Fred Cicetti
Q. Is it worth getting shots for my allergies?
Allergies, or allergic reactions, are a complex chain of events that involve many cells, chemicals and tissues throughout the body. About 50 million Americans suffer from an allergy. Major allergic...
