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2013 – Year of No Excuses!

Have you set your goals for the coming year? If not, why not? There’s a theory among the self-help gurus that it takes 30 days to break a bad habit or make a new good habit. So with just over a month before the start of the New Year, 2013, now – and I mean [...]

Study finds exercise improves life expectancy, even for obese

Short article re. the importance of exercise Melissa Healy;- Los Angeles Times washingtonpost.com 11-16-12   So, what’s it worth to lace up those sneakers and break a sweat for about 30 minutes a day? About 3.5 extra years of life, on average – and about 4.2 additional years for those willing to step up the intensity [...]

Make it a Motivated Monday

Have you ever dragged your tail into the office on Monday morning, going immediately to the company coffee pot (previously made by a more motivated individual) to commensurate about, “Blue Monday,” with your fellow employees? I have and it’s not something I’m proud to admit. The first time I noticed myself doing that, I was [...]

Natural Impotence Cures for Boomers & Above

It’s the problem no guy wants to admit to, yet it’s been estimated to affect nearly half of men over 50. Sadly, for every man that seeks help with ED. there are three that don’t. Without treatment of some kind, over time it can only get worse. Impotence, or Erectile Dysfunction, or as it’s more [...]

Caring for, or being cared for in the future?

This is an excellent article from “SouthCoastToday.com” that covers what seniors today and in the future have to look forward to.             Our View: Caring for the aged is a problem that will grow June 17, 2012 12:00 AM First of two parts There’s a whole community of elder care [...]

Gardening is an Activity Too!

In addition to being an obvious plug for a sister site, “Texas Victory Garden,” I’d like to point out to those who either haven’t ever enjoyed gardening, or those that have been away from it for too long, all the wonderful benefits that gardening provides – especially if you’re growing your own groceries! Let’s begin [...]

Should I laugh or cry?

I’m always on the lookout for senior nutrition wellness programs to pass along to readers and radio show listeners. I came across the story below and as I scanned through it, quickly became unhappy with what I was reading, sarcastically telling myself that they must have limited resources and were interested in killing off their [...]

Is it time for a new career?

No matter your age, it’s all about Health and Attitude It’s amazing, considering I’ve listened to every word of Dr. Wayne Pickering’s advice on my “Older & Active” show, that I fell into that trap he often mentions. I let age be my cage. Back when I was in school, I had a teacher tell [...]

How Active are YOU?

“Older & Active,” the Senior Sports and Fitness Show on Blog Talk Radio is for the boomer and above. Your host, Albert Motz, along with guests from a variety of fields will discuss issues and activites that are significant to the 50+ age group. Please join us!

Bicycle Safety 101

There’s a saying in aviation that’s been around since before I was born that goes, “There are old pilots and bold pilots, but there aren’t any old, bold pilots.” I’m of the opinion that you can apply that saying to cyclists too. Using your head, be it in a plane, driving a car, or riding [...]