You’ve probably never considered how your oral health can impact your brain health, but here’s a reason to keep up with your dentist appointments: gum disease may increase your odds of developing dementia, according to a new study. In a…
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How To Keep Your Vision From Fading As You Age
Remember when you could sit down to read a newspaper without reaching for your glasses? You may never have those young eyes again, but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a life of poor vision. In fact, many people have…
Read More10 Essential Check-Ups You Need To Schedule in your 40s
A lot of people avoid the doctor for a variety of reasons. However, as you get older, it’s best to make your health a priority. That starts with getting the right screenings and check-ups for your age. Regardless of which…
Read MoreKaryn White at 55: Still Not Your “Superwoman” 30+ Years Later
October 14, 2020 by Aria Ellise, BDO Special Contributor When Karyn White’s album came out, nearly every woman was singing her strong woman anthem, “Superwoman.” She became the first female artist to have their first three solo releases hit #1…
Read MoreTamron Hall turns 50: Embracing Everything in Life
(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for American Heart Association ) Journalist, host, producer, and news correspondent Tamron Hall has done it all. She is a wife, a mother, a businesswoman and does it all so authentically. Her show, Tamron Hall,…
Read MoreWant to Live Longer? ‘Stay Away From the Hospital,’ Doctors Say
Want to Live Longer? ‘Stay Away From the Hospital,’ Doctors Say Whenever someone lives to be well to their 80’s, 90’s and beyond, the question that oftentimes comes up is, “what’s the secret to living a long life.” You’ve probably…
Read MoreKaren Malina White: Fit, Fine and 55!
(Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Philadelphia native Karen Malina White first caught audiences’ attention when she took on the role of Charmaine Brown on The Cosby Show in 1989. She would also make waves in the hood classic, film Lean…
Read MoreNeighborhood Legend, Mother of 21 Children Dies at 85 Years Old
(Photo credit: Fox6Now.com) Louise “Mother” Hunter, founder of Love and Charity Homeless Shelter and Mission, mother of 21 children, and grandmother and great-grandmother to dozens, died Saturday at the age of 85. Hunter, who migrated to Racine from Mississippi, opened…
Read More82-Year-Old Bodybuilder: “Intruder Picked the Wrong House”
(Photo credit: Twitter) Don’t mess with Grandma. That’s what one intruder who was breaking and entering into 82-year-old Willie Murphy’s home. Little did he know that Murphy is a award-winning weightlifter and bodybuilder who can bench press probably more than…
Read MoreSizzling After 60: Eat Well, Be Thankful, And Keep It Moving!
As the holidays are upon us, there is much to be thankful for. Being grateful will keep you healthy. So will movement.Movement will keep this very important health issue at bay…INFLAMMATION. While many are focused on food, fun, gifts, and…
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