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What’s Next

June 18, 2018

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While Life in the Boomer Lane wrestles with any technology requiring more than an “On” and “Off” switch, the folks at AARP are discovering even newer ways to confuse her. In the latest issue of AARP Bulletin, an article titled “What’s Next” details all of the ways technology is racing ahead of what human brain […]

When Internal Organs see the Light of Day

March 2, 2018

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This week, a close friend of Life in the Boomer Lane called her and started the conversation with the following: “I called you because you are an expert in prolapse.” This is, unfortunately, correct. Some years ago, LBL was in the shower, minding her own business, when she was suddenly aware that something was falling […]

Chiropractic Treatment for Chronic Pain

January 11, 2018

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The following is a guest post from Stephen Roshy. Back pain: Chiropractic is incredible at eliminating back pain. There are plenty of clinical studies to back up this claim. If you are a person with a chronic back pain, even if you bend over and feel a sharp pain, then it is likely that it […]

Making Your Teeth White Again

October 27, 2017

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Life in the Boomer Lane is always looking for clever ways to whiten her teeth. She is currently dipping her toothpaste-coated toothbrush into baking soda. She admits that, for that reason, the following guest post caught her attention.  Let her know if you try clay. She’ll write an entire post about your pearly whites.    […]

3 Health Reasons to Invest in Vacations

February 19, 2016

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The following is a guest post from Christine Rudolph, a fellow blogger: Just like we invest in our home’s upkeep, our children’s education, and our retirement plans, vacations have numerous health benefits that can’t be ignored – and are worth investing in as we age. Aside from the known psychological benefits like improved mood and […]

Reasons Dental Care for the Over 50s is More Important Than Ever, a Guest Post by Debra Lewis

October 23, 2015

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Debbie Lewis an aspiring  writer, mother, and yoga enthusiast. She loves to write about all different topics, as she feels it helps her learn new things. If you’d like her to write for you, you can connect with her on G+ ***** Most of us know that one of the best ways to take care […]

The Answers Issue

September 2, 2014

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Time Magazine has done the impossible.  Their current issue, titled The Answers Issue, has hit the newsstands.  Not only does Time tackle the big questions, the ones we didn’t think had answers, it goes well beyond that.  It answers questions we didn’t even know we had and questions we should be asking but aren’t.   […]

Guerrilla Aging: My Kilimanjaro, And Yours

July 18, 2014

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Amanda Royce-Hale, known to her readers as Wiseacre Way, chose that name because “I’m a bit of a wiseacre, I seek wisdom, I love acreage, I’m on my way somewhere, and I just like the sound of the words.” Amanda has been given all the stuff of a great life: a close family, long loving […]

Your Most Embarrassing Health Questions, Answered

October 13, 2011

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Oprah.com Health Newsletter has a new post titled “The 10 Most Embarrassing Health Questions.”  Here they are, along with answers provided by a non-Oprah staff member:  Q: I recently noticed these large, irregular patches of white on my back—it almost looks like my skin has lost pigment in that area. What’s going on? A: Many […]

My 2011 Letter of Commitment

December 29, 2010

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About 15 years ago, I attended a workshop that allowed me to see what was working in my life and what wasn’t.  Part of the program was that we got to create Letters of Commitment, contracts between us and ourselves, based on several areas of life.  These LOCs weren’t resolutions.  They were blueprints of how […]