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Baby Boomers Retiring in Merry England

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
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Retiring in Merry England: BoomerYearbook.com

Articles from Boomeryearbook.com explore the fascinating and varied behavioral patterns that occur when families are affected by outside events, or by the impact of the modern World; the challenges faced in the new age and the hurdles that must be addressed: The Boomeryearbook.com Guide and Coaching Strategy for the baby boomer generation.

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Baby boomers have been raised on tales of their fathers’ and grandfathers’ experiences of wartime England and some of the stories of the warmth of English hospitality and the good old English pub scene are by no means exaggerated. There is nowhere quite like England when it is the height of summer and the strawberries are in season: lunch on the lawn under the Chestnut tree; cricket teas; village fairs.

England is certainly all of this and more but there are some drawbacks to English life, not the least of which is the weather which can cast a damp pall over just about everything, making it impossible to plan ahead for a barbecue and edging a grey tinge around even the most enjoyable social event. English weather is unpredictable at best and an English summer during a bad year can be non existent, constantly battered by rain and wind from April through to September. Psychological articles recommend that anyone with a tendency to depression or suffering with SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder) should avoid the English climate at all cost.

Retiring in England: BoomerYearbook.com

Retiring in England: BoomerYearbook.com

That being said, the upside of English life must be the culture scene, with just about every town and village in the country involved in its own celebration of English heritage and history. The larger cities offer a wealth of stage plays; galleries; exhibitions and museums and English Heritage provides an incredible list of stately homes to visit for those whose tastes run to trawling through several hundred years of tapestries and family artefacts.

Most American baby boomers retiring to the UK take the precaution of prescribing to private health cover and enjoy top quality medical attention in the several hundred superior clinics and hospitals all over the country. The UK health service has received severe criticism in terms of waiting lists and sub standard care but in fact psychological articles advise that the standards are not that bad and certainly private clinics have an excellent reputation.

The price of property in the UK depends on location. Rental can be expensive but in general the property market is seen as a sound long term investment for prospective baby boomers who wish to retire to good old ‘Blighty’. The traditional thatched country cottage with roses around the porch can be costly but British housing is well controlled and still represents a reasonably safe purchase for those who yearn for a social life in the local British pub and a safe and secure, albeit slightly soggy retirement…!

The Psychological Article on Baby Boomers Retiring in Merry England is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

Boomer Yearbook is a Social Network and Psychological Articles for Baby Boomers. Connect with old and new friends, or expand your mind and ward off senior moments and elderly problems with dream analysis and online optical illusions and brain games provided by clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Turner. Join other Baby Boomers to stay informed, receive weekly Newsfeeds, and let your opinions be heard. Baby boomers changed the world. We’re not done yet!

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Baby Boomers Retiring in New Zealand

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
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Articles from Boomeryearbook.com explore the fascinating and varied behavioral patterns that occur when families are affected by outside events, or by the impact of the modern World; the challenges faced in the new age and the hurdles that must be addressed: The Boomeryearbook.com Guide and Coaching Strategy for the baby boomer generation.

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New Zealand is literally the end of the World and it’s only minus point could be that from here, there is nowhere else to go; apart from Australia, that is, which is still a couple of thousand kilometres away! Baby boomers considering retiring in New Zealand are usually doing so because they have a passion for outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle.

The old joke is that New Zealand closes at ten every evening and there is certainly some truth in this, so baby boomers seeking a hot night life should rule New Zealand out as a viable option – the only place to find nightclubs and trendy restaurants in New Zealand are in the larger cities such as Auckland or Wellington.

So why would anyone want to go there, you might ask? Psychological articles teach us that quite simply New Zealand must be the most beautiful country in the World; a paradise of contrasts where you can sunbathe in the snow – swim in the lake in the morning and ski a virgin slope in the afternoon; fish for rainbow trout for lunch or take a white water ride if you’re the type who likes your hair either blowing in a fresh breeze or standing on end in fright.

One of the first things baby boomers might notice on arriving in New Zealand is the light – it is dazzling and everywhere you look, the impressive landscape is showcased by the light effect that makes the whole country look like a picture postcard with vibrant color – the blues look bluer somehow, the greens look greener and the sheep look whiter!

New Zealanders are the most hospitable people in the World and American baby boomers always find a warm welcome. If you stay at one of their houses, however, be prepared to be coaxed to stay six months – they will entice you to come for ‘tea’ (yeah, come round for tea, it’s not far) which consists of half a sheep and a large helping of pavlova washed down with gallons of tea, before inviting you to stay for the sheep shearing party the following month rather than return home (oh, you can’t travel all that way today, it’s miles away…) One of the World’s most beautiful and genuinely affectionate people, New Zealanders will give you their last dollar whether you need it or not!

New Zealand is not the cheapest place in the World to retire and in fact the cost of living is quite high, probably on a par with the US. The local restaurant scene is pretty limited but the food itself is gorgeous with fresh, home grown and super sized ingredients readily available along with superior food hygiene standards and control. Property is reasonably priced and psychological articles recommend that the health service is of a high standard.

The Psychological Article on Baby Boomers Retiring in New Zealand is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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Baby Boomers Retiring to The Caribbean

Friday, November 20th, 2009
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Articles from Boomeryearbook.com explore the fascinating and varied behavioral patterns that occur when families are affected by outside events, or by the impact of the modern World; the challenges faced in the new age and the hurdles that must be addressed: The Boomeryearbook.com Guide and Coaching Strategy for the baby boomer generation.

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Some of the most fantastic beach locations in the World are found alongside Caribbean waters and the homes for sale in Caribbean locations are certainly impressive, with outdoor living a feature that comes as standard. Some offer private beach access and many baby boomers retiring in the Caribbean employ staff to make their retirement experience both comfortable and convenient.

Retiring in Trinidad, for example, can be as expensive or as budget-friendly as you please, depending on your financial position and frame of mind. You can buy an opulent beach side villa after the style of the famous Oliver Messel, one of the pioneers of the outdoor sitting room and a style guru worshipped by celebrities worldwide, or a modest two-bedroomed apartment on a sleepy street featuring fruit stalls and market traders.

One of the things baby boomers notice when they retire in the Caribbean is that if they arrive feeling slightly jaded and frayed around the edges, they very soon wake up that a new part of their lives is just beginning and become filled with enthusiasm and energy; psychological articles show that this is simply a side benefit of achieving a healthier and stress free lifestyle.

Life is certainly slower in this part of the World and any signs of hurry are quickly brought under control by the sunny smiles of the locals who are quick to assure newcomers that whatever is going to happen can happen tomorrow, so chill out and enjoy the sun, the exquisite local cuisine and the beach. Taking life slowly is an art form here, which likely explains the absence of stress in most people’s personal outlook.

American baby boomers are welcomed with open arms to Caribbean shores. The cost of living is low, around a third of what it costs to survive in the US, perhaps slightly more depending on whether you have expensive tastes! The weather is warm all the year through, so those living in retirement in the Caribbean tend to become quickly accustomed to wearing fewer clothes.

The health system in Trinidad and other Caribbean destinations has improved in recent years but is still not up to the standard Americans expect. Private cover is therefore strongly recommended for baby boomers considering the Caribbean as a retirement option and anyone with a poor health record or ongoing health issues might be better advised to seek an alternative retirement plan that includes a reliable local health service.

Psychological articles note that stress levels in the Caribbean characteristically low this year and are forecast to remain that way for the foreseeable future!

The Psychological Article on Baby Boomers Retiring to The Caribbean is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

Boomer Yearbook is a Social Network and Psychological Articles for Baby Boomers. Connect with old and new friends, or expand your mind and ward off senior moments and elderly problems with dream analysis and online optical illusions and brain games provided by clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Turner. Join other Baby Boomers to stay informed, receive weekly Newsfeeds, and let your opinions be heard. Baby boomers changed the world. We’re not done yet!

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Baby Boomers Aloha: Retiring in Hawaii

Friday, November 20th, 2009

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Articles from Boomeryearbook.com explore the fascinating and varied behavioral patterns that occur when families are affected by outside events, or by the impact of the modern World; the challenges faced in the new age and the hurdles that must be addressed: The Boomeryearbook.com Guide and Coaching Strategy for the baby boomer generation.


By Boomeryearbook.com

With an average temperature of around 75º and a low crime rate, the beautiful tropical paradise of Hawaii draws plenty of interest for retiring baby boomers. There is enough rainfall in Hawaii to keep it green and colorful all the year round and Hawaii is renowned for its vibrant and abundant flowers. Definitely up there when it comes to providing retirees with a gentle and civilized retirement haven, Hawaii is encircled with more than 100 top starred beaches and has it all when it comes to outdoor living and an excellent quality of life.

There is something magnetic about Hawaii: perhaps the attraction is the climate, encouraging residents to slop around in beach sandals, shorts and brightly flowered shirts and muumuus. For tired and aging executives who have spent their careers battling with the commuter traffic in New York or Chicago and yearn for an absence of pressure, Hawaii has peace and ‘laid back living’ in abundance, all just a plane ride away.

On the practical side, there is no way Hawaii could be described as a bargain retirement zone. Many of the good things in life are free but few of them are on offer in Hawaii! However, for many baby boomers, cheap retirement is not what they are seeking and they place a premium on good facilities such as good quality health care, excellent social life and a high standard of American styled property in great golf or beachside locations. Psychological articles rate Hawaii as one of the healthiest locations in the World.

Baby boomers tend to seek retirement that offers activity as well as the opportunity to chill out and Hawaii has a wealth of water sports to choose from, including scuba diving; surfing; sailing and spectacular fishing. The wonderful weather brings out the best in most people and in general there is air of casual hospitality associated with Hawaii.

For those who are looking for a little piece of heaven in retirement but do not wish to leave the United States, Hawaii is the place to settle with its unmistakable air of beachside elegance and its beautiful homes that feature wide terraces to make the best of one of the best climates in the World.

Psychological articles tell us that baby boomers determined to stay in the United States in retirement represent a huge part of the Hawaiian community and love the islands and the country club style social life that is part of the Hawaiian lifestyle.

The Psychological Article on Baby Boomers Aloha: Retiring in Hawaii is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

Boomer Yearbook is a Social Network and Psychological Articles for Baby Boomers. Connect with old and new friends, or expand your mind and ward off senior moments and elderly problems with dream analysis and online optical illusions and brain games provided by clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Turner. Join other Baby Boomers to stay informed, receive weekly Newsfeeds, and let your opinions be heard. Baby boomers changed the world. We’re not done yet!

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“HERE COMES SARAH!”

Friday, November 20th, 2009

 

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“HERE COMES SARAH!”

By Joseph J Kusnell

This race has just begun!!!

Sarah has had MINIMAL positive exposure so far thanks to the liberal leftist media. She has taken their biggest hits and is still standing!!! I liken it to a prize fighter who gets hit constantly in the first two rounds but stays on his feet. His opponent is going to be shocked to learn that the fight is far from over. In fact, today’s polls show a surprising story. Sarah’s popularity is growing not diminishing.

Today is not 2012. That’s a long way from now. Sarah has three years to make her case, hit the campaign trail, build political bridges etc. She needs money certainly but to underrate her would be the liberals most serious mistake. And I think they know that which is why they are hitting her so hard. Wait until she begins hitting back aT their weaknesses. This battle has barely begun.

I don’t know if Governor Palin can make it all the way to the top but I don’t have to know that today. For today, I know she is a growing power in politics, that she has 20 million supporters who need to give her a few dollars each to work with in 2010, that she has energy, youth, brains, experience and she is the antithesis of all those East coast Marxist jerks we can’t stand. And a lot of other Americans also can’t stand.
She is a refreshing change.

Republicans are just 23% of the vote. Blue dogs that will cross over probably number 3-5% more that we could attract. We would need 22% more and that must come from Independents which number about 40% legitimately. So she needs half. But she has three years to gather them into her fold.

Palin was viewed favorably by just 23% three months ago. Then that moved to 30%. This morning it is 45%. And she has just begun to fight. She has next year when she will campaign across the country and two years after that. That’s a lot of room for growth and she starts with great qualities. We will see what we see.

The following CBS graph was supposedly a bad picture of her popularity a few months ago. (And remember the liberal media will print lies if they have to. They will also call very carefully selected people and asked leading questions to get the results they want. And they will always print worse-case numbers.) So at first blush, this looks bad.

“ONLY 23% OF AMERICANS VIEW PALIN FAVORABLY,” they said.

Yes but – 20% said they hadn’t decided and 17% said they hadn’t heard enough. That’s not negative at all and in lieu of all the horrible things printed about her every day, it’s actually pretty reasonable.

Now they will have a chance to meet her and hear her over and over. Add tthet 23% to the 20% and the 17% and look what you have: you have 60% willing to be convinced!!!

More importantly with all the negative press, Sarah in this CBS poll was seen unfavorably by just 38% of the public. That could be 10% Blacks (90% of 12.5%) , 11% Hispanics (78% of 14.5%), and 6% radical leftists. But that’s the Democratic hard core base right now anyway Let’s assume the other 11% came from the 40% Independents. Even a few of those could be taken back.

Looking beyond the obvious I would say Sarah Palin took their best shots and is still standing and she is now ready and better prepared to hit back hard in the 2010 elections.

But she needs money to tour the country on behalf of candidates we want in office.
Therefore, all her supporters need to send money to her PAC. $10 or $15 bucks each would be enough if everyone did it. Say $15 now and $15 in three months. Everyone can afford that. Spread the word. Her Pac address follows.

This would give her 300 MILLION dollars and if money is what Obama used to electe himself, Sarah can do even better for her candidates because she is a genuine leader, a good person, an example of a strong, experienced, capable politician and very likable. Plus she is a true American patriot. Wait and see. This battle has just begun and she withstood the first huge barrage – what do they have to hit her with now? Sarah is not only still standing but stronger than she ever was. Don’t be deceived. As she campaigns, as she toughens up, she will start hitting back harder and harder and she is going to energize the Obama opposition like we haven’t seen for years. .

Sarah Palin has just completed Round 1 of a 10 round bout. She took some good shots but she is still standing. Now someone is in for a hell of a shock.

I sent a small donation and I will send another. Everyone should send a few bucks. This is the woman of the hour. Spread the word. Invest in Sarah and she will re-invest your money in America!

What a symbol. What a bumper sticker. That banner with the flag and the serpent with Sarah’s head. lol. Think that would be too much? “DON’T TREAD ON ME!”

Unlike you, I think our fight has just begun.

WAIT UNTIL THE LEFT SEES WHAT IS IN STORE FOR THEM FROM THE LADY FROM ALASKA!

They ain’t seen nothing yet!

Here’s where you send your money!

!The Sarah Palin PAC (Political Action Committee): http://www.sarahpac.com/contact/

PS If you need motivation, check out the kind of people this President has brought into our White House. Here is a partial list of his 53 Czars. They don’t even seem like Americans to me.

OBAMA’S “CZARS – They all have one common bond: they hate :”our” America.
Czar Position
Summary
Ed Montgomery
Auto recovery Czar
Black radical anti business activist. Affirmative Action and Job Preference for Blacks. Univ. of Maryland Business School Dean teaches that US business has caused world poverty. ACORN board member. Communist DuBois Club member.

Alan Bersin
Border Czar
Former failed Superintendent of San Diego . Ultra Liberal friend of Hilary Clinton. Served as Border Czar under Janet Reno – to keep borders open to illegals

Ron Bloom
Car Czar
Auto Union worker. Anti business & anti nuclear. Has worked hard to force US auto makers out of business. Sits on the Board of Chrysler which is now Auto Union owned.

Carol Brower
Energy and Environment Czar
Political Radical Former head of EPA – known for anti-business activism. Strong anti-gun activist. SOCIALIST on Commission for a Sustainable World Society, which calls for “global governance” and says rich countries must shrink their economies to address climate change.

Cameron Davis
Great Lakes Czar
Chicago radical anti business environmentalist. Blames George Bush for “Poisoning the water that minorities have to drink.” No experience or training in water management. Former ACORN Board member

Van Jones
Green Jobs Czar
(since resigned). Black activist Member of American communist Party and San Francisco Communist Party who said Geo Bush caused the 911 attack and wanted Bush investigated by the World Court for war crimes. MARXIST, said whites are poisoning blacks, said transformation from “suicidal gray capitalism to econ-capitalism to the complete redistribution of wealth.” Black activist with strong anti-white views.

Daniel Fried
Guantanamo Closure Czar
Rights activist for Foreign Terrorists. Believes America has caused the war on terrorism.

Vivek Kundra
Information Czar
Born in New Delhi, India. Controls all public information, including labels and news releases.. Monitors all private Internet emails.

Todd Stern
International Climate Czar
Anti business former White House chief of Staff- Strong supporter of the Kyoto Accord. Pushing hard for Cap and Trade. Blames US business for Global warming.

Dennis Blair
Intelligence Czar
Ret Navy. Stopped US guided missile program as “provocative”. Chair of ultra liberal “Council on Foreign Relations” which blames American organizations for regional wars.

Cass Sunstein
Regulatory Czar
Liberal activist judge believes free speech needs to be limited for the “common good”. Rules against personal freedoms many times –such as private gun ownership. Says animals should be able to sue people. Anti-hunting.. (Comment: if we don’t hunt or eat animals, we would need to dramatically reduce their population somehow.)

John Holdren
Science Czar
Fierce ideological environmentalist, Sierra Club, Anti business activist. Claims US business has caused world poverty. No Science training. OK to abort a child until the age of two. Thinks TREES should be able to sue humans. (If guilty, death by hanging would seem appropriate.)

Earl Devaney
Stimulus Accountability Czar
Spent career trying to take guns away from American citizens. Believes in Open Borders to Mexico . Author of false statement blaming US gun stores for drug war in Mexico .

Herb Allison
TARP Czar
Fannie May CEO responsible for the US recession by using toxic real estate mortgages to back up the US stock market. Caused millions of people to lose their life savings.

John Brennan
Terrorism Czar
Anti CIA activist. No training in diplomatic or government affairs. Favors open Borders with Mexico and a dialog with terrorists and has suggested Obama disband US military. (Is he behind Obama’s desire for a “personal” million-man “security force”? Reminds me of the Nazi Brown Shirts.)

Ashton Carter
Weapons Czar
Leftist. Wants all private weapons in US destroyed. Supports UN ban on firearms ownership in America . No Other “policy” positions. (Funny choice for a ‘weapons czar’.)

Joey

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Baby Boomers Guide to Diabetes

Friday, November 20th, 2009

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By BoomerYearbook.com

According to the Centers for Disease Control, members of America’s “Baby Boomer” generation accounted for over half of all visits to the doctor during 2001. Here is some useful information to learn more about this metabolic disease.

·What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is described as the syndrome of disordered metabolism, usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes, resulting in abnormally high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). The hormone insulin made in the beta cells of the pancreas controls the Blood glucose levels.

·What are the types of Diabetes?

Diabetes has mainly two types: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

With Type 1 diabetes, insulin is simply not available. A person’s immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas hence, could not produce insulin for the body. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease and is sometimes called immune-mediated diabetes. Factors that can trigger an immune reaction include viruses, toxic chemicals and certain drugs. Genetic makeup may also be implicated, for Type 1 diabetes often runs in families, and it is most common among Caucasians.

With Type 2 diabetes, the body makes insulin but usually not enough. Moreover, the cells are reluctant to let insulin in – a condition called insulin resistance. Among non-Caucasians, the genetic factor is even stronger but with greater occurrence. And among the most affected are the Australian Aborigines and Native-Americans.

·Diabetes Treatment

A member of American Diabetes association commented, “There’s no diabetes that’s not bad. It’s all serious.”

Why Serious? – Diabetes has been called “a disorder of the very engine of life”, and for good reason. When the body cannot metabolize glucose, a number of vital mechanisms can break down, sometimes with life-threatening consequences.

There is hope for those who are affected with Diabetes, if they recognize the seriousness of the disorder and submit to a program of treatment.

Scientists are studying genetic risk factors in persons with Type 1 Diabetes, and are trying to find ways to suppress an immune attack. With Type 2 Diabetes patients, there is a brighter side because many of those who are genetically susceptible avoid showing any sign of this disease simply by eating balanced diet and exercising regularly, thereby staying physically fit and keeping their weight with normal limits.

Insulin therapy is also recommended for those with Diabetes. It is a must to supplement their diet and exercise program with daily testing of glucose levels along with multiple insulin injections.

·Complications
Complications include heart disease, stroke, poor kidney function, peripheral arterial disease, and nerve damage. Poor blood supply to the feet can lead to ulcers, which in severe cases require amputation of the affected limb. Diabetes is also the most frequent cause of blindness among adults.

Based on further studies, physicians have concluded that diabetes is not only a disease of the baby boomer but also a “disease of the young”. The average age for the onset of diabetes is indeed dropping. Ten years ago, Diabetes was not present in people under 40, now it is present in young people under 10. This is sometimes caused by genetic predisposition, but weight and environment may also play a role. A study showed that a number of obese children have doubled in the past two decades.

Do you know a 10 year-old child suffering from this condition? Or are you a baby boomer yourself fighting against the complications of Diabetes? Share your ideas, thoughts and experience with others at Boomer Yearbook.

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Tips to Reduce Cholesterol Levels

Thursday, November 19th, 2009
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By BoomerYearbook.com

You may find it hard to find food items which are equally good for your heart as well as your taste buds. The fact is that there are countless food items which can serve the purpose of reducing cholesterol levels. And you surely won’t get bored with them as we are going to provide you with a variety of cholesterol reducing great tasting foods. First and foremost however, before embarking on a cholesterol reducing diet, it is advisable to consult with your physician or health care professional as she is most familiar with your personal health history and best suited to determine the factors that will most accommodate your specific needs.

Cholesterol is present in all of us. It’s a vital functional component of the body and the body couldn’t work properly without it. The real problem emerges when the bad cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein levels in the body increase and build up in the arterial walls and join with other body substances to form plaque. This is the time when you should look for ways to control it or else it may lead to serious ailments like heart disease or a stroke. This bad cholesterol plaque has a tendency to stick in the walls of the arteries which narrows the arterial walls causing them to become clogged or clotted, leaving you more vulnerable to atherosclerosis. This in turn results in a decreased supply of blood to the heart and brain resulting in serious and potentially life threatening consequences.

The best way to control and maintain healthy cholesterol levels is by keeping a check on your eating habits. Eating healthy is what matters most. You should begin by supplementing your diet by adding many varieties and increasing quantities of delicious fresh fruits and green vegetables. These foods work wonders to clean arteries and help develop ‘good” cholesterol levels. Also remember to avoid fat saturated or creamy, “soggy” foods. A lifestyle change is never an easy task, but once attained, you will start noticing a considerable change for the better in decreased cholesterol levels and increased health. The reward you get in return for the small sacrifice of eliminating health destroying foods is truly priceless.

It is always advisable to consult a dietitian before planning dietary changes. The dietitian can assess your current eating habits and unhealthy cholesterol levels, and customize your food chart making it interestingly varied and tailored to your personal tastes and specific requirements.

Hungering for more great ways to reduce unhealthy cholesterol levels?
Check out “What’s Cookin” with Peg at BoomerYearbook.com for great tasting fast and easy recipes.

Ten Tips to Keep you Slim

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

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By BoomerYearbook.com

Whether you’ve decided to get out of the work force or you’re going to reduce the amount of time you spend at work, now, more than ever, is the time that you put more emphasis on your health. Fighting obesity and the many health problems it brings is a matter of priority and discipline, following the tips below may well lead you to the body you’ve always wanted.

1. Eat breakfast. People wanting to stay slim should never skip breakfast, after hours of sleeping at night; your body is forced to fast until you wake up the next morning. Skipping breakfast will eventually make you eat more during the day as you’re body will demand the energy it needs for your daily functions.

2. Exercise. It doesn’t mean that you need to put on your cross trainers and hit the gym, although, it is an option. But what if you’re not the type of person who goes to the gym? A simple brisk walk in the park or a few rounds around the block is enough for you to break a sweat and burn those calories. You may also consider taking dance lessons if you’re up to it. Zumba classes are becoming popular if you like dancing; it is a great way to keep healthy and meet fellow baby boomers.

3. Drink water. Some people mistake thirst for hunger, keeping your water bottle full and within reach will ensure that you make no mistake between the two.

4. Eat more frequently. Eating more frequently in smaller portions, instead of eating three big meals a day, eat in-between meals. It doesn’t only quash your craving for the heavily salted, oil-drenched alternatives, expecting to eat in-between meals will make you plan what you eat during the day.

5. Stop eating. Your brain will tell you that you are full 15 to 20 minutes after you have been satiated, so before you order that extra helping of desert, wait for some time after a course meal. Doing this will help you avert eating an extra 100 to 300 calories in a meal. It may seem wasteful, but food on your plate does not have to be finished when you are full. Don’t overindulge.

6. Plan. When you shop, try to plan your meals beforehand. To save you trips to the market, plan for a week of food and store them properly in the fridge. This may entail buying fruits and vegetables that are just not ready yet until after a few days, this way you won’t waste them when they wilt or become overripe. This will also avoid you going for high calorie food when you are craving.

7. Have your cake and eat it too. You can eat something that you are really craving for like ice cream or cake just as long as you cut down on other things in your meal plan, like cutting down on the sugar on your tea or coffee or reducing your serving of pasta. Substitute.

8. Don’t diet. Stick to a meal plan that is a good balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Most people diet only to figure out later that they’ve gained it back after a few weeks. This leads to a yoyo effect on their weight.

9. Start your meals with a salad. Salads compose of greens will help you cut back by as much as 12% on your calorie intake. And as greens make you feel full faster, it will help cut down on you overall food intake.

10. Use spices. Spices are filled with enzymes that speed up metabolism. So next time you shop for food, be sure to include peppers and spicy sauces in your grocery list and make them readily available in the kitchen either during cooking or meals.

Whatever your choices may be and whatever weight loss goals you have, a baby boomer does not have to look far for ways to keep slim and healthy.

Have you tried doing an effective way to lose weight? Let other boomers know about it.

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What Do Boomers Tell Their Kids?

Friday, November 6th, 2009

By Dr. Karen for Boomeryearbook.com

As boomers, we have been told a lot of things by our parents. They had a tough time, didn’t they?
Right from the thirties – where the depression made life seriously tough, and through two world wars, where not just the economy, but the loss of loved ones also affected every single family in the United States, they had already crossed their prime by the time things became alright.
For us, we have had a lot of learning from them, but in general, life has been real good for us. The world has been largely a peaceful place (albeit we were involved in overseas disasters), and the kind of growth opportunities that were accorded to us have been real good.
So, what do boomers tell their kids? This was a survey that was conducted with the present college going crowd, where they were asked ‘what did your parents tell you the most’. Here are the results.

Stay Safe – This is the top answer according to most of our next generation, echo boomers. Most parents used this multiple times each day! And it makes sense too, doesn’t it? We are worried that things might go wrong any day, and have always been extra cautious. Everything our kids do is ‘wild’, while the actual wild times of drugs and rock n roll were our time! Still, ‘stay safe’ was the top answer.

You are irresponsible – Is the second most mentioned answer. Most of the boomers believe that their kids are more irresponsible than they were in their youth. How true that is is a matter to be discussed, but that is the second most heard answer.

Take care of your health – Is answer number three. And you know why!

Check how many of these you have used with your kids!
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Optimism and Making a Good Job of Hoping

Monday, October 12th, 2009

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The Power of Optimism

The Power of Optimism



Psychological Articles by Boomeryearbook.com

Baby boomers are a generation of optimists. Baby boomers have achieved more during their active term as scientists, doctors, engineers, and architects than any other generation throughout history. Why then do so many of us persist in taking a dim view of the events that surround us?

Optimistic personalities perceive negatives as part of a whole and they are able to pluck the positive aspects from even disastrous moments. Such abilities might sometimes be described as ‘wearing rose colored glasses’ but in fact those who can optimistically see the bright side have a healthier attitude and stand a better chance of avoiding many of the diseases brought on by a low emotional state. Psychological articles from the school of Positive Psychology bear this out: many of the ailments suffered by elderly baby boomers are the result of loss such as bereavement or the long term illness of a partner.

The ability to look forward to good things is one that, unfortunately, is not shared by many. Human beings are not particularly optimistic but the saving grace is that those who are more optimistic than others invariably share a talent for being able to cajole the rest of us into joining them in their enthusiasm for life!

Interestingly, some people’s optimism peaks and troughs throughout the year, prompted by celebratory events such as Christmas and birthdays. Optimism after a birthday might be high, probably following the euphoria of receiving gifts and cards from friends and family. It will be high again immediately prior to the Christmas season but will likely fall again when the holiday season ends and visitors return home.

It is fairly obvious that baby boomers in particular are sociable enough to find deep pleasure in the company of others and find optimism easier when they are surrounded by friends and loved ones. This is a good thing but psychological articles observe that as we get older and friends begin to leave us, it is necessary to find an introspective ability to hope for the best.

Hope and optimism are vital to being able to ‘savor’ life and being receptive to other positive emotions such as love and awe. The alternatives to hope and optimism are unpleasant emotions such as despair and pessimism; both of which lead us to depression and eventual illness.

Being hopeful and optimistic need not mean we gallop around spreading good will everywhere and boring everyone with our determination to see the good in everyone and everything! Optimists are merely people who see the brighter side of most situations rather than waiting for the worst to happen. We all know people who are determined they will catch the latest flu germ and shut themselves away from friends who might be carrying the bug! They are often victims of the disease anyway so they might as well have had the pleasure of being sociable first! Taking a dim view of the future leads to a lowering of the spirit and the inability to savor life.

The Psychological Article on Optimism and Making a Good Job of Hoping is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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Baby Boomers Guide: Positive and Negative Emotions

Baby Boomers Guide: Positive and Negative Emotions