For a spring break, I thought we might like a change of pace, so here’s something new. At AgingWithPizzazz, I make every effort to embrace ideas or tips that live up to the name of this content blog. Still, I realize that there are many other sites out there on Aging, Senior Interests and Health. … Read more
Here’s Hoping that 2022 is a Safe and Happy New Year. As I prepare my annual ‘Dozen Things Learned’ list, I realized that once again I’ve forgotten to record many of the newly-discovered items this year. Still, it is amazing. If you keep your own list, you will find that looking back there’s a wide … Read more
In the late days of October and early November, many celebrations merge, combine or compete. Some are religious, others pagan, still others seem hard to pigeon-hole. None are just for children. The roots of Halloween come from an ancient Celtic celebration called Samhain (when the veil between living and dead is believed to be at … Read more
Chances are good you’ve never heard of the body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS). When I was in school, we did not study this subject. The reason is clear. It wasn’t identified until the early 1990s. Yet, if it had been, there might have been suspicion of any results since the researchers were exploring THC (technically Tetrahydrocannabinol) … Read more
I remember a quandary presented in a Jude Law movie a decade or so ago. Others have contemplated it, but the film-portrayal stayed with me. Question: Is it better to be smart or lucky? Through the years, my husband and I have decided on our answer, and with little hesitation always choose “lucky.” This past … Read more
You might image that late-night comedy has benefits, reducing stress. Or late-night reading to bring on sleep, but late-night cottage cheese? Really? Let’s get the controversy out of the way first. Professional health advocates (western and eastern) generally say don’t eat 3 hours before bedtime – full stop. Additionally, some nutritionists and vegans avoid all … Read more