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Simple Health episodes

  • #2 of 3: No retirement? And how does it relate to longevity?

    In a society that people brag about their early retirement, the concept of no retirement is only gaining its popularity in recent years and interestingly enough it’s often brought up in the conversations about longevity. Today we will discuss about how no retirement is anything related to our health and longevity.

    Source:

    https://pinegrovefg.com/archives/5384

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yang_Jiang

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhou_Youguang

    https://apnews.com/article/warren-buffett-successor-berkshire-hathaway-greg-abel-2299b4e1b318e6445fee3fe1a061d0e4

    https://www.businessinsider.com/why-buffett-says-he-wont-retire-2015-10

    https://ideas.ted.com/what-is-the-ideal-age-to-retire-never-according-to-a-neuroscientist/

    https://www.ageist.com/wellness/longevity/the-secret-to-immortality-why-ill-never-retire/

    https://www.businessinsider.com/doctor-who-studied-longevity-dont-retire-2017-7

    https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/18/80-year-old-doctor-longevity-expert-why-i-refuse-to-retire-early.html

    https://ideas.ted.com/what-is-the-ideal-age-to-retire-never-according-to-a-neuroscientist/


    14 min
  • Longevity Series: #1 the myth of physical activeness towards to longevity

    In this Longevity podcast series, I'll be delving into three key aspects:  physical well-being, mental fitness and

    Ikigai- , a Japanese word for Life with a purpose.  In today’s episode, we will talk about the myth
    of physical activeness towards to longevity; and in the next episode , we'll
    explore the unconventional idea of eschewing retirement– a departure from the
    commonly pursued early retirement path among many Americans.    The
    idea of no retirement seems recently got some tractions among many.  But How is retirement or no retirement related
    to longevity? Please stay tuned to my next episode. The last one of this series
    will be life with Ikigai- live with a meaning.  

    Source:

    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-11-27/maurine-kornfeld-swim-star-turns-100

     https://blog.sevenponds.com/something-special/okinawa-has-highest-concentration-of-centenarians-in-the-world

    https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200520-can-the-centenarian-olympics-help-you-live-longer

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    The Timeless Swing Of 103-Year-Old Lindsay Tise, Who Shoots Better Than His Age
    Once A Week | Growing
    Bolder®

    https://growingbolder.com/stories/julia-hurricane-hawkins-expands-boundaries-of-human-potential/

    https://www.bluezones.com/2018/01/what-exercise-best-happy-healthy-life/

    Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life,  by Héctor García (Author), Francesc Miralles

    (Author)

    13 min
  • Tennis Ball and Your Back, Neck pains or Tension Headaches

    Do you sometimes have body pains or soreness that you hope

    you can do something yourself to relieve the discomfort? Many years ago, one
    athlete friend told me that I can use tennis ball to self-massage my sore spots
    at home. Since then, I have become a big fan of it, I have used tennis ball on
    my back, neck, glutes and even under my feet. I found that it is such a simple
    and convenient  way to help relieve body pains and I couldn’t thank my athlete friend enough!

    Using tennis ball to self massage has been around for quite a

    long time, there are books and articles talking about it. I’m going to dedicate
    this episode to go over the benefits and some guidelines on using tennis ball for
    self massaging. I hope this will give you some simple tool to address your body pains.

     Source:

    https://livejoyandgrace.com/using-a-tennis-ball-for-neck-pain/

    https://www.wellness.uci.edu/RR.HNMassage.pdf

    http://laurensfitness.com/2013/01/13/relieve-neck-pain-and-headaches-with-a-tennis-ball/

    https://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-tennis-balls-and-duct-tape-can-morph-a-do-it-yourself-massage-lower-back-pain

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSvbwJ9F84o

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD6i20MA40w

    https://www.njspineandortho.com/how-to-use-tennis-balls-to-relieve-lower-back-pain/

    https://www.custompilatesandyoga.com/tennis-ball-for-back-pain/

    13 min
  • Started running after 50, what are the several things I did wrong

    In this episode, I shared some lessons learned from my running experience:

    • Benefits of running for you after 50
      • Be patient with our progress and listen to our body
        • Flexible with your plan and Ensure quality recovery time
          • Importance of strength training
            • Get the right Shoes to properly support you while running
              • Exercise to Strengthen knees
              • Source:

                https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty

                https://www.sports-injury-physio.com/post/how-to-run-strong-and-injury-free-as-you-get-older

                https://youtu.be/h_bgIN5r5JY

                https://www.runandbecome.com/running-health-advice/running-after-60-years-old

                https://www.realbuzz.com/articles-interests/running/article/avoiding-running-injuries-as-you-age/

                https://ace-pt.org/avoid-injuries-older-runner/

                https://www.prevention.com/fitness/a20490572/pain-free-running-over-50/

                https://www.verywellfit.com/tips-for-running-in-your-50s-and-beyond-2911208

                https://runnersconnect.net/strength-masters-runners/

                https://runnersconnect.net/masters-running-heart-health/

                https://www.prevention.com/fitness/a20490572/pain-free-running-over-50/

                https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20815852/to-lift-or-not-to-lift-why-runners-should-strength-train/

                12 min
              • How to express anger in a healthy way that benefit you and your relationship with others?

                 What is  anger? Is it ok to get angry? Are there some people easier to get angry than others? Is it good to hold it in and bottled it up to

                avoid the escalation?  Or is it better to release the angry feeling by lashing it out? In this episode, we discussed about three approaches of expressing anger and why assertiveness allows us to take care of ourselves, and is fundamental for good mental health and healthy relationships.

                Source:

                https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/overcoming-destructive-anger/202006/suppressed-anger-doesn-t-just-go-away#:~:text=Some%20employed%20suppression%20due%20to,status%20or%20even%20being%20fired.

                https://www.webmd.com/men/anger-management#:~:text=When%20you%20start%20feeling%20angry,deeply%20until%20the%20anger%20subsides.

                https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-aggressiveness-aggressiveness-in-communication-3145097#:~:text=When%20a%20person%20uses%20aggressive,the%20recipients%20of%20the%20aggression.

                https://online.alvernia.edu/articles/4-types-communication-styles/#:~:text=The%20aggressive%20communication%20style%20is,attacking%20them%2C%20among%20other%20traits.

                https://creducation.net/resources/anger_management/understanding_anger_expression.html

                https://hr.uky.edu/sites/www.uky.edu.hr/files/wellness/images/Conf14_FourCommStyles.pdf

                https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/assertive-communication.html#:~:text=Here%20are%20a%20few%20examples%20of%20assertive%20statements%3A&text=%E2%80%9CThanks%20for%20thinking%20of%20me,but%20let's%20agree%20to%20disagree.%E2%80%9D

                13 min
              • Can our emotions and behavior affect our risk of getting cancer?

                More research and studies show significant of mind-body connection and how our emotions
                and behavior affect our risk of getting cancer and our recovery from this
                disease.  In this episode, we shared some of the research work from Dr Gabor Mate,
                a renowned physician with over 40 years of clinical experience, and Dr Lydia Temoshock,
                a psychologist nationally recognized in the fields of behavioral medicine and psychosocial
                oncology, Director of The Behavioral Medicine Program at University of Maryland Medical School.


                This show does not provide medical advice. It

                is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for
                professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


                Source:

                https://www.healingcancer.info/ebook/lydia-temoshok

                https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Normal-Illness-Healing-Culture/dp/0593083881

                https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Be-Me-Journey-Healing/dp/1401937535

                15 min
              • How to prevent age-related muscle loss after 35 in simple ways?

                Age-related muscle loss can begin at around age 35 and occurs at a rate of 1-2 percent a year for the typical person. After age 60, it can accelerate to 3 percent a year.  Less muscle means greater weakness and less mobility, both of which may increase your risk of falls and fractures. It can decrease lifespan and quality of life. 

                But just because you lose muscle mass does not mean it is gone forever.  Younger adulthood and middle age is when you want to get a jump on this to preserve muscle strength over time. But if you didn’t start early, it’s not too late to start at any age. Today, we will share some simple ways to help you prevent and reverse muscle loss including easy exercise plan and food options to go with it!  If you are one of those who is concerned about your carbs intake, we will also provide some answers to that!

                Source:

                https://www.healthifyme.com/blog/exercises-to-prevent-muscle-loss/

                https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/the-carbohydrate-advantage#:~:text=Complex%20carbohydrates%2C%20found%20mostly%20in,and%20many%20other%20plant%20foods.

                https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/age-and-muscle-loss#:~:text=Sarcopenia%E2%80%94defined%20as%20age%2Drelated,remain%20in%20the%20normal%20range.

                https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/strength-training/art-20046670#:~:text=Lean%20muscle%20mass%20naturally%20diminishes,muscle%20mass%20at%20any%20age.

                https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/preserve-your-muscle-mass

                https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sarcopenia#TOC_TITLE_HDR_7

                https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/never-late-building-muscle-strength-60#:~:text=Repeated%20research%20has%20shown%20that,average%2040%2Dyear%2Dold.

                https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-can-you-avoid-muscle-loss-as-you-age/

                https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/older_adults/index.htm#:~:text=Adults%20aged%2065%20and%20older,of%20activities%20that%20strengthen%20muscles.

                https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/how-can-strength-training-build-healthier-bodies-we-age

                https://www.nutritionnews.abbott/healthy-living/aging-well/Muscle-Recovery-A-Key-Component-to-Healthy-Aging/

                12 min
              • How to fall back to sleep in the mid of night?

                How many times have your experienced this? It’s 3am but you are wide awake and couldn’t fall back to sleep. Your mind is racing thinking about the issues and problems from the day at work or with life. You tried to quiet those thoughts but they kept coming back. As time passed by, you have a rising sense of panic about the difficult day ahead if you don’t fall back to sleep.

                According to Sleep experts at John Hopkins, waking up in the middle of the night is normal, but up to one in five Americans have difficulty getting back to sleep which is a frustrating, sleep-robbing problem. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about some tips recommended by Sleep doctors to help you to cope and get back to sleep fast.

                Source:

                4 Simple Steps to Get You Back to Sleep Fast – Cleveland Clinic

                How To Calm Your Anxiety at Night – Cleveland Clinic

                How to Quiet Your Mind to Get Better Sleep | Everyday Health

                https://www.headspace.com/sleep/fall-back-asleep

                Up in the Middle of the Night? How to Get Back to Sleep | Johns Hopkins Medicine

                Can't Sleep? When to Get Out of Bed (webmd.com)

                10 min
              • Enjoy Simple Happiness!

                As a quote from Benjamin Franklin says, "Happiness consists more in small conveniences or pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom to a man in the course of his life."

                You perhaps recently did great in an important test, got admitted to your dream school, got a promotion in your job, having a great vacation now you have been looking forward to, or just moved into your new house, those are all the significant events that can bring you great happiness. But how long would the rush of great happiness last for you? Maybe a few weeks from some, a few days or even a few minutes from others? After your feeling of the great happiness faded away and disappeared from your life, you are going back to your daily grind and work towards to your next thing, waiting for next promotion, next vacation or next success, in order for you to reap the same happiness again. And your waiting period could be quite long, a few months or a few years … And during this waiting period, do you feel mostly less content, stressful or even miserable?

                Life could be full of unfulfilled expectations or long waiting between achievements. If we always wait for the next thing to happen to be happy, we will most likely find our lives less joyful or less content.

                Today we will discuss about Simple happiness, What are them and how can we enjoy those simple happiness and live a more happier and fulfilled life?


                Source:

                https://www.trackinghappiness.com/how-to-enjoy-the-simple-things/

                35 of Life’s Simple Pleasures to Cherish Everyday - Goodnet

                https://www.happify.com/hd/35-of-lifes-simple-pleasures-to-cherish-everyday/

                https://limitbreaker.co/how-to-enjoy-lifes-simple-pleasures/

                https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/blog/simplest-pleasures-in-life/



                13 min
              • Panic Attacks and Anxieties. How to Tackle Them at Home and at Work

                According to Cleveland Clinic, Every year, up to 11% of Americans experience a panic attack and much more experience anxieties.  In this episode, we discussed several natural ways to address anxieties which are the major risk factors for Panic attacks. For the audience who endure anxiety at work, we also share a few great tips and I believe they will help you to reduce the stress or anxiety level at workplace. And if you are a supervisor, hopefully you find those tips helpful to support your team to be more productive and less stressed . 

                Source:

                https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/symptoms-causes/syc-20376021#:~:text=Major%20life%20stress%2C%20such%20as,Smoking%20or%20excessive%20caffeine%20intake

                https://adaa.org/managing-stress-anxiety-in-workplace/anxiety-disorders-in-workplace

                https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/best-exercises-anxiety

                https://nafc.org/mens-health/the-importance-of-living-in-the-moment/

                https://www.calmclinic.com/panic/prevention

                https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms


                13 min

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              Simple Health podcast shows provide you with easy to understand, simple approaches without the complicated medical terms. You'll be happy to learn that most of the approaches we discuss use resources that are easy to access to everyone and are available at no cost.