Want to get those steps in despite rain, sleet, heat, cold, traffic, angry dogs, lighting and tornados? Check out these walking pads for seniors. Stick with the models that have handles to hang on to. We bought a Urevo and we’ve been happy with it. They even work for running yet take up way less space than a full-sized treadmill.
– Jet Cannon
Not getting enough flavanols — natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables and even chocolate — could be driving that age-related memory loss, according to U.S. News. “This is the first time we can conclude that flavanols are acting as a nutrient for the aging brain,” said Dr. Scott Small, a professor of neurology and director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Besides berries and dark chocolate, other flavanol-containing foods include apples — particularly the peels — grapes, citrus fruits, cocoa and green tea. Good vegetable sources of flavanols are onions, hot peppers, kale, broccoli, rutabagas and spinach, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
“I believe that you could consume enough flavanols to prevent yourself from being deficient,” Small said. However, he urged people not to focus on getting this nutrient through chocolate.
“There’s no way you can eat enough chocolate to have this benefit. In fact, if you tried, you would die first,” Small said.
But what a way to go!
– Jet Cannon
In a major development for aging Buzzed Boomers looking for their iced coffee caffeine fix, Starbucks is changing to nugget ice. Nugget ice is softer and easier to chew.
Finally, a useful study. Loudwire.com reports, “Your favorite music shouldn’t just sound good, it should also make you feel good. A new study by WithinHealth has revealed which rock and metal bands make people feel the most confident about themselves and their bodies. The five rock artists that make people have the most confident are Queen, Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Pink Floyd, according to the study, and the five metal artists that make people feel the best are Metallica, Tool, Nirvana, Five Finger Death Punch and Avenged Sevenfold.”
Read the article here for more on the study. Go forth and conquer!
– Jet Cannon
Sleeping too much or too little is bad for our health. But moderate exercise can counteract the bad stuff. “The new research builds upon a large body of work showing just how critical both sleep and fitness are for overall health. Various studies show that healthy amounts of each individually are linked to increased longevity. And at least one suggested that sleep problems tended to increase the chances a subject would die during the follow-up period but that regular exercise helped eliminate that risk.” Read all about it in this New York Times article.
– Jet Cannon
Vine Pair asked bartenders about the best new vodkas that earned a spot on their bar. Read all about it here. This one was particularly intriguing to us as a fan of New York fine cuisine.
“The best new vodka on my bar would be ALB Vodka. It’s a local vodka made in Albany, N.Y., and uses water from the same reservoir that holds the water that makes NYC bagels and pizza taste so great.” —Mathew Scherl, general manager & beverage director, Lagos Restaurant & Lounge, New York City
PV Magazine reports that Austrailia’s iconic XXXX brand beer will be produced using 100% solar energy. They’re asking Austrailians to “give a XXXX” about the world and the environment.
– Jet Cannon
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How does a coffee snob take their coffee? Seriously. Very seriously.
Giving fasting a try this year? Health.com says, “That even during a fast, you can have that morning cup of joe. Coffee is a low-calorie option that fits into any fast and provides a nice pick-me-up with its boost of caffeine. It also has several other benefits, such as containing essential B vitamins, potassium, and magnesium. However, coffee is healthiest black or with just a splash of milk or milk replacement. Too much creamer or sweetener fills the cup with sugar, negating any benefits.”
– Jet Cannon
You can still get free hot dogs with your beer at Rudy’s Bar & Grill in New York City. A classic dive bar with duct tape holding the seats together and superb drink specials like the Mexican Hat Dance, Rudy’s is a model for dive bars across America.
Two foreigners arrive in America for the first time, in New York City. They step out into the city and see a hot dog stand. One says to the other “wow – they eat dogs in America? Well I guess we should give it a try”. They each get a hot dog and sit down to eat. After a minute of just staring at his hot dog, one turns to the other and says “hey… what part did you get?”.
Special thanks to Roving Dive Bar Correspondent, Hunter S.
– Jet Cannon
A savvy Buzzed Boomer pointed us to a 1989 Smoke on the Water tribute/fundraiser featuring some classic rock stars including Brian May, Alex Lifeson, Tommy Iommi, Chris Squire, Ian Gillan, Bruce Dickinson, Paul Rogers, Keith Emerson, Geoff Downes, and Roger Taylor. Not a bad lineup. Enjoy.
We weren’t the only ones who lusted after Ronnie Spector. John Lennon, David Bowie, and Keith Richards were ahead of us in line. Brian Wilson called Be My Baby the greatest pop recording ever made. Rest In Peace, Ronnie.
Exercise is important to good health. We all know that. Yet as we age, the list of what exercises are safe for our bodies starts to decrease.
We read an interesting article in Babyboomer.com called the Faulty Five. The article suggests that folks over 50 be very cautious with martial arts, running on hard surfaces, plyometrics, Crossfit, and yes, even yoga. It’s worth reading.
The website usually has some pretty darn good information on a variety of subjects for Boomers. Meanwhile, at Buzzed Boomer we will continue to promote escapes from reality (e.g. Painkiller cocktail, consumed responsibly of course). Okay, the article doesn’t say to stop doing the exercises we used to enjoy; just to be careful, consult your doctor, etc. While those healthy endorphins become more and more elusive we will continue to find a way.
Can you say water aerobics?
– Jet Cannon
Want to enjoy the great outdoors via a recreational vehicle? Here are some tips from our roving glampers on where to park your rig. Airstream Dreams Livin’ In Tin Edition.
Jet Cannon for Hunter S.
