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TeloYears is a simple, accurate DNA test that lets you track your cellular age based on your telomere length. Will it work? Join me as I go through the test, and then share the results with you. One of the greatest medical mysteries, IMO, is how and why we age? And, today, almost as important, what can we do about it? Here on The Not Old Better Show we try and tell those stories, describe those changes, and chronicle all that will have a profound impact on health. For example, recently, we were at the National Institutes of Health, where we interviewed Dr Tony Fauci, and Dr. Eric Green about DNA, "Drs Watson & Crick," and life span. Certainly some of our conversation then was about this inverse of "Moore's Law." Where we as a society are spending more and more money on pharma products and getting less return. Industry and many in the medical profession are focusing on treating diseases rather than looking more closely at what is causing those diseases in the first place. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Ernest Hemingway: Author & SPY! Interview Series with Nicholas Reynolds Ernest Hemingway's military adventurism has been fairly well-documented over the years. But a new book by a former CIA intelligence officer and historian, Nicholas Reynolds, while doing research at the CIA Museum tells the little known story of Hemingway's secret life as a spy — both for the Americans and the Soviets. CIA archivist, author Nicholas Reynolds discusses his new book, Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures. It describes Hemingway's relationship with Soviet intelligence today on The Not Old Better Show. Please join me and check out this excellent, exciting interview with historian and author, Nicholas Reynolds. Enjoy. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

5 Tips for Better Sleep...Short Version The Art of Living Series Presents 5 Tips for Better Sleep I sleep well...but that got me thinking… 90 million Americans suffer from sleep deprivation, or insomnia every night. Busy schedules and never ending to-do lists make it easy to place a low priority on getting enough sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 60% of adults report feeling sleep deprived on a regular basis. Getting enough sleep and waking up feeling rested are as important as eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A good night's rest helps us stay alert and think clearly the next day, and can reduce stress and depression. If you're cutting back on sleep because you think you don't need as much, or if anxiety about your job or the economy is causing insomnia, you could be doing more harm to your body than you realize. I have 5 sleep strategies for you... Join me at NotOld-Better.com for my 5 Strategies for Better Sleep. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

5 Tips to Sleep Better The Art of Living Series, The Not Old Better Show Today is April 18. A day that serves as both excited government employee holiday, and day to keep only the most hearty of us from feeling overwhelmed, tired, and even sleepless. When you hear the phrase, 'what keeps you up at night," for me, it's not much. Not even taxes. I'm old fashioned, believe in the system and pay, like everyone, and I sleep well, but It got me thinking… 90 million Americans suffer from sleep deprivation, or insomnia every night. Busy schedules and never ending to-do lists make it easy to place a low priority on getting enough sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 60% of adults report feeling sleep deprived on a regular basis. Getting enough sleep and waking up feeling rested are as important as eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A good night's rest helps us stay alert and think clearly the next day, and can reduce stress and depression. If you're cutting back on sleep because you think you don't need as much, or if anxiety about your job or the economy is causing insomnia, you could be doing more harm to your body than you realize. Long term sleep deprivation has been linked to a higher risk of the following: Heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes Being involved in a car accident due to slower reaction time Depression and substance abuse Inability to concentrate and pay attention How much sleep is enough? Check out the show, and my 5 Tips for a Better Sleep. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

5 Tips for Getting Your 55+ Age Body Ready for Spring The Art of Grooming for Those 55 +... The start of "Spring Begins" falls each year between Feb. 3 and Feb. 5, when the weather remains cold. The spring equinox arrives about 45 days later. At this time, the earth has absorbed enough heat that nature begins to show signs of life–insects start to move their wings and fish swim more actively under the ice. Like here in Virginia, it is still very cold outside…But, a warm spring breeze is coming our way. Will you be ready for it? Will these bodies of ours be ready…our older, and better bodies for shorts, tank tops, and swim suits? During the cold winter months, when I stay inside, I usually eat comfort food, and gain 4-5 pounds, as I have this winter. I love being outside, being physically active and getting exercise outdoors. What about you? Do you prefer the warm, or cold weather? Regardless, as we transistion to the warm weather, from the cold winter, which still hasn't bid adieu, at least here in Northern Virginia, we need to take extra care and pay attention to some tried and true basics, which for me, have been all done to nourish the body and mind. A few months ago, I did this video of my "skin care regimen" and you all liked it over 100,000 times! So, I'm revisiting it, with a focus on spring prep, including skin care… As part of our Grooming for the 50+ age Community, here are my tips for getting ready for Spring… Exfoliate by Dry brushing, as well as using the brush in the shower:Use soft brushes with natural animal hair in a circular motion on palms, calves, and thighs. This helps to release toxins, wakes up the senses, improve circulation, and make your skin glow. It also helps to remove dead skin cells and beautify and tone the skin. Use the right defoliant cream, too. Stay tuned for more on that subject. Comb your hair:Comb the hair with a good brush and use the brush to massage the scalp, from the top to the center-back of the head. You can also use the fingertips for a gentler massage. Exercise Program: move for 20 – 30 minutes, and try to sweat a bit. More than a bit. I say this as someone who sweats more than a bit! You'll see a lot online about the HIIT program. Work your total body with HIIT, or high intensity interval training! This type of workout torches major calories while engaging multiple muscle groups at once, for some superpower sculpting. Eat better. Make your dinner "lean, clean and green." Do the obvious: avoid fake sugar, low fat or traditional diet foods. What??!! Yes, avoid the "diet foods" as they have zero nutritional value. You want your skin glowing, and muscles to be tone…that comes from sweating and good fats, like avocado. fill your plate with delicious, nutrient-dense superfoods. Focus on enjoying your favorite greens — we love kale, spinach and Brussels sprouts — along with a serving of lean protein like chicken, salmon or tempeh. And, lastly… Remember: Smile! It is one of the best things you can do, and offers both life enriching beauty, confidence and the physical act of smiling is really great for your entire body! Few people would argue that smiling is bad for you, but new research is showing just how many ways smiling is beneficial to your career and well-being. We know smiling can greatly improve your mood and reduce stress. Even better, your smile doesn't have Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

RETURNING HOME: HOW TIME WITH MY PARENTS CHANGED THE WAY I THINK ABOUT LIFE... Traveling for everyone eventually comes to an end, or evolves into something different. It is said that what we can take from our travels enriches our lives and honors our experiences. I'll never look at my parents in the same way again...and I mean that in a good way. This last month with my parents in California enriched me and added perspective and honor I have for my parents. I just arrived home from California, after being away from my Virginia home for 30+days! It may not sound like a long time to some, but with everything going on, both there in California, and here in Virginia, it seemed like eons. I have to say, this 'homecoming' was quite different from others I've had in my life. This time it really seemed to mean something. Although I've traveled around the world many times for business and pleasure most of my life, coming home after this trip with my parents seems to be having a profound impact on me. Thirty plus days away from my Virginia family will not only make you appreciate them more, but it will also make you appreciate the simple discoveries upon return: Returning to your own bed. Returning to cherished pets, And returning to the simple act of getting up early with Avery and making him eggs before he leaves for the day. Gretchen usually does this, but she's been stretched, too, and letting her sleep in some made sense and gave me a few more minutes with Avery. How do you react to your return from being away? Simple re-entry, or not? Please listen, and let us know: info@notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Beauty of Modesto Wisteria: A Feast for the Senses... Including a Poem, written and read aloud by Author, Newspaper Columnist, Poet, VJ Vogelzang The beautiful wisteria plant, fragrant and visually stunning, grows in Modesto, California, and on my recent visit there, I found a spectacular trellis with an enormous vine. Wisteria is notable not only for its attractive, fragrant flowers, but also for its vigorous growth. The vine may grow 10 feet or more in one year, and can easily overwhelm nearby plants and structures. Heavy annual pruning is necessary to keep it in bounds. The vines become large and woody with age and need sturdy support. Flower colors include blue, red, lavender, and white, depending on the variety. Wisteria vines climb by twining their stems either clockwise or counterclockwise round any available support. They can climb as high as 20m above the ground and spread out 10m laterally. The world's largest known Wisteria vine is in Sierra Madre, California, located not far from Los Angeles. This vine measures more than 1 acre (0.40 ha) in size and weighs over 250 tons. Planted in 1894, it is of the Chinese lavender variety. But, Modesto, California has many beautiful wisteria vines growing, including a 45 year old vine at my parents home. My mom, author, retired newspaper columnist, and poet, VJ Vogelzang, has written a lovely poem about her vine, which she reads to us. Enjoy! Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

I Had To Put My Parent's Sweet Little Dog Down Caretaker Essay to My Parents, Pt 2 'Bailey' So, my parents found out very recently that their sweet little dog, Bailey, had been urinating on a couple spots of an expensive "Persian rug." The rug sits atop a new hardwood floor in their home, and the spots were directly adjacent to a very nice lo-boy cabinet. As happens, the pee, which had been accumulating for some time, and was strong in odor, but not to my parents. But, the pee had seeped under the lo-boy cabinet, and through the rug, soiling the hardwood floor, staining it and creating black mold along the flooring seams, all the way through to the sub floor! A terrible mess, and my parents were understandably angry. Before my mom's recent knee replacement surgery, she provided Bailey walks, regular potty time outside, etc. Since arriving, I'd begun that process, but Bailey had been doing this for months. The three of us had discussed options over the past few days, and I offered to take the dog home with me to Virginia when I leave – Bailey would get along great with our two dogs, who you've met recently in the "Celebrate Your Pet Day" video, at YouTube and at the Not Old Better site, and I have the time and money to help deal with this problem. They said "Oh, but dogs cost so much money - and three dogs are more expensive than two!" "And, Bailey will not make the trip." Bailey is a dog my mom received from a friend, via her will, upon this friend's death, and we think Bailey is 10 or 12 years old. At one point two nights ago, my parents said they would get Bailey checked at the vet for urinary problems before deciding anything. The next morning, my mom, in tears, asked me to take Bailey, right then, to the vet to euthanize the dog. My mom explained that they asked a couple people if they were interested in taking her, but they weren't, the friends saying the pound would most likely euthanize a dog with urinary problems like this, and my mom is so overwhelmed with her own convalescence and care needs that Bailey wouldn't and couldn't be trained, given my mom's limited ambulatory ability. Hearing this, I then phoned a long-time area friend, asking about 'training.' According to this friend, dogs can be trained to not soil indoors, but the reinforcement, after the trainer leaves is as important as the training, and in conversation with my mom, she just couldn't conduct that post trainer training herself, and Bailey was not going to learn without that reinforcement, and that if there were the urinary issues, then she did not have much hope that the he would ever get better or stop the behavior, and so they decided to have him put to sleep. A difficult subject, but a thoughtful show...please listen, and comment. What would you do? Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Caretaker Essay to My Parents The Not Old Better Show Reflections I wish I could find any humor in taking care of my parents right now. I'm exhausted, and I think that's part of it, but we've always had a great relationship and now I find that, because they both so desperately need my attention and care as they age (my mom is 87 and my dad 86), that's it's become about performing a caretaker role, and not so funny after all. But, there are dear sweet moments, and tough ones, too. I'm not an only child and I have no siblings to assist, and share with, but 'in the moment' it's me, whether counting out the dosage of medication, helping with clothing, bedding, washing, cooking, it's all tough and not a lot of funny to be found. I've been at their home for 4 weeks now, and I wish I could find some humor. But, the duty of being a caregiver to an elderly parent is an important one, but can often be stressful, and maybe the "laughter is the best medicine approach" while the smart play, isn't applicable in this instance. Thanks. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Yoga As Lifestyle Medicine: Interview with Linda Stern Lang Art of Living series, Smithsonian Associates You can do yoga at any age -- really! It's just a matter of picking what type of yoga you do and working within your abilities. It might even help you age better, keeping you flexible and building strength through low-impact moves. Our guest today, on The Not Old Better Show, Linda Stern Lang, will tell us all about the benefits of yoga as part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series. So, you may have heard that yoga can increase flexibility and strength, and even reduce baack pain and help with sleeping. And, if you think yoga too much, and you're too late to the practice, Linda Stern Lang discusses the many modifications for every level, and gives us answers to these and other questions, as will the upcoming day long Smithsonian Associates Yoga seminar, which she, and many others are a part, 3/25/17. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Linda Stern Lang. This program is SOLD out, and if you'd like to be placed on the waiting list, please dial: (202) 633-3030 Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.