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Zoomer Report

Zoomer Podcast Network

Host Libby Znaimer brings listener’s special features on all topics of interest to the baby boom generation. Covering everything from health and wealth, to leisure and volunteerism and coming from the special vantage point of the generation that has changed society in its wake.

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00:01:19

Second Chance Romance

Zoomer Report ·

2020/01/10

Have you ever dreamed of getting back together with a former romantic partner who should have been perfect for you? Despite romantic depictions of that scenario, a study from Kansas State University finds this is unlikely to make you happy. When couples who break up and get back together its called a cyclical relationship. Researchers analyzed information that cyclical and noncyclical couples provided and found that rekindling a romantic relationship was associated with problems. They say

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00:01:23

Music & Aging

Zoomer Report ·

2020/01/09

Theres an old saying that music is the medicine of the mind. Now theres research to back that up specifically that musical training bolsters the aging brain. A study by Northwestern University researchers who compared adults aged 45 to 65 with and without musical experience. They found that lifelong musical training appears to help with at least two important functions known to decline with age -- memory and the ability to hear speech in noise. Researchers found that one those tests, the 18

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00:01:24

Like People at Work

Zoomer Report ·

2020/01/08

Do you like the people you work with? Your health may depend on it. A study published by the American Psychological Association found workers who have a good peer support system in the workplace live longer than those who don't. Researchers at Tel Aviv University followed 820 healthy adults for 20 years -- 1988 to 2008. The workers came from Israel's largest companies in finance, insurance, public utilities, health care and manufacturing. They worked an average of 8.8 hours a day. One third were

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00:01:01

Fit After 50

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2020/01/07

Heres some good news about getting older, out of Britain. A survey done for an insurance company of 1500 people finds that on average people over 50 lead fitter and more active lives than they did in their 20s. The findings show theyre benefitting from better diets, more exercise and increased free time to focus on their health. Now that theyre free of the pressures of career-building and raising a family, they dedicate more time to keeping healthy, with 70 percent doing more exercise than in

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00:01:04

Baked & Broiled Fish

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2020/01/06

We all know that eating fish can prevent heart attacks and and improve blood pressure. Now theres evidence it will also reduce the risk of heart failure.as long as its cooked right. Researchers tracked more than 84,000 postmenopausal women for an average of 10 years. They found that those whose diets included 5 or more servings of baked and broiled fish per week -- had a 30 percent lower risk of heart failure compared to women who ate less than one serving per month. On the other hand, the

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00:01:29

Weights and Quitting Smoking

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/29

Heres important information for anyone who would like to quit smoking. Pumping iron may double the chance of the success, according to a study from Rhode Island. The researchers found that three months of pumping iron seemed to help curb cigarette cravings and withdrawal symptoms, while lessening the weight gain that sometimes goes along with quitting. Overall, men and women who completed the resistance training program were twice as likely to kick the habit as smokers who didn't lift

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00:01:30

Resolutions 2015

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/28

Have you made a New Years resolution? Eight out of 10 Canadians, have, at least at some point. And heres how it usually goes, by the numbers: 75% hang in for the first week, only 64% are still at it by the end of a month, and 46% stick to it for six months. Complete success is even more elusive. Only 8% of resolution makers actually achieve their goals. So is the tradition of vowing to change on January 1st just hokey? The experts agree that pegging the desire to change to a specific

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00:01:13

Alcohol & Stroke

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/27

Weve all heard that moderate drinking protects the heart. Now a major French study is challenging that notion. Researchers did find a link between a little imbibing and a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, but they say its a coincidence sort of. They say downing a glass or two of wine every day or its equivalent may not cause enhanced well being. More likely, it indicates an otherwise healthy lifestyle. According to the study, people who drink moderately tend to have a higher social

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00:01:17

Buddy Dieting

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/26

If you want to trim down, a live-in buddy helps a lot. And so does setting up your home to make the healthy choice the easy choice. A study out of the University of Connecticut divided 200 overweight and obese people into two groups. Participants in one group got a six-month behavioral weight-loss program that emphasized a low-fat, low-calorie diet and moderate-intensity physical activity. They met weekly with weight-loss experts and learned how to keep food journals and work through tempting

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00:01:09

PAD

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/25

Heres another way to take care of your health if youre over 50. Cardiologists say everyone in this age group should be routinely tested for a narrowing of blood vessels to the legs that could put them at elevated risk for a heart attack or stroke. The condition is known as peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, and it can be dangerous. Signs of PAD may include leg pain during exercise and walking; a feeling of coldness or numbness in one or both legs; pain in the toes at night; or open sores that

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00:01:17

Authority and Health

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/24

Do you ever wish you were the boss? Well it has its health drawbacks according to a sociological study out of the University of Toronto. The paper says anger and carping directed at superiors may actually be making them less healthy than they should be. Researchers say the paradox is that there doesn't appear to be any health benefit for people who have authority. They expected that better incomes and more intriguing and autonomous work would be expected to make bosses healthier than their

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00:01:29

Pessimism & NPY

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/23

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Scientists from the University of Michigan say the answer may be in your genes. They've discovered optimism is directly related to levels of a molecule in your brain called neuropeptide Y or (NPY). So if you have low levels of NPY, you may be more likely to have depression than someone with high NPY levels. You may also be more prone to being negative and less likely to cope well with stress. The study published in the journal Archives of General Psychiatry the

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00:01:14

Holiday Injuries

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/09

It can happen when theyre hanging Christmas lights or decorating the top of a tall tree. According to the BC-based organization, Community Against Preventable Injuries, men over 50 are more likely than any other demographic to suffer a preventable injury around the holidays. Have you ever heard the line, Ive done this a thousand time before? Apparently its all that experience that makes Zoomer guys blasé about taking risks around the house. The group says a number of other factors also

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00:01:23

Holiday Foods and Nutrition

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/06

This time of year, a lot of us fretting about what we eat. Well heres some good news about holidays foods foods we should think about adding to our diets all year round. According to the famed Cleveland Clinic, they pack a big nutritional punch with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that may help prevent disease. Sweet potatoes top the list. They a high amount of potassium, fiber, and beta-carotene, which can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Pomegranates are one of the most potent

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00:01:26

Holiday Alzheimer's

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/06

The holidays can be stressful enough. And if a loved one has Alzheimers Disease, that can make things more difficult. Here are some tips for caregivers from Houston Methodist Hospital's Nantz National Alzheimer Center. Hospital experts say making minor adjustments to family traditions can make all the difference. They advise keeping your family member as involved as possible. Open cards together, discuss gift selections or give them simple baking tasks. Try to focus on the moment rather than

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00:01:25

Healthy Holiday Shopping

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/04

We all know how hectic it can get preparing for the holiday. Here are The Ontario Kinesiology Associations tips for healthy holiday shopping: Dress for comfort Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move easily so you can increase your stride and heart rate. Consider shoes that have proper treads to reduce the risk of slipping on ice or wet floors and allow you to walk faster and more comfortably. Try to carry smaller bags; the weight of your purchases can add up quickly. Try to carry

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00:01:26

Single for the Holidays

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/04

If you are single, divorced, widowed, or recently separated, the holidays can be a difficult time. Here are 5 tips to having a happy holiday from psychologist and happiness expert Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo. Be with friends old or new. Social support is a proven buffer to depression. So spend time with people you like. If all of your friends are with their families, make new ones. Look for people who are also alone and you might like to get to know better. Volunteer. Reaching out to help others

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00:01:24

Green Christmas Tips

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/03

If youd like to cut down on your holiday ecological footprint, here are some tips for a Green Christmas from Seventh Generation, a manufacturer of plant-based cleansers. Save time, conserve fuel, and prevent pollution by making just one or two big shopping trips instead of multiple small ones. You can also cut down by shopping online, which will also save time. Get a real tree. These days, almost all Christmas trees come from tree farms not forests and can be composted or mulched in January

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00:01:29

Christmas Suffer and Spend

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/02

If Christmas shopping in crowded, overheated malls makes you cranky and uncomfortable, there may be a very good reason for that. According to the New York Times, evidence suggests that the less comfortable you are during the holiday shopping spree, the more money youll spend. So stores crank up music, repeat the same songs, over and over again, pipe in smells, and confuse us with complicated offers. All of which makes it more likely well part more readily with more money. Music played at high

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00:01:14

Older and Colder

Zoomer Report ·

2019/12/01

Do you feel colder as you get older? I certainly do. Now theres research that explains why. Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute in California analyzed data from more than 18,000 patients, aged 20 through 98. This is the largest sample used in a body temperature study since the 1860s, when researchers determined that normal temperature is 98.6 degrees though in fact, according to this work, its closer to 98.2 degrees. The researchers found average body temperature declines with age in

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