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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.

health & fitness medicine

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00:01:17

Hand Towels or Air Dryers?

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/30

When you're in a public restroom, do you go for the paper towels or the air dryer after you wash your hands? To get your hands cleanest, choose the towels. A study in the Journal of Applied Microbiology put each drying method to the test and revealed that rubbing hands thoroughly dry with paper towels may give people the best chance of walking out of the restroom with germ-free mitts. The researchers found that no matter which method you choose, you won't be rid of germs unless you dry your hands

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00:01:28

Online Shopping Safety

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/29

More of us are shopping online than ever before with two thirds of consumers making one to four online purchases in the last six months. And most said they were happy with the experience according to Statistics canada. Here are some tip to make sure you are too: Only shop at websites that have secure payment systems. Look for the padlock logo on the checkout page. Make sure you understand shipping costs whether duties are included and what your rights are regarding returns. Sizes vary from

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00:01:13

Leaving the House and Longevity

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/28

Heres an important finding about the importance of social contact and interacting with the outside world. Researchers at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem found that for older people, getting out of the house regularly may contribute to a longer life. They asked people in their 70s, 80s and 90s, how often they left the house and found that those who ventured out frequently were most likely to live to the next age milestone regardless of medical problems or mobility

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00:01:22

Gum Disease & Cancer Risk

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/27

Do you have gum disease? It could be a warning sign of an increased risk of cancer. A study in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention links periodontal disease with increased risk of several types of cancer in older women, even in those who never smoked. Researchers followed more than 65,000 women, average age 68, for about eight years and found more than 7,000 cancers. Periodontal disease was tied to a 14 percent higher risk of developing any type cancer. But the greatest risk was for

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00:01:25

Diet Soda and Weight Gain

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/26

If youre trying to lose weight, heres some advice that may be counter-intuitive. Theres research showing that switching to diet pop might actually cause the opposite of the desired effect. Researchers at the University of Texas found that drinking diet soda was associated with an increased waist circumference. In fact, over the course of the study, people who consumed diet soft drinks experienced a 70 per cent increase in waist circumference compared to those who did not. This doesnt

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00:01:29

Purpose and Better Sleep

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/25

One of the keys to a better nights sleep is connected to our reasons for getting out of bed in the morning. According to study from Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center Having a purpose in life makes people more likely to sleep better at night with less sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. The study is based on more than 800 older people aged 60 to 100 years old with an average age of 79 more than three quarters were female. None had dementia. Those who felt their lives had

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1:15

Slow Gait and Mental Decline

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/12

We already know that there’s a connection between slowed walking and mental decline, but now a study suggests why. And it also may hold clues about easier and cheaper ways to test. Researchers followed a group aged 70 to 79 for 14 years. Those who developed slowed walking during the follow-up also showed shrinkage of their right hippocampus, according to the study. That brain region that governs memory and "spatial orientation". That suggests that doctors should check older patients' walking speed

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00:01:15

Slow Gait and Mental Decline

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/12

We already know that theres a connection between slowed walking and mental decline, but now a study suggests why. And it also may hold clues about easier and cheaper ways to test. Researchers followed a group aged 70 to 79 for 14 years. Those who developed slowed walking during the follow-up also showed shrinkage of their right hippocampus, according to the study. That brain region that governs memory and "spatial orientation". That suggests that doctors should check older patients' walking speed

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1:15

Slow Gait and Mental Decline

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/12

We already know that there’s a connection between slowed walking and mental decline, but now a study suggests why.

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1:20

Yoga for Back Pain

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/11

Do you have lower back pain? Most of us can expect to experience it at some point in our lives. For many people, it’s chronic. Now a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, finds that a yoga class designed specifically for back pain can be as safe and effective as physical therapy in easing pain. The protocol was developed by researchers at Boston Medical Center with input from yoga teachers, doctors and physical therapists. It focuses on gentle poses, like the cat-cow,the triangle pose and

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1:20

Yoga for Back Pain

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/11

Do you have lower back pain?

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00:01:20

Yoga for Back Pain

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/11

Do you have lower back pain? Most of us can expect to experience it at some point in our lives. For many people, its chronic. Now a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, finds that a yoga class designed specifically for back pain can be as safe and effective as physical therapy in easing pain. The protocol was developed by researchers at Boston Medical Center with input from yoga teachers, doctors and physical therapists. It focuses on gentle poses, like the cat-cow,the triangle pose and

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00:01:23

White Bread vs Sourdough

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/10

Which is healthier whole wheat bread or white? Most people think the answer is whole wheat. But researchers at the Weizmann institutewere surprised when they did a study comparing specially baked fresh artisanal sourdough with processed, packaged white bread. They found different people reacted differently - about half the people had a better response to the white, and the other half had a better response to the whole wheat sourdough. Half of the study participants were assigned to eat an increased

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1:23

White Bread vs Sourdough

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/10

Which is healthier whole wheat bread or white?

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1:23

White Bread vs Sourdough

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/10

Which is healthier whole wheat bread or white? Most people think the answer is whole wheat. But researchers at the Weizmann institutewere surprised when they did a study comparing specially baked fresh artisanal sourdough with processed, packaged white bread. They found different people reacted differently - about half the people had a better response to the white, and the other half had a better response to the whole wheat sourdough. Half of the study participants were assigned to eat an increased

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1:15

Chocolate and Afib

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/09

If you like chocolate – and who doesn’t – here’s some good news

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00:01:15

Chocolate and Afib

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/09

If you like chocolate and who doesnt heres some good news: Eating chocolate has been linked to a lower risk of atrial fibrillation, the irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and other forms of heart disease. A Danish study followed 55,000 people aged 50 to 64 for 14 years and found more than 3000 cases of atrial fibrillation. After accounting for things like smoking and alcohol consumption, they found that those who ate modest amounts of chocolate had a reduced risk. And

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1:15

Chocolate and Afib

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/09

If you like chocolate – and who doesn’t – here’s some good news: Eating chocolate has been linked to a lower risk of atrial fibrillation, the irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and other forms of heart disease. A Danish study followed 55,000 people aged 50 to 64 for 14 years and found more than 3000 cases of atrial fibrillation. After accounting for things like smoking and alcohol consumption, they found that those who ate modest amounts of chocolate had a reduced risk. And

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1:04

Yogurt for Stronger Bones

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/08

Do you eat yogurt every day?

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00:01:04

Yogurt for Stronger Bones

Zoomer Report ·

2019/11/08

Do you eat yogurt every day? Some research out of Ireland shows that its a good idea, especially if you are a Zoomer. Researchers tracked the diet and lifestyle of more than 4000 people over 60. They then measured bone density and joint deterioration, and tested participants physical ability. After adjusting for age and factors like exercise and smoking, they found that people who ate yogurt daily had a 3 percent to 4 percent increase in bone mineral density. Eating yogurt daily was also

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