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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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00:01:29

Like People at Work

Zoomer Report ·

2022/03/25

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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00:01:21

Older and Colder

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2022/03/23

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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00:01:25

Hand Towels or Air Dryers

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2022/03/21

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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00:01:12

Yogurt for Stronger Bones

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2022/02/22

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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00:01:30

White Bread vs Sourdough

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2022/02/17

Which is healthier - whole wheat bread or white? Most people think the answer is whole wheat. But researchers at the Weizmann institute were 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

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00:01:22

Slow Gait and Mental Decline

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2022/02/15

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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00:01:30

Purpose and Better Sleep at Night

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2022/02/10

One of the keys to a better nights sleep is connected to our reasons for getting out of bed in the morning. According to a 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

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00:01:29

Gum Disease & Cancer Risk

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2022/02/08

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 of cancer. But the greatest risk was for

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00:01:21

Leaving the House and Longevity

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2022/02/03

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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00:01:23

Buddy Dieting

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2022/02/01

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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00:01:26

Effects of Stopping Driving

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2022/01/11

Its often a wrenching decision for Zoomers and their loved ones. When should an older driver stop getting behind the wheel? Now a study out of Columbia university finds that when that happens, people are more likely to feel depressed and to develop other health problems than their peers who remain on the road. The work analyzed 16 different studies and found giving up the car keys was linked to an almost doubled risk of depression, which the researchers believe might be at least partly due to the

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00:01:24

Breathing Control

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2022/01/06

Its our most basic function and we have to do it to live. But according to Health.com you can use the way you breathe to fight anxiety, sleep better, and focus your attention. For instance, you may not notice, but in a stressful situation, the natural reaction is to take quick and shallow breaths, which actually increases your body's stress response. Experts say the fastest way to relieve anxiety is to slow your breathing down to about five breaths per minute and breathe gently and naturally

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00:01:13

Grandparent Closeness

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2022/01/04

Heres some work that underscores the importance of the grandparent/grandchild relationship. A study published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry finds teens who form close, loving relationships with a grandparent have fewer behavioural and emotional problems than less-attached teens. The benefits to the young people were even greater when they were also close to the parent who was the grandparents child. The study, at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, surveyed 1,400 teens, age 12 to 18

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00:01:08

Work Stress and Life Expectancy

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2021/12/30

Do you ever complain that your job killing you? Turns out, it could be. According to a study from researchers at Harvard and Stanford, workplace stress could shorten your life by up to three years depending on your race, gender and educational level. The data show that people with less education are much more likely to end up in jobs with more unhealthy workplace practices that cut life span, and people with the highest educational attainment are less affected by workplace stress. Some of the

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00:01:22

Surgery Safety and Doctor Fatigue

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2021/12/28

Its something I worried about every time I had surgery. What if the doctor was on call the night before and was fatigued by the time I had my operation? Now research that followed the outcomes in nearly 39,000 cases here in Ontario found that patients having elective surgery during the day fare no better or worse if the doctor operating has worked the night before. The work tracked similar patients who had the same procedure conducted by the same physician, with and without a night off to rest. It

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00:01:12

Talk Therapy For Insomnia

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2021/12/23

Its practically an epidemic and it can really interfere with your life! Insomnia is notoriously difficult to deal with. But after reviewing a total of 20 studies, researchers say Non-drug talk therapy can help adults who lie awake in bed most nights. They came to the conclusion that instead of taking pills, insomniacs could benefit from techniques associated with cognitive behavior therapy. The essential elements are aimed at reducing anxiety and negative thoughts about sleeplessness, as well as

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00:01:23

Veggies and Skin Tone

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2021/12/21

Do you want to get that healthy glow? The latest research finds that instead of going for a beach vacation, you should just eat more carrots, sweet potatoes and mangoes. A study in the journal Evolution and Human Behaviour showed that eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables gives you a more healthy golden glow than the sun. Its thanks to substances called carotenoids the antioxidants responsible for the red colouring in fruit and vegetables like carrots and tomatoes, Participants were asked

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00:01:10

Sad Music

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2021/11/23

Do you love listening to sad music, or do you hate it? Eminent music professor David Huron has a theory. And hes using Samuel Barbers Adagio for Strings to test it. He says people who enjoy sorrowful music are experiencing the consoling effects of prolactin, a hormone that is usually associated with pregnancy and lactation but that the body also releases when were sad or weeping. He figures people who cant bear listening to sad music dont get that prolactin rush. The study involves taking

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00:01:23

Walking and the Hippocampus

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2021/11/18

Heres more evidence that walking is good for the brain. Specifically the hippocampus a part of the brain important to the formation of memories It usually begins to atrophy around 55 or 60. Now psychologists are suggesting that the hippocampus can be modestly expanded, and memory improved, by nothing more than regular walking. Researchers randomly assigned 120 healthy but sedentary men and women in their 60s to one of two exercise groups. One group walked around a track three times a week,

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00:01:19

Good Worry

Zoomer Report ·

2021/11/16

Do you worry a lot? Thats usually considered a bad thing. According to Dr. martin Rossman, a pioneer of mind/body healing, that's because most of us don't know how to worry well. He says we can learn to use worry to manage stress instead of causing it. Good worry is an adaptive survival function: we use our imaginations to anticipate potential dangers, then develop ways to avoid them. If our primeval ancestors walked through the jungle without thinking about it in advance, we probably would not be

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