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Category: Over 50s and Elderly

A Category for Over 50s, Baby Boomers, Elderly as well because there are so many people in their 70s like myself who Like using Computers/Internet these days. Even into their 80s and 90s. I’m adding our Wonderful Centenarians – in Australia and Overseas because I think they are Simply Great. And I have it in mind to share some of their Health Tips and Celebrations by New Year 24…..this is a New Category!

Published on Leave a comment on 117 Year Old Woman’s Diet Could Help Us Live Healthier With Better Gut Health (Microbiome)

By Rachel Woods – The Conversation

When María Branyas Morera died in 2024 at the age of 117, she left more than memories. She left science a gift: samples of her microbiome.

Researchers discovered her gut was as diverse as someone decades younger: rich in beneficial bacteria linked to resilience and longevity. Her daily yoghurt habit and Mediterranean diet may have helped.

While we can't all inherit "lucky genes", nurturing our microbiome may be one way to support lifelong health.

n a recent paper in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers presented what may be the most detailed scientific investigation of a supercentenarian (a person aged 110 or older). Before her death, Branyas agreed to participate in research aimed at uncovering how she lived such a long and healthy life.

When scientists compared her samples with those of people who had not reached such exceptional ages, the genetic results were unsurprising: Branyas carried protective variants that guard against common diseases.

But they also looked at something over which we have more control – the gut microbiome.

This microbiome is the vast community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that live in the intestines.…

Published on Leave a comment on Managing Mental Clutter and Sleeping Better at Night – See If These Help

How to Stop Mental Clutter and Fall Asleep Faster

By Mie Hermansen – MSN

Establish a Consistent Nighttime

A regular bedtime routine helps signal to your brain that it’s time to wind down. Avoid screens, bright lights, and stressful activities in the hour before bed.

Write Down Your Thoughts

If your mind is cluttered with worries, jot them down in a notebook before bedtime. This helps clear your head and prevents you from mentally going over the same concerns repeatedly.

Practice Deep Breathing

Slow, deep breaths can calm your nervous system and reduce stress. Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds.

Listen to Relaxing Sounds

Soothing sounds like ocean waves, rain, or soft music can drown out mental chatter and create a more peaceful sleep environment.

Make Your Bedroom a Sleep Sanctuary

Ensure your bedroom is dark, cool, and quiet. Remove distractions and consider blackout curtains or earplugs if necessary.

Try Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Tense and relax different muscle groups one at a time, starting from your feet and moving up through your body. This technique helps release tension and prepares you for sleep.…

Published on Leave a comment on Taking Specific ‘B Vitamins’ Wisely Could Help to Fight Glaucoma, Study Finds

HI FRIENDS, IT'S AFTER MIDNIGHT HERE BUT I'M SO STIRRED and INSPIRED TO START A SHORT SERIES OF ARTICLES FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR EYES and IMPROVED VISION plus SAFETY MEASURES OVER COMING WEEKS IN OCT-NOV 2025. I HOPE THIS HELPS MANY PEOPLE.

Story by Meike Leonard – MSN

A common vitamin supplement could slow down the progression of the degenerative eye disease glaucoma, a study has found.

Vitamin B, found in whole grains, dark leafy greens, such as kale and broccoli, eggs, fish and dairy, appears to diminish the damage caused by the condition.

Glaucoma, which is suffered by nearly 700,000 people in the UK, is caused by an abnormality in the eye’s drainage system causing fluid to build up, increasing pressure on the optic nerve.

Primarily affecting older adults and those with a genetic disposition to the condition, it causes blurred vision and even blindness if left untreated. 

Glaucoma is usually managed by reducing the pressure through eye drops, surgery or laser treatments.

The researchers gave supplements of vitamins B6 (Pyridoxine - avoid Synthetic OR High Doses) B9 (Folate - avoid Folic Acid) and B12 to rats and mice with Glaucoma.…

Published on Leave a comment on Health Alert: When POTATOES Are Green OR Sprouting ARE They SAFE To USE? Very Important – Please Read!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

Once Potatoes start Sprouting, are they still Safe to Eat? Mostly NO, unless they have only just started to Sprout and are Tiny. You should always Avoid Green Potatoes unless the are only just starting to change colour but you should Peel them Thickly with a Knife instead of a Potato Peeler. Make sure there is No Green left on the Potato OR Throw Out because they are Toxic. Sprouted Potatoes are Also Toxic if they are pass the Tiny Stage (where they have just appeared) and you should never ever consider using Wrinkled Potatoes because ALL of those ARE Toxic!

Please AVOID Eating Green Potatoes
For Your Health's Sake!

For further Information to let you know why this is So Important, shall I show you some abbreviated Information in shorter detail than some Webpages? It goes like this:

You should avoid eating sprouted potatoes because the sprouts and green parts of the potato contain high levels of toxic compounds called glycoalkaloids, such as solanine and chaconine, which can cause symptoms ranging from Stomach Upset and Headaches to Confusion and, in severe cases, Heart and Nervous System problems. While…

Published on Leave a comment on Why Chronic Inflammation Can Be Linked To Your Gut – And What To Do About It!

By Laurel Ives – The Telegraph

Our gut microbiome, the bustling community of trillions of microbes living deep within our intestines, does more than just help with digest food, it contributes to so many aspects of our health. In recent years, gut health and inflammation have become such popular buzzwords, yet many still don’t realise just how intricately they are linked:

Why is gut health important?
Inflammation and gut health
Spotting inflammation
Improving your diet for better gut health
Other factors that affect gut health

Our Microbiome Contributes To So Many Aspects Of Our Health

Why is gut health so important?

The gut microbiome is so important, in fact its often called “the second brain.”

Scientists are now realising that when the gut microbiome is out of balance – when the bad bacteria have begun to dominate and kill off the good – it can set off a toxic chain reaction throughout the body. This is chronic inflammation and can be a root cause of many of our most serious illnesses, from cancer to heart disease and diabetes.

So it makes sense that good gut health can translate into improved overall health.…

Published on Leave a comment on Dodgy Derila: The Nightmare Pillow Brand Outraging Customers Globally

Australians Losing Sleep over Misleading Claims and Shady Online Sales Tactics.

CAUTION from CHOICE Magazine and Product Review (AU)

Watch This Company Folks, I was Considering, and had an Urge to quickly Check for SCAM on Google first. Glad I did. This Article came up Immediately for me. Many of you have trouble Sleeping and some of you have Sleep Apnea. I really wish SCAMMERS didn’t target the Young, the Elderly and the Unwell with their Dodgy Merchandise. Truly, they have No Shame, do they? So now for the Article.

Need to know

  • Derila's website is a minefield of 'dark patterns' – coercive web marketing techniques designed to trick online customers into making choices they don’t intend to
  • One Derila customer ordered one pillow but received six, and was automatically charged $165 extra
  • When CHOICE ordered a single Derila pillow, we were taken directly to a checkout page where four pillows were pre-selected instead of one

Ending up with extra things in your online shopping basket can be more than just frustrating, especially when you're charged for the unwanted goods and sending them back would cost way too much. 

When the business appears to be local but is actually based overseas – in this case Lithuania – the red flags really start flying. …

Published on Leave a comment on New Neuroscience Research Reveals Brain Antioxidant Deficit In Depression

By Eric W. Dolan - PsyPost

A new meta-analysis published in the journal Psychopharmacology has found that individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder tend to have Lower Levels of Glutathione in a specific area of the brain known as the occipital cortex. The findings add to growing evidence linking Depression to Oxidative Stress and suggest that Drain Antioxidants could play a role in understanding or potentially treating the disorder.

Major Depressive Disorder is a widespread mental health condition affecting hundreds of millions of people globally. It is associated with a wide range of symptoms, including persistent sadness, fatigue, loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities, and impaired cognitive and physical functioning.

Scientists have long investigated possible biological contributors to depression, including changes in neurotransmitter systems and immune activity. One area of increasing interest is the role of oxidative stress, which occurs when the body’s production of reactive molecules outpaces its antioxidant defenses.

Glutathione is the most abundant antioxidant found in the brain. It plays a central role in protecting brain cells from oxidative damage by neutralizing harmful molecules known as free radicals. When the balance between oxidative molecules and antioxidants is disrupted, cells can become damaged, potentially leading to or worsening a variety of diseases—including neuropsychiatric conditions like depression.…

Published on Leave a comment on 2 Sanity Saving Chrome APPS You Can Use On Some Other Browsers As Well

Janet Vargas - Owner of this Website

YES! 2 Sanity Saving Chrome APPS You Can Use On Some Other Browsers As Well

Add to Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Ecosia Or Vivaldi Browsers
Whichever You Prefer – Go For It!!!

Make the Internet Safer for Your Kids AND You!

HAPPY SANITY FOLKS!!!

Here I will give Details of these really Good Apps and include Feedback Comments as well, plus some Comments I will add from my Experience since Finding and Using them.

AdBlocker Ultimate

Puts Other AdBlockers to Shame – More Effective by Far!

Some AdBlockers Get Paid to Let Certain Ads Through.
That is Not in Your Interest – Show them Your Contempt Now -
You can go AdBlocker Ultimate instead!

It really works! Good Adblocker!

Perfect! I love you guys so much! So Grateful to You!

This is just awesome. I use an old version of Chrome and it is compatible with that. It saved me!

Good work!! we can now work in peace without disruptions!

Best ad blocker. Excellent.

Impressive. Better than any I've used so far

It Is very useful. One of the good ones!

Very Good Adblock Tool – Working Well for All Windows!…

Published on Leave a comment on My Husband Asked our Retired Neighbour if he could Borrow his Truck. He’s Now Like a Grandad to Our Kids and is Part of Our Family!

Do you like Nice Stories? I like Nice Stories and don’t have much time to read them often. When noticing this Title come up on my Mobile, I made time to read it immediately, even though I was about to do something that very minute, and decided to put other things aside for 15-30 Mins while I place it on Ours Australia for You to share the Joy of reading it. So forget Politics Squabbles and what-not for a while, would you like to join me?

This Essay is by Kris Ann Valdez from Business Insider

Neighbour Friendships At Their Best -
It Doesn't Get Better Than This!

My husband and I found a sinkhole in our backyard. When we received a high bid to fix it, we decided to D.I.Y. the project following our contractor friend's detailed instructions.

The job required a few tons of dirt — more than our Subaru Forester could haul. My husband had eyed our neighbour's truck in the driveway. Even though we had lived next door to each other for 11 years, I really only knew that his name was Gary and that he was a retired bachelor.…

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Published on 2 Comments on Keto Diet: Not So Brilliant As Is Claimed – Definite Cautions Here

"KETO KETO KETO KETO, KETO KETO KETO KETO............" That's ALL you Hear and See on the Internet! And Stacks of Recipe Websites and Lots of Books on Bookshelves. It's like a 2nd Round of the Atkins Diet. And is it Good? Is it Really Good? How Good Is it? Honestly, as a Researcher, I'm bombarded with it - do you know what I mean? Does that sound familiar? NO it's Not really Good!

Excess Fat Diets like Atkins; Excess Protein Diets like Carnivore: Excess Fat and Protein Diet - the Keto Diet; Excess Plant Diet like Vegan and Raw Food Diet and Fruitarian with Lack of Protein, a High Carb/High Fibre Diet............ARE NOT GOOD. "Why?" Because each one of those is Out of Balance. They Create Deficiencies in a LOT of People, and Serious Health Issues often.

The 11 Biggest Keto Diet Dangers You Need to Know About
This high-fat, low-carb approach has become one of the most popular
ways to lose weight, but you should be aware of these risks before you try it.

By Amy Gorin - Nutritionist

The ketogenic diet may seem new and trendy, but it has actually been around since the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy.…