Aging Gracefully Blog Hop

Today I am part of a Blog Hop. The wonderful midlife women bloggers of GenFab have been taking on the topic of Aging Gracefully. My post on being called a steel magnolia is here. You'll also find at the bottom of my post picture links to what the other women have posted. These women are terrific bloggers and have great stories to tell. Be sure to check them out.

Mapping the Human Brain

Interesting article in Psychology Today about the new ten year project to map the human brain. According to the author Bruce Paulson, Ph.D.

The effort promises to advance technologies for treating conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, while also improving the various therapies for a range of mental illnesses. If the project comes close to the economic boost of the Human Genome Project, it would also provide needed economic benefits for the country.

Did You Know...

...a Third of Emmy Nominees are Over 50? They include...

Julianne Moore, 51, "Game Change"
Michael J. Fox, 51, "The Good Wife"
Loretta Devine, 62, "Grey's Anatomy"
Giancarlo Esposito, 54, "Breaking Bad"
Christine Baranski, 60, "The Good Wife"
Maggie Smith, 77, "Downton Abbey"
Glenn Close, 65, "Damages"
 more...

Ellen Burstyn Stars on Political Animal

In “Political Animals,” the USA Network series event, Ellen Burstyn stars as Margaret Barrish, part of a Clinton-esque political clan. A straight-shooting, one-time Vegas showgirl, Margaret is the mother of Elaine Barrish Hammond (Sigourney Weaver), a former First Lady who subsequently divorces her philandering husband and is named Secretary of State. The six-part series premieres July 15. More.

I have my tivo set. Are you going to watch Political Animals?

Tai Chi Boosts Brain Functioning

There's a new study that shows that Tai Chi slows down dementia and helps to keep the brain functioning. More in the article at Huffington Post.

Meryle Streep - Just turned 63

And she is fabulous.

15 Lazy Moves That Ramp Up Health

Prevention Magazine has a cool list of 15 small things to do that have big health payoffs. Some of my favorites are #5 - rock out to exercise, #6 - boost brain power with chocolate and #8 - fight a cold with red wine.
You can read the rest of the list here.

Moving to Bali

I found this article, in the Wall Street Journal, about a retired couple moving to Bali, to be fascinating. I know of a number of couples who are retiring elsewhere because living in California has gotten just too expensive. Love the idea of getting a "social visaa" to try it out for six months. Bali sounds so fabulous but I have just one question...Tsunamis?

Aging boomers seek roommates

I've noticed lately that my women friends and I talk more and more about living communally as we age. Apparently, this is becoming a worldwide phenomenon as people move into their 60's, 70's and 80's. Maybe we'll even have slumber parties again! more...

14 Action Inducing Lessons from Benjamin Franklin

From a great blog called Dumb Little Man - tips for life. Benjamin Franklin was clearly a man who knew how to get things done. Here are 14 lessons for life...

How Top Chefs Stay Slim

Now that I am counting points on Weight Watchers I am paying more attention to articles like this one. I found it on the Parade website. It has some good tips, including putting down the tasting spoon when you are cooking. Instead try dipping a leaf of lettuce or a small carrot into your sauces to taste.

26 Main Dish Salads

I'm counting points on Weight Watchers these days. (Liking the WW app on my iphone). So, I am looking at ways to get more vegetables and salads in my diet. Sunset Magazine has a feature this month on 26 ideas for main dish salads, including this Poached Salmon Nicoise, a Baby Vegetable Salad with Cornichons (and the mayonaise replaced with yogurt) and a Thai-style Jicama Salad. Yummmmmm

Baby Boomers Will Transform Aging In America, Panel Says

  Today we bring you feedback from the Aging in American Conference.  All-in-all, it looks like an exciting time to be over 50!  more...