Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Healthy Midlife: It IS About You...

"When you've got your health..."

How often do we take good health for granted? Probably far too many times to count. Well, on this week's edition of The Heather Taylor, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, we're going to take steps to help change that. We're going to focus on what it takes to stay healthy--from helping your kids to eat well, to exploring sophisticated, effective solutions for Boomer hearing loss, and getting expert advice on great ways of making the most of our bonus decades. I'll be joined by the following three guests:

Abigail Trafford, Washington Post Health Page Columnist, longevity activist and author of Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life, and My Time: Making the Most of the Bonus Decades After 50.

Author, journalist, Washington Post health columnist and longevity activist Abigail Trafford joined me to talk about her most recent book, My Time. In My Time, Trafford makes the case that increased longevity means that "the period after midlife [presents] Americans with opportunity for a new stage of growth and productivity." She argues that these "bonus decades can be an unprecedented phase of vitality for most men and women."

Blending the latest research and expert opinion with compelling personal narratives, her interviews include poignant, instructive stories from individuals throughout the U.S. Trafford suggests that later life can offer enriching experiences and great fulfillment, and encourages "public and private institutions to support and engage this generation, because the energies and efforts of its members can benefit society as a whole.” (from My Time)


Howard J. Bennett, MD, Washingtonian Magazine's Choice for One of the Area's "Top Docs"

When it comes to getting your teens, tweens and little ones to eat healthy, nutritious food, does the term "food fight" best describe the relationship you have with the dependents in your house? Is getting nutritious, healthy food your kids will eat a daily challenge? Well, help is on the way. DC area pediatrician and author Dr. Howard Bennett joins me to talk about how to find peace at the dinner table, no matter the degree of pickiness in your family members. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bennett routinely makes the "Top Doctor" listings in Washingtonian magazine, and has appeared national TV shows, including NBC Nightly News, World News Tonight and CNN. His new picture book is, "Lions Aren't Scared of Shots."


Lisa Nelson, AuD., of Hearing Professionals

Dr. Nelson finished her masters of Audiology degree in 1989 from Gallaudet
University, and she is fluent in sign language communication. After a decade
of providing services in the area, she continued her studies and received
her Doctor of Audiology degree from Arizona School of Health Sciences in
2001. Dr. Nelson began private practice in 1995 in Laurel, MD, with a mission to "provide personalized, professional hearing and balanced health care services."

Dr. Nelson's patient, Lore was frustrated with her hearing abilities, particularly at work and in noisy environments. It also became an issue when she communicated with her teenage children. Dr. Nelson fitted Lore with a hearing device that made all the difference.

Join me today to be part of the conversation from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. It would be great to hear from you. Be sure to email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com. Or call the station at (866) 369-1160. Have a great week!

Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com

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