Read More at Well+Good [[{“value”:” Let’s say your partner wants you to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable. Perhaps they start piling on all the reasons why you “should.” You feel guilty—and they know that—but they don’t stop. They talk about how you never do anything for them, or how they always do what you want to do, or how badly they want whatever it is they’re asking for. Other than being a straight-up relationship red flag, this is an example of guilt-tripping. “Guilt-tripping is intentionally or unintentionally causing feelings of guilt in another person to manipulate or control them,” says Monica Vermani, C.Psych, a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma, abuse, and relationships. She says it’s all about exerting influence and power. It’s vital to note that the person being guilted may not even be in the wrong.…

Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” I was having a discussion the other day with a friend about who we admired most among women of a certain age. When she mentioned a couple of Hollywood film stars the conversation became suddenly heated. I don’t know who of the two of us was most surprised at my vehement objection. “What’s your problem?” she asked. “Why would you admire women like that?” I said. “Because they look amazing. They look twenty years younger than they are.” “So what?” “What do you mean, so what? Wouldn’t you like to look twenty years younger than you are?” “No, I would not!” “I don’t believe you.” And so on. The truth is, I don’t want to look 20 years younger than I am if it means my skin is pulled so tight I can…

Read More at Well+Good [[{“value”:” Perimenopause isn’t just marked by days on the calendar until full-blown menopause arrives. It comes with its own host of symptoms, which you’ll likely notice alongside irregular menstrual cycles. Some major ones include hot flashes, poor sleep, and mood swings. But this midlife shift can also majorly affect your gut, as I’ve learned firsthand. As someone who travels often, I’m no stranger to the occasional travel constipation. The change to my routine, food choices, and time zones can cause me to feel particularly backed up. As I progress through the stages of perimenopause, though, I’ve noticed this constipation has intensified and become more of a constant in my life. Turns out, constipation is an especially common symptom for people in perimenopause. There aren’t current stats, but one 1998 study in Women & Health found that…

Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” When physical or cognitive impairment hinders your ability to drive, it’s time to start exploring the transportation alternatives available in your community. You are not shifting gears alone. According to a National Aging and Disability Transportation Center study, one in five Americans over the age of 65 are not driving and 600,000 adults stop driving every year. “Giving up the keys” – or letting go of the steering wheel – is a natural course of events for many older adults so it behooves all of us to embrace the thought and plan for it! Fortunately for those of us rocking the second half these days, there are plenty of convenient opportunities available to help keep us on track and out on the town. Let’s put the pedal to the metal on a few…

Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” Establishing healthy boundaries in your life protects your mental and emotional well-being. From saying no to commitments that overwhelm you or drain your energy to saying yes more often to what makes your heart sing, healthy boundaries can prevent mental clutter and create space for activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. While healthy boundaries can lead to improved emotional well-being and strengthen your relationships, it can also be uncomfortable. In fact, many women of our generation were not taught how to establish healthy boundaries, making the act of doing so overwhelming and intimidating. In part two of this two-part article series, I’m going to share with you 10 steps to set healthy boundaries after 60. Let’s begin with some common challenges to setting healthy boundaries. Challenges to Setting Healthy Boundaries Societal Expectations…

Read More at Well+Good [[{“value”:” Sore gums are uncomfortable, so if you’re searching for soothing remedies for gum discomfort, that’s totally understandable. Just know that sore gums can often be a sign of an oral health issue like gum disease, so your first line of defense should be a visit to your dentist to address the underlying problem. Sometimes the issue is as simple as poor oral hygiene—say, inadequate brushing and flossing—that results in increased inflammation of the gums, along with soreness, says Kevin Sands, DDS, a board-certified cosmetic dentist based in Beverly Hills, California. Other times, hormonal changes (like during pregnancy or before your period), allergic reactions, or even certain medications may be to blame for gum soreness, he notes. Bottom line is, get an appointment with your dentist scheduled to figure out the best long-term solution for your achy…

Read More at Fight Aging! Onset, progression, and resolution of inflammation are all driven by the interaction of many different complex signaling processes. The immune system as a whole is highly complex, an array of many different interacting populations of specialized cells. Nonetheless, there are a few individual circulating signal proteins that, to some degree at least, tend to reflect overall inflammatory status. Not reliably, but enough to produce correlations in patient populations of any reasonable size. Today’s open access paper is a survey of the literature on inflammatory cytokines IL-6, TNF, and IL-1β, pulling reported measures and patient comorbidities from many different published studies. As one might expect, there is a correlation between raised levels of inflammatory cytokines and the presence of age-related disease. Chronic inflammation is a feature of aging, and it is known to accelerate the progression…

Read More at XLR8R [[{“value”:” Seven years…that’s the time between Mount Kimbie‘s third album, Love What Survives, and their fourth, The Sunset Violent. During that time, Dominic Maker relocated to Los Angeles, California, where he wrote for artists including James Blake, Travis Scott, Slowthai, Rosalía, and Jay-Z; meanwhile, Kai Campos, his partner, whom he met at London Southbank university, remained in London, the city from which Mount Kimbie released their breakout material: Crooks & Lovers on Scuba‘s Hotflush Recordings and Cold Spring Fault Less Youth, their debut on Warp, on which they refashioned dubstep into innovative new forms by drawing on ambient, garage, and electronica. In 2018, Campos curated a techno-driven DJ-Kicks mix. In 2022, towards the end of the pandemic, the pair released MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning, a collection of his solo tracks from them both.…