Are Omega-3 fatty acid supplements a substitute for eating seafood & other fatty fish?
Omega-3’s found in salmon & fatty fish support a healthy heart, brain, and eyes and support of your cell membranes.
While taking fish oil supplements may seem easier than eating fish twice a week, they have a more limited
fatty acid profile than whole fish and don’t contain selenium, which reduces mercury toxicity.
Learn more about Omega-3’s today on Zoomer Radio interview with Marilyn Wetston. Discover my tips for healthy aging and living.

How to Feel GOOD AS WE AGE
Every Sat morning, I offer my healthy aging tips w/ #MarilynWetston on #ZoomerRadio AM 740
Listen to the Three Things That will make you FEEL GOOD .

Are your vaccinations up to date? Only 3% of Canadians are up to date!
Here’s a list of routine vaccinations for individuals over 50+ & 65+

Portions vs. Servings
Healthy Aging Tip on Portions vs. Servings. A portion is how much food you eat at one time. A serving is a standard measurement of the food. To maintain a healthy weight, Consider serving size—make informed choices. Don’t get caught up in portion distortion. Read labels. A Good rule of thumb. Make ½ your plate veggies, ¼ protein & ¼ carbs. #healthyaging tips w #marilynwetston #zoomerradio.

Do your probiotics supplements live up to their claims?
There are many brands on the market- some can be destroyed by stomach acid even before they hit your gut. Here is a clinical guide to Probiotic Products available in Canada. www.probioticchart.ca More Healthy Aging Tips every #sat #zoomerradio #marilynwetston
What makes an effective probiotic?
- Soil-based and shelf-stable. Doesn’t need to be refrigerated.
- Choose a probiotic brand with more probiotics, from at least 40 billion to 75 billion per serving. Latest studies have found the best probiotics contain 51 Billion CFUs and 18 different strains.
- Strain Diversity: Select a probiotic supplement that has at least 15 or more probiotic strains, such as Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, and Streptococcus thermophilus strains.
- Survivability: Look for formulas that are in delayed-release capsules such as DRcaps that protect the probiotics from stomach acid, or at least have MAKTrek in their formula.
- Prebiotics: To support the growth of probiotics once they get into your system, it is essential that prebiotics are also included in the formula.

New Pneumomia Vaccine with 20 types of bacteria
New Pneumonia Vaccine is now available. Pneumococcal disease is a serious infection caused by bacteria that can infect the sinuses, inner ear, lungs, blood, and brain. Newer vaccines contain 20 different types of pneumococcal bacteria to help your body develop immunity to the disease. #marilynwetston#zoomereradio. Every #satmorning #zoomereradio
What you need to know about Pneumococcal Vacines.

A 65 % drop in cervical cancer- HPV vaccine saves lives
A 65% drop in cervical cancer incidents for women in their early 20s proves that the HPV vaccine works and saves lives. The women would have received the HPV vaccine in 2006/07. In Canada, there were 380 cervical cancer deaths last year. Talk to your doctor. The HPV vaccine is available for all ages. Listen to my healthy aging tips every #Saturday w/ #marilynwetston #zoomerradio or HERE

What is the best diet??
The best diet is the one that works for you. However, US News and World Report rank the BEST DIETS 2023. The Mediterranean diet comes out on top, as well as the DASH diet. All best diets include lots of fruits and veg, and limited protein and fat—More on the Best Diet #healthyagingtips w @ #marilynwetston #zoomedradio https://health.usnews.com/best-diet
Why Vitamin D is important
More than 42% of Americans are not getting enough vitamin D that our skin produces from sunlight. Canadians too. Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D Is needed to build & maintain healthy bones, is an antioxidant, and supports immune health.
Vitamin D is the one supplement you should consider taking-1-2K IU daily

How to beat the January Blues?
January Blues and feeling down in the dumps could be the lack of sunlight and Vitamin D.
Here are a few tips from my weekly interview with Marilyn Wetston From A Women’s Perspective on
Zoomer Radio AM740.

Maximize Your Bone Quality
Eat lots of vegs, strength train. Consume enough protein. Eat high-calcium foods. Get plenty of Vitamin D and Vitamin K. Maintain a Stable, Healthy Weight. Avoid low-calorie diets. Too much coffee. More #HealthyAging #zoomerradio @marilynwetston #bonehealth

Make Getting a Good Night’s Sleep a Top Resolution
Getting a good night’s sleep lowers your risk of dementia and improves your health. Maintain a regular sleep schedule, avoid napping after 3 pm, and limit caffeinated drinks. MORE #Healthyaging tips #Zoomer Radio AM 740 #marilynwesto #sleep www.drvivienbrown.com #sleephealth

Dementia & Body Mass Index
Are you at risk for dementia? Let your BMI -Body Mass Index be your guide. Greater than 30 puts you at risk.
Make Good Choices. It is never too late or too early to start on a path of healthy aging. More on brain health & healthy hemispheres
#bodymassindex #healthyaging #brainhealth Find your BMI https://bit.ly/3WKreeO

HOW MANY DONUTS???
OBESITY & DIABETES ARE ON THE RISE. PARTLY DUE TO SUGAR CONSUMPTION.
You may think you’re eating healthy but check out the sugar content in your fav foods. Flavored low-fat Greek Yogurt has more sugar than 2 donuts A salad with dried fruit, raspberry dressing has up to 80 grams of sugar equaling 6 donuts. Don’t be fooled. Make healthy choices this holiday season. Choose a diet based on whole foods, not processed. Eat fresh veg & fruits.

Organ & Tissue Donation -Not an easy conversation
Approximately 4,100 Canadians await a lifesaving organ transplant. Each year hundreds of Canadians die waiting. 90 percent of Canadians say they support organ donation, yet only 32 percent have actually registered their decision It is not easy to have the conversation. Learn more
https://organtissuedonation.ca/en
Mindfulness works just as well as medication to curb anxiety, study finds
Taking a mindfulness meditation course may be as effective at reducing anxiety as medication. A new study in JAMA Psychiatry indicates that both groups -those on a common anti-anxiety drug or those using mindful meditation reduced anxiety by 20% There was no difference. It means that a meditation program could be prescribed in lieu of medication for patients who experience severe side effects or have allergies to anti-anxiety medications.

Meningitis B. Is Your Child/Grandchild fully protected?
Your child may already have received a meningitis vaccine when they were younger. But that doesn’t mean they are protected against Meningitis B. The meningitis vaccine most people receive covers meningitis groups ACWY but not B. The vaccine was not available until 2014. MemB can cause an infection of the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and brain. It can also cause septicemia, a serious infection of the bloodstream. It is not a regularly covered vaccine Suggested for 16-23-year-olds. Check with your doc.
The MIND DIET REDUCES RISK OF ALZHEIMER’s
Follow the MIND Diet to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s. It’s believed to protect the brain from inflammation and lower the rate of the disease by as much as 53%! The diet focuses on lots of veg, legumes, whole grains, fruits, and nuts, Wine too! What to eat? Learn More

The Difference between Canadian and US Bivalent Vaccine
There is a slight difference between the Bivalent COVID vaccine in Canada and in the US. I would still recommend getting the Canadian vaccine. Find out the difference this #saturdaymorning w/ #marilynweston Zoomer Radio AM 740 #bivalent #covid19 #healhy #canada #vaccineswork
BIVALENT COVID VACCINE APPROVED BY HEALTH CANADA.
Moderna’s Bivalent vaccine combines and targets the original SARS-CoV-2 virus from 2019 and the Omicron (BA.) the prevalent virus today. I highly recommend that you get the booster this fall. Studies have shone the vaccine greatly reduces the severity of the illness. More here and on Zoomerradio with Marilyn Wetston every Saturday morning at 8 am.

What is BLOOD PRESSURE? What do the numbers mean?
Blood Pressure measures the pressure inside your arteries as it beats. The top number (systolic) is blood flow pressure when the heart contracts, bottom number (diastolic) is the pressure between heartbeats. 120 over 80 is normal. More Healthy Aging Tips #sat w/marilynwetston #zoomereradio AM740

BACK TO SCHOOL.. The Top 5 Ways to REDUCE RISK
Sneeze/cough into your elbow, wash hands and sanitize, wear a mask in crowded places indoors, and spend more time outdoors.
What is Personalized Medicine & Genomics? Why is it important?
Personalized medicine uses an individual’s genetic profile to guide decisions in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Knowledge of a patient’s genetic profile can help doctors select the proper medication or therapy and administer it using the proper dose or regimen. In this podcast, I go into detail about the exciting developments in Genomics and Personalized medicine and how it is being used.

Become an Organ and Tissue Donor

What is Iron Deficiency Anemia? Symptoms
Iron Deficiency Anemia means you don’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to other parts of your body.
You may feel tired, dizzy, or experience shortness of breath. Every Saturday morning on AM 740 #zoomerradio w/ @marilynwetston, I offer
Healthy Aging Tips-Learn how to overcome Iron Deficiency Anemia.

#4 Pillar of Healthy Aging- Lower Your STRESS!!
Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your mind and body. You likely face many daily demands, such as taking on a huge workload, paying the bills, and taking care of your family. As a result, you may feel as if you’re constantly under attack. But you can fight back. You don’t have to let stress control your life. Learn to say NO to say YES to yourself & How to Combat STRESS. More Healthy Aging Tips every #Saturday Am at #zoomerradio w/ @ marilynwetston AM740.

#3 Pillar of Healthy Aging — Social Connectedness
Studies show that people who have close connections as they age not only live longer but also cope better and are less likely to get depressed. So try new things, keep up with friends and family walk to the neighborhood coffee place, volunteer, and keep active. More of my #HealthyAging Tips every #Saturday w/ @marilynwetston AM740
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A Bath A Day is Good for Your Heart
A recent study indicates a 28% reduction in blood vessel disease and can lower your risk of a stroke by 26%. So relax, take a bath, make time for yourself, and do your heart some good. More healthy aging tips #zoomerradio every #saturday w/ Marilyn Wetston AM740 8 am
Should you get a 4th Booster?
Boost means a boost to your immune system.
Dr. Brown’s weekly tip on AM 740 Zoomer Radio Every Saturday at 8 am.
More on New Shingles Guidelines
Cholesterol-The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Dr. Brown’s Healthy Aging Tips. Every Saturday at 8 am on Zoomer Radio AM 740 w/Marilyn Wetston
From A Woman’s Perspective
VitaminD & COVID-19
Women’s Brain Health & Healthy Aging
70% of all new Alzheimers cases are women. More study on women’s brains is needed. Here’s why.