by Ray | Nov 12, 2026 | Disease Prevention
By Ray Baker One global figure stops me in my tracks: the WHO says 31 percent of adults do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity. Add poor sleep, a poor diet and long-term stress, and it is little wonder feeling 50 and tired is so common. If you are 50...
by Ray | Nov 9, 2026 | Mediterranean Food
By Ray Baker It has been named the Best Overall Diet by U.S. News & World Report since 2018. Yet the question I hear most from readers over 50 is not what to eat, but how to keep the choices simple during a busy week. That is where a printable Mediterranean diet...
by Ray | Nov 9, 2026 | Disease Prevention
By Ray Baker If your moussaka has ever come out of the oven with slippery aubergine slices and a runny top, you have met the real challenge behind the most famous Greek dish with aubergines. The BBC Good Food recipe describes moussaka as a classic Greek dish of...
by Ray | Nov 8, 2026 | Food in the Spotlight
By Ray Baker Fresh raw garlic can cause severe skin irritation and chemical burns when used on the skin. That is a good reminder that a Mediterranean herb is not automatically gentle just because it grows in a garden. Many readers over 50 ask me which herbs are worth...
by Ray | Nov 8, 2026 | Food in the Spotlight
By Ray Baker A number that still makes me pause: cardiovascular diseases were the leading cause of death globally in 2022, with an estimated 19.8 million deaths. Yet breakfast is a place where many of us over 50 can make a gentler, budget-friendly shift. A cardiac...
