Wellness Corner

January 1st. Most people know it as New Year's Day. But there is a huge chunk of the population that also knows it as something else: Baby Boomer Day. This term is used to describe the generation of folks born between 1943 and 1960. Or around there anyway, although the actual definition has varied with dates starting as late as 1946 and continuing through 1965. Whatever the dates, the description is designed to indicate a certain group of people.

And that group of people is getting older.

Baby boomers are the generation most likely to be concerned about wellness and anti-aging. They are old enough to start seeing the effects of aging. Many are in varying stages of menopause or andropause. And yet, they are young enough to remain inquisitive as to what they can do about the "problem of aging". Some are using hormone replacement therapy. Others want to know about human growth hormone.

That's great for every day of the year. Except today. Today is the day to celebrate your age - and your membership in the baby boomer generation. It's the official Baby Boomer Day. So worry about getting older tomorrow. Today, you should just enjoy the day off.

Question of the Day: How have you celebrated being a baby boomer?

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