Alzheimer’s disease, long thought to be a single disease, really consists of three distinct subtypes, according to a UCLA study. The discovery could eventually lead to new treatments for the debilitating neurological disorder. Additionally, the study found that one of the three variations, the cortical subtype, appears to be fundamentally a different condition than… Continue reading Researchers Discover Alzheimer’s “Subtypes”
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Why Anti-Aging Fitness at 50 Can Save Your Life
As millions of baby boomers cross the 50-year threshold, the perception of the dreaded “half-century” mark is changing. Many 50-year-olds today don’t look a day over 40, and many of them are just as active, if not more active, than their younger counterparts. Anti-aging fitness at this point in life is essential—those who don’t get… Continue reading Why Anti-Aging Fitness at 50 Can Save Your Life
Living with Chronic Illness: Being Honest About Your Feelings
One of the many daily challenges of living with chronic illness is how to answer the simple question, “How are you?” The polite answer is, “Fine, thanks.” Much of the time I am not fine, but I was taught by my parents I should not complain or, even worse, whine. Illness has taught me that… Continue reading Living with Chronic Illness: Being Honest About Your Feelings
Prophylactic Surgery Nearly Doubles in Men with Breast Cancer
The number of men with breast cancer who undergo surgery to remove the unaffected breast has risen sharply, according to a September 2015 report by American Cancer Society and Dana Farber Cancer Institute researchers published in JAMA Surgery. The study is the first to identify the trend, which mirrors a trend seen in U.S. women… Continue reading Prophylactic Surgery Nearly Doubles in Men with Breast Cancer
Lack of Vitamin D Shows A Strong Link to Dementia
Researchers have found a strong link between Vitamin D insufficiency and memory loss that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The effect of the insufficiency is “substantial,” according to the experts from the University of California Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Rutgers University. They discovered that people with low vitamin D levels declined at… Continue reading Lack of Vitamin D Shows A Strong Link to Dementia
Seven Tactics to Help You Maintain Your Summer Body This Fall
Now that swimsuit season and sky-high summer temperatures are behind us, you may be tempted to tone down the ambitious fitness and nutrition regimen you’ve followed all summer. After all, you tell yourself, nobody will be able to see what’s underneath your fall + winter layers, right? Sure, there are plenty of excuses to choose from—and… Continue reading Seven Tactics to Help You Maintain Your Summer Body This Fall
How Rearranging Your Living Room Can Make You Feel Younger
What we choose to have in our space is a reflection of who we are on the inside—our emotional state. It is wise to choose thoughtfully, but how can arranging items in your home and office affect your health, well-being, and ability to feel younger? Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of manifestation and… Continue reading How Rearranging Your Living Room Can Make You Feel Younger
9 Savings Tricks to Care for Your Dog
Proud pet parents across the country will agree that owning a dog is priceless. However, there are lots of expenses that come with caring for your favorite canine: The American Kennel Club (AKC) estimates dog owners dish out an average of $2,500 per year on food, veterinary expenses, grooming, pet sitting and more. Additionally,… Continue reading 9 Savings Tricks to Care for Your Dog
“Fountain of Youth” Protein May Have Health Benefits
People previously diagnosed with heart disease may be less likely to experience heart failure, heart attacks, or stroke, or to die from these events, if they have higher blood levels of two very closely related proteins, according to a study led by a University of California, San Francisco research team and published online August 20th… Continue reading “Fountain of Youth” Protein May Have Health Benefits
What Your Mouth Has to Do With Your Overall Wellbeing
Would you floss more often if you knew it could prevent erectile dysfunction? Would you brush your teeth better if it reduced your chances of a terrible disease like cancer or heart disease? What goes on inside your mouth has a direct impact to what goes on in the rest of your body. Dr. Susan… Continue reading What Your Mouth Has to Do With Your Overall Wellbeing
Eating While Walking Around Could Lead to Weight Gain
In a study published August 20th 2015 in the Journal of Health Psychology, researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK have found dieters who eat “on the go” may increase their food intake later in the day, which could lead to weight gain and obesity. The findings from the study also showed that… Continue reading Eating While Walking Around Could Lead to Weight Gain
Just 1 in 10 Are Referred for Cardiac Rehab After Heart Failure
Studies have shown that those who undergo dedicated cardiac rehabilitation focused on aerobic exercise are more capable of performing daily activities. Yet only 1 in 10 heart failure patients is referred to a cardiac rehabilitation program after being hospitalized, despite strong evidence that such exercise programs improve quality of life and reduce the likelihood of… Continue reading Just 1 in 10 Are Referred for Cardiac Rehab After Heart Failure
Nine Ways To Slash Spending on Takeout
While working families are more inclined to reach for their smartphones over the frying pan during the back-to-school rush, there are ways to keep dinner simple and inexpensive without depending on restaurants. Consider these 9 tips for quick and affordable meals from consumer expert Andrea Woroch: 1. Track your takeout spending. To reduce your spending… Continue reading Nine Ways To Slash Spending on Takeout
Physical Activity Linked to Greater Mental Flexibility in Older Adults
A study done at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne and published in August 2015 in PLOS ONE has shown that older adults who regularly engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity have more variable brain activity at rest than those who don’t. This variability is associated with better cognitive performance, the researchers say. Beckman… Continue reading Physical Activity Linked to Greater Mental Flexibility in Older Adults
Drivers Admit to Using Cellphones While Driving, Even with Kids in the Car
A study done at the University of California, San Diego and published in August 2015 in Journal of Transport & Health reveals that middle-aged drivers are at higher risk of crashes because they use their cellphone regularly while driving. The research reveals that most drivers admit to using their cellphones regularly while driving, even with… Continue reading Drivers Admit to Using Cellphones While Driving, Even with Kids in the Car
Solve the Medical Riddle: Her 14-year-old Daughter Had Knee Pain and Difficulty Climbing Stairs, First Week
Editor’s note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the details of what happened when a patient presented with a problem that stumped the physician at first. We’ll start this week by letting you know what the patient and her mother told her PCP and… Continue reading Solve the Medical Riddle: Her 14-year-old Daughter Had Knee Pain and Difficulty Climbing Stairs, First Week
Spouses of Stroke Survivors Face Lingering Health Issues
Caregiver spouses of stroke survivors are at an increased risk of mental and physical health issues that may continue for years, according to research published in August 2015 in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. A release from the association notes that Swedish researchers evaluated 248 stroke survivors below age 70 (average mid-sixties), and their… Continue reading Spouses of Stroke Survivors Face Lingering Health Issues
Protect Yourself in A Turbulent Market
Investment experts who predicted a turbulent stock market this year have seen their prophecies come true. The volatility is expected to continue, and the dramatic ups and downs could leave some investors queasy, especially if they bit into more risk than they can stomach. “One of the unfortunate truths about investing is there are many… Continue reading Protect Yourself in A Turbulent Market