Scientists have found a new “switch” in cells that may be key to healthy aging. Cells are constantly dividing, replacing tissue in organs such as the lungs, skin and liver. But that process eventually stops when a “timekeeper,” called a telomere, becomes too short and thus prevents any further division. (Telomeres are found at the… Continue reading A Cellular “Switch” That Could Battle Aging and Cancer
Author: Jane Farrell
Hearing Loss and Depression
By Dr. Carol Meyers Living with hearing loss means a lot more than just not being able to hear as well as you once did. It turns socializing into a chore, simple conversations into misunderstandings, and formerly enjoyable events into activities you would rather avoid. The more you withdraw from life the greater your susceptibility… Continue reading Hearing Loss and Depression
Many Men Aren’t Following Guidelines for PSA Screening
Although medical experts have issued guidelines recommending against the routine screening of elderly men for prostate cancer, the effect of the recommendations has been “minimal at best,” according to a new study. Many men still appear to be undergoing the screening. The study, by researchers from Henry Ford Hospital, was published as a research letter… Continue reading Many Men Aren’t Following Guidelines for PSA Screening
Fall Fruit and Vegetable Guide
With fall come brisk days, turning leaves – and a bounty of tempting, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Here, the experts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offer tips on what fruits and veggies are best right now, and how to pick the best in the market: F R U I T… Continue reading Fall Fruit and Vegetable Guide
Aging and Metabolic Syndrome: Why You May Already Have It
By Dr. Kevin J. McLaughlin Have you ever wondered why so many older men and women have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, probably among other health issues? And why are these individuals on so many different medications to control these conditions? The answer most doctors will tell you is that these conditions, if left… Continue reading Aging and Metabolic Syndrome: Why You May Already Have It
Cheaper Drug for Macular Degeneration
Neovascular macular degeneration is a progressive and chronic disease of the eye, and a leading cause of blindness in older people. About one in 10 people with macular degeneration suffers legal blindness. Bevacizumab is a drug that has been developed to treat cancer, while ranibizumab is marketed specifically for age-related macular degeneration. The two drugs… Continue reading Cheaper Drug for Macular Degeneration
Raising Awareness About Suicide Is Key to Prevention
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As it comes to a close in 2014, Mark Kaplan of the University of California, Los Angeles Luskin School of Public Affairs reflects on his two decades of studying suicide. Kaplan collaborated with a colleague at the University of Illinois on a study in the mid-1980s that was the… Continue reading Raising Awareness About Suicide Is Key to Prevention
Getting a Manicure? Better Wear Sunscreen
High-wattage nail-salon lamps are great for reducing drying time, but they may emit more UV-A radiation, according to a new study. And while the good news is that the risk of both cancer and DNA damage is small, clients should wear protective sunscreen or gloves during the process. Researchers from Georgia Regents University in Atlanta,… Continue reading Getting a Manicure? Better Wear Sunscreen
3-in-1 Facial Plastic Surgery
A total facial rejuvenation that combines three procedures to address the multiple signs of an aging face and neck can be performed safely at one time, according to a study done at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University in Evans GA and published in September 2014 in The American Journal of Cosmetic… Continue reading 3-in-1 Facial Plastic Surgery
When He’d Rather Masturbate than Have Sex
Something is going on in your marriage, and you’re not sure you like it. Your husband, who you know to be loving, loyal, and still sexually viable, more and more, seems to prefer pleasuring himself. You knew all along that he masturbates and while you don’t want to hear about the habit, when you’re feeling… Continue reading When He’d Rather Masturbate than Have Sex
Road Safety Laws and Statistics
Public support for road-safety laws can be strengthened by just one reliable statistic that proves the need for the laws, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The research, published in the journal of Accident Analysis & Prevention,… Continue reading Road Safety Laws and Statistics
A Happy Wife Really Does Mean a Happy Life
When it comes to the success of long-term marriages, a wife’s happiness is more important than her husband’s, according to new research. In fact, her happiness can make him happier with his life no matter how he feels about their union. “I think it comes down to the fact that when a wife is satisfied… Continue reading A Happy Wife Really Does Mean a Happy Life
Solve the Medical Riddle: She Constantly Feels as Though She’s Swaying and Rocking, 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 told the doctor and how the… Continue reading Solve the Medical Riddle: She Constantly Feels as Though She’s Swaying and Rocking, First Week
Spaceflight, Even for Those With Common Medical Conditions!
Historically, spaceflight has been reserved for the very healthy. Astronauts are selected for their ability to meet the highest physical and psychological standards to prepare them for any unknown challenges. However, with the advent of commercial spaceflight, average people can now fly for enjoyment. Yet the aerospace medicine community has had very little information about… Continue reading Spaceflight, Even for Those With Common Medical Conditions!
Battle Aging Skin with These 9 Steps
Too much sun isn’t the only culprit when it comes to aging your skin. Here, prominent dermatologist Susan Stuart, MD, talks about nine other things you should be aware of: TOO MUCH SODIUM Excess sodium in your diet can suck the moisture out of skin, leaving it dry and dull. To avoid this, cut back… Continue reading Battle Aging Skin with These 9 Steps
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A New Villain
Researchers have discovered that one key receptor plays a big part in provoking rheumatoid arthritis. The finding, by investigators from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, means that there is now a new target for potential treatments of RA. The receptor, TLR5 or toll-like receptor 5, begins the damaging process of inflammation… Continue reading Rheumatoid Arthritis: A New Villain
A Link Between Bra Wearing and Breast Cancer? Forget about It
Despite what some people believe, there’s absolutely no evidence of a link between wearing a bra and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women and wearing a bra, according to research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. “There have been some concerns that one of the… Continue reading A Link Between Bra Wearing and Breast Cancer? Forget about It
Asking About an Older Person’s Appetite Can Be a Lifesaver
A simple question about appetite can provide insights into older people’s general health that may help reduce their risk of dying, according to a study published in September 2014 in the journal Appetite. Emeritus Professor Mark Wahlqvist from Monash University’s Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine and the Monash Asia Institute led a team investigating… Continue reading Asking About an Older Person’s Appetite Can Be a Lifesaver