Microscopic particles floating in the air we breathe come from sources such as fossil fuel combustion, fires, cigarettes and vehicles. Known as fine particulate matter, this form of air pollution increases the risk of cardiovascular and other serious health problems. “Despite improvements in air quality across the U.S. during the past few decades, more than… Continue reading Portable Filters In the Home Help Get Rid of Air Pollution
Author: Sondra Forsyth
Sondra Forsyth is Co-Editor-in-Chief of ThirdAge.com. She is a National Magazine Award winner with scores of major magazine bylines and twelve books to her credit. Her most recent book is “Candida Cleanse: The 21-Day Diet to Beat Yeast and Feel Your Best”. Sondra was Executive Editor at “Ladies’ Home Journal,” Features Editor at “Cosmopolitan,” and Articles Editor at “Bride’s”. A former ballerina, she founded Ballet Ambassadors, an arts-in-education company in New York City, and served as Artistic Director for 16 years.
5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Millions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep – or to stay asleep once they finally do drift off. Maybe it’s worry about bills. Maybe it’s relationship problems. It might even be a sleep disorder keeping them awake when they should be snoozing soundly. Whatever the reason, more than… Continue reading 5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
It’s never easy dealing with the loss of a loved one, but it can be especially difficult during the holiday season. Some people find solace spending time celebrating with friends and family while others may feel uncomfortable doing so. There is no right or wrong way to handle the holidays, and there is help available… Continue reading Coping with Grief During the Holidays
Science Reveals Why Holiday Stress Can Impair Your Brain – and How You Can Beat It!
Here we go again — the time of year that gave birth to the phrase ‘I need a vacation from my vacation’. With the seemingly endless parade of work parties, family gatherings and social engagements, it’s no wonder why nearly 70% of people report feeling increased levels of stress during the holiday season. But what… Continue reading Science Reveals Why Holiday Stress Can Impair Your Brain – and How You Can Beat It!
Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease
Where you live could influence how much you drink. According to 2018 research from the University of Pittsburgh Division of Gastroenterology, people living in colder regions with less sunlight drink more alcohol than their warm-weather counterparts. The study, published online in Hepatology, found that as temperature and sunlight hours dropped, alcohol consumption increased. Climate factors… Continue reading Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease
Older Patients Are Often Exposed to Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing
If you are a senior or if you are a caregiver for a loved one who is a senior, this information is vital! Here at thidAGE.com, we have reported in 2018 and 2017 about the dangers of “polypharmacy”, or the prescribing of multiple medications especially for seniors. Now another 2018 study, this one led by… Continue reading Older Patients Are Often Exposed to Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing
5 Bites to Better Health
Do all the “Before” and “After” stories of weight loss and health transformations often leave you less than inspired? Thousands of diets make it look so easy lecturing on what to eat and what not to eat, often contradicting each other. But the reality is that there is no silver bullet or magic pill and… Continue reading 5 Bites to Better Health
Millennials to Baby Boomers, Gifts that Grow are All the Rage
It’s a jungle in there. Every window, surface and brightly lit corner is filled with decorative or edible greenery. There is no doubt what to gift this person for the holidays. More of the same. A lack of outdoor growing space, limited growing seasons, and time constraints have many people filling their apartments and homes… Continue reading Millennials to Baby Boomers, Gifts that Grow are All the Rage
Is the Rise in Blood Pressure With Age a Consequence of the Western Lifestyle?
Has your blood pressure gone up as you’ve gotten older? If so, you’re far from alone. In fact there’s a common belief in cardiology is that blood pressure (BP) increases with age. However, studies find little evidence of that among non-Western adults in isolated communities. But does the association between age and BP differ in two isolated… Continue reading Is the Rise in Blood Pressure With Age a Consequence of the Western Lifestyle?
Skin Cancer: When Mohs Surgery is the Best Treatment
With more people diagnosed with skin cancer in the U.S. every year than all other forms of cancer combined, it’s fortunate that highly precise Mohs surgery is an option for many skin cancer patients. Mohs (pronounced “moes”) surgery, also known as Mohs micrographic surgery, is uniquely able to help surgeons see where skin cancers stop.… Continue reading Skin Cancer: When Mohs Surgery is the Best Treatment
Women Are More Resilient to Extreme Physical Activity Than Previously Reported
Women that underwent extreme physical training and completed a transantarctic expedition did not show any more negative health effects than would be expected in men That is the finding of a study presented November 18th 2018 at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Glasgow. The study is the first to suggest that women are not… Continue reading Women Are More Resilient to Extreme Physical Activity Than Previously Reported
Health Costs of Ageism Calculated at $63 Billion Annually
Ageism — a widespread form of prejudice that is directed at older persons — led to excess costs of $63 billion for a broad range of health conditions during one year in the United States, a 2018 study by the Yale School of Public Health has found. Directed by Professor Becca R. Levy, the study… Continue reading Health Costs of Ageism Calculated at $63 Billion Annually
Holiday Gifts that Keep on Giving
Make gift giving easy with unique green gifts that provide weeks and in some cases months and years of beauty. Plus, gifting easy-care blooming plants is an experiential gift that’s ideal for everyone, especially that person on your list who has everything. Gardeners as well as practical family members and friends will enjoy the dual… Continue reading Holiday Gifts that Keep on Giving
Guidelines to Draft a Harmonious Prenuptial Agreement
Not every couple needs a prenuptial agreement, but some do. I recommend a prenup when: One or both partners already have a child. One fiancé or both have a business, or have or expect to get shares of a family business. One or both enter the marriage with a professional license or advanced degree(s). One… Continue reading Guidelines to Draft a Harmonious Prenuptial Agreement
How We Use Music to Help Us Fall Asleep
If you like the soothing sound of music to help you fall asleep, you’re not alone. Many people use music in the hope that it fights sleep difficulties. That is the finding of a study by Tabitha Trahan of the University of Sheffield, UK, and colleagues. The findings were published November 14th 2018 in the open-access… Continue reading How We Use Music to Help Us Fall Asleep
Traditional Glaucoma Test Can Miss the Severity of the Disease
The most common tests for glaucoma can underestimate the severity of the condition by not detecting the presence of central vision loss, according to a 2018 Columbia University study. The study, published November 8th in JAMA Ophthalmology, found that administering a variation of the visual field test that better assesses macular damage can improve diagnosis… Continue reading Traditional Glaucoma Test Can Miss the Severity of the Disease
Beauty Hacks That Will Cost You Less Than a Cup of Starbucks Coffee
We all know that cosmetic-plastic surgeons and dermatologists earn their living by operating or non- invasive procedures. Most of these endeavors are costly for patients. It’s rare that any aesthetic surgeon will let us in on things we can do daily that don’t require us to visit them! Yet that’s exactly what I’m going to do. … Continue reading Beauty Hacks That Will Cost You Less Than a Cup of Starbucks Coffee
New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
In case you and you family needed another compelling reason to get moving, updated physical activity guidelines were released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2018 on Monday, November 12th. The guidelines tell Americans to get moving, and for how long, with aerobic… Continue reading New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans