Here’s an undeniable fact about melasma: No one wants the stubborn skin condition, which shows up as brown, tan or grayish skin patches on the cheeks, nose or jawline. However, many myths exist about its treatment. Affecting about 6 million people in the United States, melasma disproportionately strikes women between the ages of 20 and… Continue reading 3 Key Facts and Myths About Melasma
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.
Your Sex Drive Does NOT Go Away: How Your Desire Intensifies After You Turn 40
A word of warning to all women: DO NOT buy into the myth that your sex drive goes away after you turn 40. The truth is your sex drive can become stronger. Why? Because much of a woman’s ability to orgasm in sex comes from feeling safe and relaxed. By 50, you are way more… Continue reading Your Sex Drive Does NOT Go Away: How Your Desire Intensifies After You Turn 40
57 Percent of Americans Have Been Surprised by a Medical Bill
Fifty-seven percent of American adults have been surprised by a medical bill that they thought would have been covered by insurance, according to a 2018 AmeriSpeak® survey from the National Opinion research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago. Respondents indicated that 20% of their surprise bills were a result of a doctor not being… Continue reading 57 Percent of Americans Have Been Surprised by a Medical Bill
How Our Brains and Personalities Protect Against Emotional Distress
Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois recently examined a sample of 85 healthy college students to see how a number of personality traits can protect an individual’s brain against symptoms of emotional distress, namely depression and anxiety. A release from the institute quotes Matt Moore, a… Continue reading How Our Brains and Personalities Protect Against Emotional Distress
Eating Broccoli Sprouts During Pregnancy May Reduce the Child’s Chances of Breast Cancer Later in Life
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have found that a plant-based diet is more effective in preventing breast cancer later in life for the child if the mother consumed broccoli sprouts while pregnant. The 2018 study out of the UAB College of Arts and Sciences and Comprehensive Cancer Center used epigenetics — the study… Continue reading Eating Broccoli Sprouts During Pregnancy May Reduce the Child’s Chances of Breast Cancer Later in Life
Maple Leaf Extract Could Nip Skin Wrinkles in the Bud
Maple trees are best known for their maple syrup and lovely fall foliage. However, In August 2018 scientists reported that an extract from the leaves may prevent wrinkles. A release from the American Chemical Society(ACS) reports that The researchers presented their results at the 256th National Meeting & Exposition of ACS in Boston. ACS, the… Continue reading Maple Leaf Extract Could Nip Skin Wrinkles in the Bud
Some Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Diet Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
You brush three times a day. You floss each night. But then, admit it, you down a soda or you snack on a candy bar, undoing all that hard work and exposing your teeth to long-lasting harm. Because when it comes to oral health, the No. 1 thing you can do to keep your teeth… Continue reading Some Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Diet Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Keeping an Eye on Dangerous Contact Lens Habits
8 Horror Stories That Will Make You Rethink Your Contact Lens Habits Have you ever considered licking your contact lens when contact solution wasn’t available or buying contact lenses online to save money? Contact lenses are one of the safest options for vision correction, but that doesn’t mean people can take them for granted. Many… Continue reading Keeping an Eye on Dangerous Contact Lens Habits
New National Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendation
A 2018 comprehensive analysis of eight clinical trials and four cohort studies on cervical cancer screening by researchers from University of California, Davis and Kaiser Permanente Northwest has found that while Pap smears are still highly effective for detecting pre-cancerous cells and cancer, testing for the virus that causes these cancers also is an excellent… Continue reading New National Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendation
When Retirement Is Just Around the Corner, These 3 Steps Can Help You Prepare
If looking ahead to retirement makes you a little nervous, you’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans (46 percent) who haven’t reached retirement predict that they won’t be financially comfortable once they get there, according to a Gallup survey. For some, those potentially uncomfortable retirement years are decades away. But for the Baby Boom generation,… Continue reading When Retirement Is Just Around the Corner, These 3 Steps Can Help You Prepare
Fresh and Raw Diets for Dogs May Have Health Benefits
Many dog owners think of their furry companions as part of the family, and now products are available to feed them that way, too. Some owners are moving away from traditional extruded kibble products, instead choosing ultra-premium fresh and raw diets found in the refrigerated aisle. The foods may look more similar to what we’d… Continue reading Fresh and Raw Diets for Dogs May Have Health Benefits
Vigilance and Patience Are Key for Parents with Autistic Children
Young children require parents to adopt careful safety precautions for the first several years of their lives. That generally means blocking off staircases, keeping small objects put away, and making sure knives and other sharp items are out of reach. For children on the autism spectrum, household safety is a major concern. Autism may cause… Continue reading Vigilance and Patience Are Key for Parents with Autistic Children
Researchers Identify the Link Between Gut Bacteria and Eating for Pleasure Instead of Just Hunger
A 2018 study of 63 healthy people done at UCLS and published August 6th in the journal PLOS One.showed that those with elevated microbiome levels of the metabolite indole — produced when gut bacteria break down the amino acid tryptophan — had stronger function and connectivity in specific areas of the brain’s reward network. Such… Continue reading Researchers Identify the Link Between Gut Bacteria and Eating for Pleasure Instead of Just Hunger
Restless Legs Syndrome and Your Sleep
For millions of Americans, a good night’s sleep is an elusive goal. Insomniacs are plagued by a persistent combination of difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking and difficulty getting back to sleep, waking too early, and not feeling rested on waking. Chronic insomnia can have serious implications for quality of life, resulting in daytime sleepiness, irritability,… Continue reading Restless Legs Syndrome and Your Sleep
Strawberries Could Help Reduce Harmful Inflammation in the Colon
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a set of painful conditions that can cause severe diarrhea and fatigue. Treatments can include medications and surgery. But in 2018 researchers report that a simple dietary intervention could mitigate colonic inflammation and improve gut health. In this case, a strawberry — or rather, less than a cupful of strawberries… Continue reading Strawberries Could Help Reduce Harmful Inflammation in the Colon
16 Going on 66: Will You Be the Same Person 50 Years from Now?
How much do you change between high school and retirement? The answer depends on whether you’re comparing yourself to others or to your younger self. The results of a 2018 study done at the University of Houston, the first to test how personality might change over 50 years and relying on the same data source… Continue reading 16 Going on 66: Will You Be the Same Person 50 Years from Now?
When Your Partner Struggles with Mental Health
We create dynamics in all the relationships we have. Relationship dynamics can develop from the ways in which we relate with others and with ourselves. How do we express our feelings? Are there any feelings we tend to express more than others? How do we communicate our needs? How do we respond to our partner’s… Continue reading When Your Partner Struggles with Mental Health
You’re Only as Old as You Think and Do
Could increasing your physical activity or feeling more in control of your life be the secret to staying young? Employing these simple strategies may help older adults feel younger and that, in turn, could help improve their cognitive abilities, longevity, and overall quality of life, according to research presented at the 2018 annual convention of… Continue reading You’re Only as Old as You Think and Do