A strong social network could be the key to preserving memory, according to a study done at Ohio State University I Columbus and published in May 2018 in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. A release from the university notes that the researchers found that mice housed in groups had better memories and healthier brains… Continue reading Social Ties Could Preserve Memory & Slow Brain Aging
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.
What Caregivers Must Know About Dental Needs After a Loved One Has a Stroke
Dentistry isn’t normally on the priority list for caregivers of stroke patients, but it should be. The person in recovery may be dealing with gum disease. Maybe her or she has a bridge that is need of care. In reality, the PH balance of the mouth is important to make sure those we care for… Continue reading What Caregivers Must Know About Dental Needs After a Loved One Has a Stroke
Why an Upcoming Appointment Makes Us Get Less Done in the Available Time
You’ve got a full hour until your next meeting. But you probably won’t make the most of that time, according to research done at Ohio State University and published online in May 2018 in the Journal of Consumer Research. A release from the university explains that In a series of eight studies, both in the… Continue reading Why an Upcoming Appointment Makes Us Get Less Done in the Available Time
Over One-Third of US Adults May Be Unknowingly Using Multiple Medications That Can Cause Depression
A 2018 study done by University of Illinois at Chicago researchers and published on June 12th in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that more than one-third of U.S. adults may be using prescription medications that have the potential to cause depression or increase the risk of suicide, and that because these medications… Continue reading Over One-Third of US Adults May Be Unknowingly Using Multiple Medications That Can Cause Depression
Psychedelic Drugs Could Help to Fight Depression, Anxiety, Addiction + PTSD
Psychedelic drugs may have mind-altering powers in the physical sense, too. A study done at the University of California, Davis and published June 12th 2018 in the journal Cell Reports found psychedelics — specifically 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI), Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) –can change brain cells in rats and flies, making neurons more likely… Continue reading Psychedelic Drugs Could Help to Fight Depression, Anxiety, Addiction + PTSD
How Music Volume Affects Whether You Order a Cheeseburger or a Salad
Have you ever felt like music effected your choices while shopping or at a restaurant? A recent study found that the volume of ambient music has a systemic effect on consumers’ preferences for healthy vs. non-healthy foods. A release from the university explains that music volume is proven to directly impact heart rate and arousal.… Continue reading How Music Volume Affects Whether You Order a Cheeseburger or a Salad
8 Easy Ways to Stay Active and Healthy While on a Bus Tour
Bus tours are a great way to see the country as you travel to your destination. Maximize the enjoyment of your next bus tour with these tips to help you feel your best, including healthy snack ideas, easy stretches you can do on the bus, and simple ways to get a little exercise while exploring… Continue reading 8 Easy Ways to Stay Active and Healthy While on a Bus Tour
Skin Is Responsible for Greater Exposure to Carcinogens in Barbecue Smoke Than Lungs Are
With summer coming, it’s only a matter of time before the smells and tastes of barbecued foods dominate the neighborhood. But there’s a downside to grilling that can literally get under your skin. In a study appearing in Environmental Science & Technology in May 2018, scientists report that skin is a more important pathway for… Continue reading Skin Is Responsible for Greater Exposure to Carcinogens in Barbecue Smoke Than Lungs Are
Retirees With a Guaranteed Income Are Happier & Live Longer
Retirees who are surrounded by their family and friends – and who also have a substantial check coming in every month for the rest of their lives – are much happier, according to a study published in The Wall Street Journal several years ago. They also live longer, studies show. That makes sense because the… Continue reading Retirees With a Guaranteed Income Are Happier & Live Longer
5 Ways to Break Free From Your Past & Embrace Your Future
I used to think I was the one with a past. You know, “a past.” A past that set me apart from everyone else and that had, pretty much, damaged me beyond hope. I was raised in a religious cult by one parent, while my other parent’s religion was sex, drugs, and rock and roll.… Continue reading 5 Ways to Break Free From Your Past & Embrace Your Future
Chewing Gum and Walking at the Same Time Boosts Physical and Physiological Functions
We’ve all heard the old saw about somebody who can’t chew gum and walk at the same time. Now it turns out that learning to do exactly that is good for you, in particular if you’re an middle-aged or elderly man. Research presented at the annual European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Vienna, Austria in… Continue reading Chewing Gum and Walking at the Same Time Boosts Physical and Physiological Functions
Learning Music or Speaking Another Language Leads to More Efficient Brains
Whether you learn to play a musical instrument or speak another language, you’re training your brain to be more efficient, suggests a 2018 study done at Baycrest Health Sciences in North York, Ontario, Canada. A release from Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care explains that researchers found that musicians and people who are bilingual utilized fewer… Continue reading Learning Music or Speaking Another Language Leads to More Efficient Brains
More Than 40 Percent of Prostate Biopsies Could Be Avoided with a New Blood Test
A multi-center 2018 study that validates the clinical performance of IsoPSA – a new blood test that has proven to be more accurate in predicting overall risk of prostate cancer than standard prostate-specific antigen (PSA) – was presented during a special press conference at the 13th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) on… Continue reading More Than 40 Percent of Prostate Biopsies Could Be Avoided with a New Blood Test
Twelve Must Plant Pollinator-Friendly Flowers
Fill your garden with colorful annuals you and the pollinators can enjoy all season long. Look for outstanding varieties chosen by All-America Selections (AAS), a non-profit plant trialing organization, to brighten your garden, attract pollinators and outperform other varieties on the market. Attract hummingbirds and second looks from passersby with the vibrant bright orange flowers… Continue reading Twelve Must Plant Pollinator-Friendly Flowers
Improving Heart Health Could Prevent Frailty in Old Age
Research done in 2018 has shown that older people with very low heart disease risks also have very little frailty, raising the possibility that frailty could be prevented. The largest study of its kind, led by the University of Exeter in the UK, found that even small reductions in risk factors helped to reduce frailty,… Continue reading Improving Heart Health Could Prevent Frailty in Old Age
Turn Up the Volume on the Volumetrics Diet
I don’t like the concept of “going on a diet”. This suggests something temporary! In fact, my concept of dieting is dying by avoiding food. We need to eat to live, and we live healthily by eating healthily. And healthy eating is a lifelong commitment. Unfortunately, some diets don’t necessarily stress eating healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables,… Continue reading Turn Up the Volume on the Volumetrics Diet
Landmark Study Finds More Breast Cancer Patients Can Safely Forgo Chemotherapy
A 21-gene test performed on tumors could enable most patients with the most common type of early breast cancer to safely forgo chemotherapy, according to a landmark study done at Loyola University in May wood IL and published in June 2018 in the New England Journal of Medicine. A release from the university notes that… Continue reading Landmark Study Finds More Breast Cancer Patients Can Safely Forgo Chemotherapy
Providing Clinicians with Feedback on Their Opioid Prescribing Data Alters Future Prescribing
Asking emergency department (ED) providers to self-identify their opioid prescribing practices and then providing them with timely, clinically relevant, individualized, and actionable feedback on their actual opioid prescribing data significantly decreases future opioid prescribing among providers who underestimate their baseline prescribing. That is the finding of a study published in the May 2018 issue of… Continue reading Providing Clinicians with Feedback on Their Opioid Prescribing Data Alters Future Prescribing