Age and older adults are largely obscured in media representations of cancer, according to a study published in April 2018 in the open access journal BMC Public Health. The team of researchers led by the University of Glasgow Institute of Health and Wellbeing note that it is important for older adults to appreciate their heightened… Continue reading Media Representations of Cancer Neglect an Important Risk Factor: Age
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.
Does Your Retirement Plan Pass the 3-Point Check-Up?
If you’re like most people, you started a retirement account like a 401(k) or IRA years ago because your employer offered it, or you were taught that’s what people do to save for retirement. But your financial goals and objectives have likely changed dramatically since then, as well as your tolerance for risk and surprises.… Continue reading Does Your Retirement Plan Pass the 3-Point Check-Up?
Seniors Are the #1 Target for Online Scammers
By 2035, more than one in five people in the U.S. will be aged 65 and older. This is the country’s fastest growing demographic and the #1 group that scammers are targeting online. Senior citizens are prime targets because they often have easily accessible, sometimes large, funds and are less computer savvy than younger generations.… Continue reading Seniors Are the #1 Target for Online Scammers
Fifteen Percent of Osteoporosis Patients Who Take “Drug Holidays” Suffer Bone Fractures
Patients who take osteoporosis drugs for long periods typically are advised to discontinue the drugs temporarily to prevent rare but serious side effects to the jaw and thighs. However, a 2018 study done at the Loyola University Health System in Maywood, IL Medicine study has found that 15.4 percent of patients who take so-called “drug… Continue reading Fifteen Percent of Osteoporosis Patients Who Take “Drug Holidays” Suffer Bone Fractures
FDA Approves Novel Preventive Treatment for Migraine
On May 17th 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. The treatment is given by once-monthly self-injections. Aimovig is the first FDA-approved preventive migraine treatment in a new class of drugs that work by blocking the activity of calcitonin gene-related peptide, a molecule that… Continue reading FDA Approves Novel Preventive Treatment for Migraine
Food Safety Tips for Shopping at Your Favorite Farmers Market
The month of May means it’s nearly time for America’s favorite food lovers’ tradition: visiting your local farmers market. In addition to all the invigorating colors, exquisite aromas, strong flavors, and spirit of community, the farmers market is also an opportunity to develop one-on-one relationships with the people who produce your food! Their passion for… Continue reading Food Safety Tips for Shopping at Your Favorite Farmers Market
Beyond Chicken Soup: “Immune Broth” and Meals That Heal
Just about everybody knows that a nourishing bowl of chicken soup helps with the symptoms of the common cold by upping nutrient intake and.clearing out nasal passages. Yet the concept of food as medicine, not only as a means of warding off disease but as a crucial part of any recovery plan for those who… Continue reading Beyond Chicken Soup: “Immune Broth” and Meals That Heal
Baking Soda Could Be an Inexpensive, Safe Way to Combat Autoimmune Diseases
Drinking a daily dose of baking soda dissolved in water may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, according to scientists at Medical College of Augusta University in Georgia. The report was published in April 2018 in the Journal of Immunology. A release from the university notes that the research team… Continue reading Baking Soda Could Be an Inexpensive, Safe Way to Combat Autoimmune Diseases
Music Activates Regions of the Brain Spared by Alzheimer’s Disease
Ever get chills listening to a particularly moving piece of music? You can thank the salience network of the brain for that emotional joint. Surprisingly, this region also remains an island of remembrance that is spared from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the University of Utah Health are looking to this region of… Continue reading Music Activates Regions of the Brain Spared by Alzheimer’s Disease
Increase Workplace Wellness to Decrease Workplace Violence
Workplace violence remains a real and increasing threat to America’s workforce. . According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately two million workers are victims of workplace violence every year and this number is increasing. Even more alarming is that homicide is the fourth-leading cause of workplace deaths. In addition to the human… Continue reading Increase Workplace Wellness to Decrease Workplace Violence
What Smoking Does to Your Appearance
There are many issues associated with smoking, from the habit increasing your risk of cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease and stroke, to the ingredients found in tobacco smoke causing damage inside your body. A lot of these problems may take a while to develop to the point where alarm bells start ringing, or… Continue reading What Smoking Does to Your Appearance
Weather Appears to Be Associated with Sentiments Expressed on Social Media
Sentiments expressed on Facebook and Twitter may be associated with certain weather patterns, according to a study published April 25, 2018 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Patrick Baylis from the Vancouver School of Economics, Canada, Nick Obradovich from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, and colleagues. A release from the publisher notes that… Continue reading Weather Appears to Be Associated with Sentiments Expressed on Social Media
Sex After 65: Poll Finds Links to Health, Gender Differences & Lack of Communication
40% of people between the ages of 65 and 80 are sexually active – nearly 75% have a romantic partner and 54% of those with a partner are sexually active . This, according to the new findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging. A 2018 poll done at the University of Michigan busts stereotypes about the… Continue reading Sex After 65: Poll Finds Links to Health, Gender Differences & Lack of Communication
Add Gardening Space, Beauty and Ease with Elevated Gardens
Elevate your gardens to waist high level for convenience and easy access. Elevated gardens are easy on your back and knees and are perfect for the patio, balcony, deck or any area where a bit of planting space is desired. Place them near your kitchen door, grill or table for easy cooking and serving access.… Continue reading Add Gardening Space, Beauty and Ease with Elevated Gardens
When Mental Health Interferes with Dental Health
Oral health problems often are connected to other health concerns, such as diabetes and heart disease. But one additional challenge dentists face is when a patient’s mental health issues get in the way of caring for their oral health. It’s not unusual for people to be anxious about visiting the dentist, or to fail to… Continue reading When Mental Health Interferes with Dental Health
Long-Sought Structure of Telomerase Paves the Way for New Drugs for Aging & Cancer
More than 30 years ago, when University of California, Berkeley researchers discovered telomerase – an enzyme that lengthens chromosome ends and prevents them from fraying enough to kill a cell – speculation ran wild about its role in aging and cancer, setting off a full-court press to produce drugs to activate or block the enzyme.… Continue reading Long-Sought Structure of Telomerase Paves the Way for New Drugs for Aging & Cancer
A Way to Get Teens to Stop Texting While Driving
A study of teen attitudes suggests most are willing stop texting while driving with an app-based strategy and financial incentives, but are not willing to give up music and navigation apps Study by University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine . Teens who admit to texting while driving may be convinced to reduce risky cellphone use… Continue reading A Way to Get Teens to Stop Texting While Driving
Breast Reconstruction: Understanding the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act
A diagnosis of breast cancer profoundly impacts a woman’s life. In addition to coping with overwhelming emotions, she must make important choices about treatment and all of its implications. One of those is the financial ramifications of her illness, particularly if she will need surgical treatment of her breast. She will need to learn all… Continue reading Breast Reconstruction: Understanding the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act