People have called me “the breath guy” or “Dr. Calm” for a few years now. If only they knew the truth: I’ve long-struggled with mind-wandering, chronic worry and ups-and-downs throughout most of my adult life. That’s part of why I started the Calming Technology Lab at Stanford University, where we focused our research on using… Continue reading 6 Ways to Breathe Easier and Reduce Stress
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.
New Instrument Lets Doctors View the Entire Eye with an Unprecedented Level of Detail
Researchers have developed the first instrument that can provide a detailed image of the entire eye. By incorporating a lens that changes optical parameters in response to an electric current, the innovative technology can produce higher quality images than currently available and could make eye examinations faster and more comfortable for patients by avoiding the… Continue reading New Instrument Lets Doctors View the Entire Eye with an Unprecedented Level of Detail
6 Unconventional Ways to Stop Snoring
An estimated 90 million American adults snore, according to sleepfoundation.org. And over half the country – 59 percent – has a partner who snores. Millions of people are looking for remedies, and after years of unsuccessful tries with more traditional methods, it may be time to try other techniques to stop the sawing of logs.… Continue reading 6 Unconventional Ways to Stop Snoring
Reminding People about Vaccinations Can Increase Rates of Immunization
An updated Cochrane Review, published in the Cochrane Library on January 18th 2018, suggests that reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people being immunized. A release from the publisher notes that rates of immunization against infectious diseases in children and adults are improving, but under-vaccination remains a problem… Continue reading Reminding People about Vaccinations Can Increase Rates of Immunization
Patients Who Live Alone Can Safely Be Sent Home After Joint Replacement
Most patients who live alone can be safely discharged home from the hospital to recover after hip or knee replacement surgery, suggests a study in the January 17, 2018 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in partnership with Wolters Kluwer. A release from the publishers notes that the… Continue reading Patients Who Live Alone Can Safely Be Sent Home After Joint Replacement
No More Excuses: Tips for Having a Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month, making it a great time to pause and consider what we are doing for our hearts. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 610,000 people die every year in the U.S. because of heart disease. That’s one out of every fourth deaths. Heart disease is… Continue reading No More Excuses: Tips for Having a Healthy Heart
Rejuvenating Your Breasts: Is Restorative Surgery Right for You?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding take a toll on women’s breasts. So does extreme weight gain and loss, smoking, aging, and excessive sun exposure or eating a nutrient-poor, high-fat diet. Extreme fluctuations in breast size due to pregnancy and weight changes combined with the natural effects of gravity over time, however, are the primary culprits in causing… Continue reading Rejuvenating Your Breasts: Is Restorative Surgery Right for You?
Older Adults with Metabolic Syndrome May Be More Resistant to Depression Treatments
Researchers suspect that having Metabolic Syndrome makes it harder for older adults to respond to therapies for depression. (Metabolic Syndrome is a mix of conditions like increased blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels). In a new, first of its kind study, published in January 2018… Continue reading Older Adults with Metabolic Syndrome May Be More Resistant to Depression Treatments
Here’s How Stress May Be Making You Sick
A Michigan State University researcher is providing new insight into how certain types of stress interact with immune cells and can regulate how these cells respond to allergens, ultimately causing physical symptoms and disease. The federally funded study, published in January 2018 in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, showed how a stress receptor, known as… Continue reading Here’s How Stress May Be Making You Sick
Are Women Really Under-Represented in Clinical Trials?
Several studies have reported a lack of gender diversity in clinical trials, with trials including mostly adult males; however, a recent review of publicly available registration data of clinical trials at the US Food and Drug Administration for the most frequently prescribed drug classes found no evidence of any systemic significant under-representation of women. The… Continue reading Are Women Really Under-Represented in Clinical Trials?
Top 5 Considerations for Retirees Purchasing Travel Insurance
“While travel can be complicated at any age, retirees are faced with additional considerations, especially when it comes to medical coverage,” said Stan Sandberg, co-founder of TravelInsurance.com. “There are not only ways to save on your next travel insurance policy, but also things to keep in mind to ensure you are taken care of under… Continue reading Top 5 Considerations for Retirees Purchasing Travel Insurance
Housework Gender Differences May Affect Health in Elderly Men and Women
Elderly men across Europe and the US spend less time on housework than elderly women do, according to a study published in January 2018 in the open access journal BMC Public Health. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology found that elderly women on average spent almost five hours a day doing… Continue reading Housework Gender Differences May Affect Health in Elderly Men and Women
Scar Wars: Winning the Battle Against Keloids
Time may heal the wound, but – for some of us – the scar that is left behind will not fade. When it comes to keloid scars, the opposite happens. These scars expand beyond the initial wound site. Their appearance can be a big problem, and they also can cause, pain, discomfort and limit movement.… Continue reading Scar Wars: Winning the Battle Against Keloids
Pre-Retirees and Retirees Can Beat Inflation and Reduce Risk by Splitting Savings
Financial planners agree that pre-retirees and retirees need investment growth to beat inflation. But while equities have outperformed fixed options in the long run, markets can plummet and take many years to recover. Retirees who have too much money tied up in the stock market take a big risk. If you need income and have… Continue reading Pre-Retirees and Retirees Can Beat Inflation and Reduce Risk by Splitting Savings
Are Couples Who Choose to Live Apart Tested When Partners Require Caregiving?
Previous research has shown that unmarried adults are choosing long-distance or cross-residential relationships as a way to have companionship and independence later in life. Jacquelyn Benson, an expert of older adult relationships from the University of Missouri, has found that such couples safeguard personal autonomy to maintain partnerships and relationship satisfaction. While autonomy is paramount… Continue reading Are Couples Who Choose to Live Apart Tested When Partners Require Caregiving?
4 Ways Parents, Teachers and Students Can Reduce Standardized-Test Stress
Standardized testing has drawn its share of criticism from teachers, students and parents. One of the most common complaints is the stress that all three groups feel – from preparation through performance. From a young age, students take these timed tests that measure academic competency and, ultimately, whether they’re college material. Countless articles on standardized… Continue reading 4 Ways Parents, Teachers and Students Can Reduce Standardized-Test Stress
Which Fitness Trends to Leave Behind in 2018 and Which Ones to Embrace
Fitness may be something that stays consistent, but the trends surrounding it tend to change with the times. Gone are the popular days of the hula hoop, vibration belts, and Jane Fonda home workouts. There are new fitness trends that emerge in their places and ones that we should embrace in order to get the… Continue reading Which Fitness Trends to Leave Behind in 2018 and Which Ones to Embrace
Redefining Knowledge of Elderly People Throughout History
An archaeologist from The Australian National University (ANU) is set to redefine what we know about elderly people in cultures throughout history, and dispel the myth that most people didn’t live much past 40 prior to modern medicine. A release from the university explains that Christine Cave, a PhD Scholar with the ANU School of… Continue reading Redefining Knowledge of Elderly People Throughout History