A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research team has found a surprising potential solution to a persistent clinical problem – the healing of chronic wounds. In their report published in Wound Repair and Regeneration in October 2017, the investigators from the MGH Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center (VIC) describe how application of mature B lymphocytes – the… Continue reading What Can Accelerate the Healing of Diabetic Ulcers & Other Skin Injuries?
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.
Plant Based Essential Oils Boost the Mind, Body & Spirit during the Holidays
Ease into the hectic holiday season with the help of aromatherapy. The fragrances of plant-derived essential oils have long been used to improve the health of our mind, body and spirit. Boost your energy and increase your focus as you work to balance work, family and holiday fun. Peppermint has long been prized for this… Continue reading Plant Based Essential Oils Boost the Mind, Body & Spirit during the Holidays
15 Doctor Recommended “To Do’s” to Fight the Flu
As we head into flu season there are many things we can do to “flu proof” ourselves. Regardless of whether you choose to get a flu vaccine or not, there are things YOU can do to heighten Your chances of not getting sick this winter. Here is a comprehensive list of 15 to do’s to… Continue reading 15 Doctor Recommended “To Do’s” to Fight the Flu
The Real Sweetness of Sweet Potatoes is the Health Benefits!
Sweet potatoes, not to be confused with yams, have been cultivated for thousands of years. These root vegetables are believed to have originated in Central and South America. North Carolina, which is now the largest producer of sweet potatoes in the United States, claims the sweet potato as their state vegetable. There are more than… Continue reading The Real Sweetness of Sweet Potatoes is the Health Benefits!
New Link Found Between Gut Bacteria and Age-Related Conditions
A 2017 study shows for the first time that gut bacteria from old mice induce age-related chronic inflammation when transplanted into young mice. Called “inflammaging”, this low-grade chronic inflammation is linked to life-limiting conditions such as stroke, dementia and cardiovasuclar disease. The research, published on November 2nd in the open-access journal Frontiers in Immunology, brings… Continue reading New Link Found Between Gut Bacteria and Age-Related Conditions
The Secret to Beauty Is Found Deep Inside the Skin
Beauty is certainly skin deep when that skin is reinforced by a strong underlayment of collagen, but collagen, a long, fibrous, structural protein found in the inner layer (dermis) of skin, is more than a simple preventive for skin wrinkles, creases and sags. Collagen composes a third of the proteins in the human body and… Continue reading The Secret to Beauty Is Found Deep Inside the Skin
Do Tanning Salons Comply with State Laws Restricting Access to Minors?
Researchers posed as minors to investigate compliance rates in 42 states and the District of Columbia with laws restricting tanning bed use by minors and they report an overall noncompliance rate of 37 percent, according to an article published in October 2017 by JAMA Dermatology. A release from the publisher reports that most states have… Continue reading Do Tanning Salons Comply with State Laws Restricting Access to Minors?
Scientists Decipher Mechanisms Underlying the Biology of Aging
Understanding the factors that control aging has been one of humanity’s endless pursuits, from the mystical fountain of youth to practical healthful regimens to prolong life expectancy. A team of scientists at the University of California San Diego has helped decipher the dynamics that control how our cells age, and with it implications for extending… Continue reading Scientists Decipher Mechanisms Underlying the Biology of Aging
Testing the Field: How to Spark Your Kids’ Interest in Sports
Kids benefit from athletic involvement in so many ways. Sports are a great way to socialize, learn about healthy competition, get exercise and fresh air, and just have fun. But it can be difficult for some kids (and their parents) to find the sport that fits just right. For some kids, playing a sport can… Continue reading Testing the Field: How to Spark Your Kids’ Interest in Sports
Cataract Surgery in Older Women Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Death
In older women with cataracts in the Women’s Health Initiative inititated by the National Institutes of Health, cataract surgery was associated with a lower risk for overall and cause-specific death, although whether this association is explained by the intervention of cataract surgery is unclear, according to a study published in October 2017 by JAMA Ophthalmology.… Continue reading Cataract Surgery in Older Women Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Death
Never Stop Cultivating Yourself
Self-cultivation is “making yourself.” It’s a process of choosing who you will be and then becoming that person. To put it another way, it’s a process of discovering yourself and creating your own destiny. Therefore, continuous self-development is essential in the journey of a life lived in pursuit of fulfilment and completion, not only for… Continue reading Never Stop Cultivating Yourself
Junk Food Is Almost Twice as Distracting as Healthy Food
Even when people are hard at work, pictures of cookies, pizza and ice cream can distract them — and these junk food images are almost twice as distracting as health food pictures, concludes a 2017Johns Hopkins University study, which also found that after a few bites of candy, people found junk food no more interesting… Continue reading Junk Food Is Almost Twice as Distracting as Healthy Food
Brighten the Indoors with Colorful Amaryllis Blooms
Brighten those gray winter days with a few colorful, easy-care amaryllis. The 6- to 10-inch trumpet shaped blossoms are sure to generate a smile and brighten your mood. And consider sharing the fun of growing these beauties with friends and families. Watching the bulbs transform into beautiful blossoms is an experience everyone will enjoy –… Continue reading Brighten the Indoors with Colorful Amaryllis Blooms
5 Tips to Help America’s Aging Population Stay Healthier and Happier
As we age, most of us better understand our abilities and our limitations, helping us make better decisions. We understand that nutrition and exercise play a vital role in how we feel, and that looking after ourselves on a daily basis can help us feel younger as we age, and younger than our true age.… Continue reading 5 Tips to Help America’s Aging Population Stay Healthier and Happier
Tart Cherry Juice Increases Sleep Time for People Aged 50+
Tart juice of the cherry variety Montmorency was found to help extend sleep time by 84 minutes among study participants, ages 50 and older who suffer from insomnia, according to a pilot study published in October 2017 in the American Journal of Therapeutics1. A release from the Cherry Marketing Institute quotes lead researcher Jack Losso,… Continue reading Tart Cherry Juice Increases Sleep Time for People Aged 50+
Risk of Oversharing in Conversation Increases with Age
The risk of oversharing in conversation – or providing a listener with too much irrelevant detail – increases as we age, suggests research done at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and published in November 2017 in the journal Cognition. A release from the university explains that tests carried out on a group of 100… Continue reading Risk of Oversharing in Conversation Increases with Age
Self-Esteem Has Been Mapped in the Human Brain
A team of researchers at the University College London (UCL) has devised a mathematical equation that can explain how our self-esteem is shaped by what other people think of us. The study was published in October 2017 in the scientific journal eLife. A release from UCL notes that the researchers used the new equation to… Continue reading Self-Esteem Has Been Mapped in the Human Brain
Boost Your Mood After “Falling Back”
After we “fell back” this November 5th 2017, many of us may have given up more than an hour of daylight. We may have given up our good mood. Many people mark the clock change as the start of more darkness, cold weather, and anxiety over holiday schedules and holiday shopping and travel. Here’s how setting the clocks… Continue reading Boost Your Mood After “Falling Back”