A Northwestern Medicine study found that moisturizers marked “fragrance free” or “hypoallergenic” were not, and products labeled as “dermatologist-recommended” often came with a higher price tag. The study was published September 6th 2017 in JAMA Dermatology. The inaccurate claims and higher prices make it difficult for those with skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis… Continue reading Mislabeled Moisturizers Create Problems for Skin Disorder Sufferers
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.
Tax Deferral and Guarantees Make Annuities a Compelling Way to Save for Retirement
If you’re contributing the annual maximum to your IRA and/or 401(k) plan, you’re ahead of most people. But tax-qualified contributions alone will probably not give you what you’ll need for retirement. Tax deferral is a powerful tool in saving enough to meet your retirement goals. And that’s why tax laws encourage people to use both… Continue reading Tax Deferral and Guarantees Make Annuities a Compelling Way to Save for Retirement
Tips to Make Traveling Easier on Your Body
Anyone who travels frequently knows that without planning and awareness, travel can be a pain, literally. Some of the most common issues are the following: Stiff and swollen feet Sore knees Tight hips Achy lower back Irritated shoulders Upper back and neck tension Headaches Fatigue and lethargy Irritability Overall dis-ease What to do: … Continue reading Tips to Make Traveling Easier on Your Body
Path for Better Diagnosis of Eating Disorders, the Deadliest of Mental Illnesses
A paper appearing in 2017 in the peer-reviewed journal Comprehensive Psychiatry details a “radical” new method for diagnosing eating disorders that predicts 68 percent of people’s problems in psychological and social functioning due to eating-disorder features. A release from the University of Kansas in Lawrence explains that by contrast, the method of identifying eating disorders… Continue reading Path for Better Diagnosis of Eating Disorders, the Deadliest of Mental Illnesses
Going to a Game with Your Grandchild
Want to spend time with your grandchild, but feeling a little unsure about finding an activity that will be fun for both of you? Sporting events—from basketball and baseball games to football and hockey—are a fantastic way to bond with your grandchildren. The fun and festive food, friendly mascots, and sheer excitement are huge draws… Continue reading Going to a Game with Your Grandchild
Taking a 401(k) Loan Can Be a Smart Move
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Most financial planners say borrowing from your 401(k) is a bad idea, period. I disagree. Borrowing from your 401(k) plan can be a smart move if you need the money for a serious purpose, such as a home down payment or to pay down high-interest debt. But you must be sure you can pay off… Continue reading Taking a 401(k) Loan Can Be a Smart Move
Eye Test May Diagnose a Common Form of Dementia
Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that is present in tens of thousands of Americans, but is often difficult to diagnose accurately. Now in a study published September 8th online ahead of print in Neurology, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have found evidence that a simple… Continue reading Eye Test May Diagnose a Common Form of Dementia
The Most Popular Sexual Behaviors? Romance and Affection Top the List!
Do you love having your partner whisper sweet nothings in your ear? Are cuddling and kissing among your favorite turn ons? Is a romantic atmosphere with candles and flowers what gets you in the mood?You’re not alone! A release from Indiana University quotes Debby Herbenick, professor and lead author of a study of sexual behaviors,… Continue reading The Most Popular Sexual Behaviors? Romance and Affection Top the List!
Compounds in Cocoa May Help Delay the Onset of Type 2 Diabete
What if eating chocolate helped prevent and treat diabetes? Researchers at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah have discovered certain compounds found in cocoa can actually help your body release more insulin and respond to increased blood glucose better. Insulin is the hormone that manages glucose, the blood sugar that reaches unhealthy levels in diabetes.… Continue reading Compounds in Cocoa May Help Delay the Onset of Type 2 Diabete
Playing the Field: Planning a Sporty Date Night
So you’re finally ready to lace back up your dating shoes and play the field. Planning a fun date at a sporting event can be a great way to break the ice, stay entertained and have a memorable evening without blowing your budget or inviting too many awkward silences—as can often be the case with… Continue reading Playing the Field: Planning a Sporty Date Night
Tooth trouble: Many Middle-Aged Adults Report Dental Pain, Embarrassment and Poor Prevention
The dental health of middle-aged Americans faces a lot of problems right now, and an uncertain future to come, according to results reported on September 7th 2017 from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging. A release from the university notes that one in three Americans between the ages of 50 and 64… Continue reading Tooth trouble: Many Middle-Aged Adults Report Dental Pain, Embarrassment and Poor Prevention
Trichomoniasis: What You Need to Know Today
Unlike the other six STIs, trichomoniasis is neither caused by a virus nor by a bacterium. The culprit is the protozoan T. vaginalis, which is a single-celled organism with long appendages called agella that the organism uses to propel itself. This STI, colloquially referred to as “trich”, is common in both heterosexual and homosexual women… Continue reading Trichomoniasis: What You Need to Know Today
Understanding the Effects of DNA Damage in Order to Make Healthy Aging Possible
The heredity substance DNA is the blueprint of our life. Like an instruction manual, it contains all the information needed for cells and the body to function properly. In the process, the DNA is always exposed to threats like UV light, pollutants and damage by metabolic byproducts. Many of those damages can be undone by… Continue reading Understanding the Effects of DNA Damage in Order to Make Healthy Aging Possible
Proper Tree Planting and Care is Critical to Survival
Whether planting a tree to add seasonal beauty, grow backyard fruit, provide a bit of shade, or reduce energy costs, it’s a big upfront investment. Make the most of your money spent by giving your tree its best chance at survival with proper planting and care. Now is a great time to plant trees. Cooler… Continue reading Proper Tree Planting and Care is Critical to Survival
A Way to Cut Tax on Social Security Benefits
About 40 percent of people who receive Social Security are required to pay taxes on at least a portion of their benefits. By cutting eligible income, you may be able to cut the amount of your Social Security benefits that are subject to income taxation. But there are few ways you can do that. The… Continue reading A Way to Cut Tax on Social Security Benefits
80-Year-Olds Are Just as Street Smart as 18-Year-Olds
Our gut instinct about whether a stranger poses a threat is just as sharp when we’re 80 as when we’re 18, according to research done at the University of Portsmouth in the UK and published August 28th 2017 in Europe’s Journal of Psychology. A release from the university notes that older people are as good… Continue reading 80-Year-Olds Are Just as Street Smart as 18-Year-Olds
Syphilis: What You Need to Know Today
Syphilis is a potentially deadly infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Ever since the discovery of penicillin in the 1940’s, the disease has been quickly cured with this antibiotic for those not allergic to the drug. As a result, the incidence of syphilis dropped dramatically. For close to two decades after the turn of this… Continue reading Syphilis: What You Need to Know Today
Gonorrhea: What You Need to Know Today
Gonorrhea, a bacterial STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and colloquially called “The Clap”, is currently the second most common STI after Chlamydia. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on July 7th 2017 that antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is on the rise and that new drugs are needed. The drugs that used to be effective are Rocephin,… Continue reading Gonorrhea: What You Need to Know Today