I know the gut-wrenching, hollow feeling left behind when a child is taken too early. It’s a feeling that mothers have experienced recently and throughout the last few years after tragic attacks in Orlando, Manchester, London, San Bernardino, Calif., and Charleston, S.C., just to name a few. With every new tragedy, vigil, story on the… Continue reading 6 Things We Need To Stop Saying To Bereaved Parents
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.
Factors Associated with Hospital Discharges Against Doctors’ Advice
A study published in the June 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that certain factors are linked with a person’s decision to leave the hospital against the advice of his or her care provider. A release from the publishes notes that some of these factors are more pronounced in older… Continue reading Factors Associated with Hospital Discharges Against Doctors’ Advice
Removing Breast Implants
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, about 400,000 women in the United States had breast implant surgery in 2016. About three-quarters of breast implants were placed for cosmetic breast augmentation and the rest for reconstruction following mastectomy. Studies by implant manufacturers, however, have shown that within seven years about half of all implants… Continue reading Removing Breast Implants
Good News: Study Casts Doubt on Link Between Atopic Dermatitis & Cardiovascular Disease
For the roughly 7% of adults who live with atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema, a study done at Brown University and published in June 2017 in British Journal of Dermatology, reports a little good news: Despite recent findings to the contrary, the skin condition is likely not associated with an increase in cardiovascular risk… Continue reading Good News: Study Casts Doubt on Link Between Atopic Dermatitis & Cardiovascular Disease
Tinnitus Therapy Features: What’s Right for You?
Advanced hearing aids include tinnitus therapy features along with amplification and directionality for better hearing. Since the symptoms and their impacts vary between individuals, hearing aid manufacturers include different treatment options to alleviate the irritation, anxiety, and other negative responses to tinnitus. The goal is finding the right solution for your specific concerns. What is… Continue reading Tinnitus Therapy Features: What’s Right for You?
Most People Who Have Pinkeye Are Probably Getting the Wrong Treatment
A study published online in June 2017 in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, suggests that most people with acute conjunctivitis, or pink eye, are getting the wrong treatment. About 60 percent of patients are prescribed antibiotic eye drops, even though antibiotics are rarely necessary to treat this common eye infection. About… Continue reading Most People Who Have Pinkeye Are Probably Getting the Wrong Treatment
4 Warning Signs of a Hoarder
In my early twenties, I lived with a hoarder I’ll call Mae. When I moved in, I saw she had loads of stuff, and I knew instantly she was a poor housekeeper. It wasn’t until I moved out, however, that I realized Mae wasn’t just a person who had a neatness deficit and a high tolerance for roaches. She was a classic example of a genuine hoarder. We all like our stuff. We… Continue reading 4 Warning Signs of a Hoarder
Sex Can Boost Brain Power in Older Adults — and Viewing Cute Animal Images Can Get You in the Mood!
A study done at Coventry University and Oxford in the UK and published in June 2017 in Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological and Social Sciences found that more frequent sexual activity was inked to improved brain function in older adults. Yet as noted by researchers at Florida State University, one of the well-known challenges… Continue reading Sex Can Boost Brain Power in Older Adults — and Viewing Cute Animal Images Can Get You in the Mood!
Keeping the Elderly (and Everyone) Safe in the Summer Heat
The scorching summer temperatures around most of the country can be dangerous for anyone, but even more so for the elderly. How can seniors protect themselves and stay cool this summer? Stay hydrated Dehydration is one of the main causes of most health problems, not just heat related. To keep everything running efficiently in the… Continue reading Keeping the Elderly (and Everyone) Safe in the Summer Heat
Don’t Leave Baby Boomers Behind When Designing Wearable Technology
Wearable devices have been heralded as one of the next great technological frontiers. They can provide all users, including older ones, with constantly updated medical information by tracking cardiac health, identifying potential illnesses, and serving as emergency alert systems, among other benefits. That is, if you can get older users to adopt wearable technology. In… Continue reading Don’t Leave Baby Boomers Behind When Designing Wearable Technology
What You Need to Know If Your Teen Wants to Get Tattoos
You may not want your child to get visible tattoos out of fear that your child may look unprofessional or regret making a permanent body change. However, the real concern is much deeper than physical appearance or having regrets in life. If done properly, tattoos completed with clean needles in licensed establishments are usually safe.… Continue reading What You Need to Know If Your Teen Wants to Get Tattoos
Mapping How Words Leap from Brain to Tongue
A study done at San Diego State University, led by neuroscientist Stephanie Ries of the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and published in June 2017 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, explored the complex brain connections employed during word retrieval. Learning exactly how the brain accomplishes these tasks could one… Continue reading Mapping How Words Leap from Brain to Tongue
Visiting a Virtual Beach During Dental Procedures
Imagine walking along a beach on a lovely day. The waves are lapping on the shore, rabbits are scurrying in the undergrowth, and the bells of the local church are mingling with the calls of the seagulls. Then, as you turn to continue along the coast path feeling calm and relaxed you suddenly hear your… Continue reading Visiting a Virtual Beach During Dental Procedures
Work in Concert with Nature to Manage Garden Pests and Mosquitoes in the Landscape
A garden filled with flowers, birds, bees and butterflies is a sight to behold. These winged beauties add color, sound and motion to our gardens. Plus, they help maximize a garden’s productivity by pollinating plants and managing plant-damaging pests. But what about those unwanted visitors to the garden? The aphids, mites and cabbage worms that… Continue reading Work in Concert with Nature to Manage Garden Pests and Mosquitoes in the Landscape
10 Ways to Prepare for the Passing of a Loved One
Nobody wants to think about the passing of a loved one, but being prepared can make a difficult time a little bit more manageable. While it’s never easy, there are things you can do so when the inevitable happens, you are as ready as you can be. TELL OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. Losing someone… Continue reading 10 Ways to Prepare for the Passing of a Loved One
Magnetic Stimulation to “Rewire” the Brain for People with Depression
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California-Los Angeles is one of a handful of hospitals and clinics nationwide that offer a treatment for depression that works in a fundamentally different way than drugs. The technique, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), beams targeted magnetic pulses deep inside patients’ brains — an approach… Continue reading Magnetic Stimulation to “Rewire” the Brain for People with Depression
How To Beat The Healthcare Odds In These Uncertain Times
A recent Gallup poll revealed that Americans list healthcare as tied for the nation’s No. 1 problem, right along with dissatisfaction with government. Each of those was named by 18 percent of the people polled, far outdistancing any other worry. Maybe it’s no coincidence that those two issues cause equal amounts of anxiety among Americans.… Continue reading How To Beat The Healthcare Odds In These Uncertain Times
Vaginal Atrophy: How to Reduce Vaginal Dryness after the Menopause
By Dr Demetri C Panayi and Dr Pandelis Athanasias of the London Women’s Centre Vaginal atrophy (also known as atrophic vaginitis or vulvo-vaginal atrophy) is a condition that affects many women, particularly following the menopause. When a woman experiences the joys of the menopause, she typically produces less oestrogen and this often results in vaginal atrophy,… Continue reading Vaginal Atrophy: How to Reduce Vaginal Dryness after the Menopause