Using computed tomography (CT) to evaluate muscle health may help identify optimal treatments for older patients who fall and break their hips, a 2017 study led by radiologists from University of California, Davis and Wake Forest Baptist medical centers has found. Published in the June issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology, the research specifically… Continue reading Beyond Broken Bones, CT Scans Also Detect Frailty and Predict Survival
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.
Beginner’s Guide to Botox: What to Know and What to Ask
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2015 over 6.7 million Botox procedures were performed making it the most popular minimally invasive procedure in America. That number continues to increase as women as young as 24 are beginning prophylactic Botox to prevent wrinkles from forming in the first-place. These “Baby Botox’ers” are pressured… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Botox: What to Know and What to Ask
Surprising Summer Favorites that Stain Teeth
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Don’t let these summer favorites stain your pearly whites! Celebrity dentist Dr. Victoria Veytsman who is the official dentist to The Miss America pageant and gives supermodels Karlie Kloss and Hailey Baldwin their dazzling smiles, explains the latest teeth whitening tips and tricks: Dark Berries. While they are full of antioxidants and healthy, dark berries… Continue reading Surprising Summer Favorites that Stain Teeth
Recreational Running Benefits Hip and Knee Joint Health
Recreational runners are less likely to experience knee and hip osteoarthritis compared to sedentary people and competitive runners, according to a study published in the June i2017 ssue of the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy® (JOSPT®). A release from the publishers notes that the study concludes that running at a recreational level for… Continue reading Recreational Running Benefits Hip and Knee Joint Health
With Father’s Day Coming Up, Is It Time to Let Dad Know You’re Concerned About His Health?
June brings both Father’s Day and Men’s Health Month, making the timing perfect for adult children to have a talk with their aging dads to make sure they’re taking care of themselves and will be around for many more Father’s Days to come. Men are notorious for skipping their annual checkups and sometimes need a… Continue reading With Father’s Day Coming Up, Is It Time to Let Dad Know You’re Concerned About His Health?
Dairy Products a Good Dietary Source of Some Types of Vitamin K
Research published in 2017 by scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University in Boston shed new light on vitamin K and its significant presence in some dairy products available in the United States. A release from the university reports that in the study, which appeared… Continue reading Dairy Products a Good Dietary Source of Some Types of Vitamin K
New Antibiotic Packs a Punch Against Bacterial Resistance
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in La Jolla, CA have given new superpowers to a lifesaving antibiotic called vancomycin, an advance that could eliminate the threat of antibiotic-resistant infections for years to come. The researchers, led by Dale Boger, co-chair of TSRI’s Department of Chemistry, discovered a way to structurally modify vancomycin to… Continue reading New Antibiotic Packs a Punch Against Bacterial Resistance
Are Women Prepared for Life Alone as They Age?
The trends are clear – as women age the odds are they will be living alone, largely because of either divorce or widowhood. What may be less clear for many of them is whether they are prepared for that life alone – both emotionally and financially. Although both men and women could live three or… Continue reading Are Women Prepared for Life Alone as They Age?
Healthy Arteries May Be Possible as We Age
Having the blood vessels of a healthy 20-year-old into one’s 70s is possible but difficult in Western culture, according to 2017 research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. A release from the association quotes study author Teemu J. Niiranen, M.D., research fellow at Boston University School of Medicine, Framingham Heart Study, Framingham, Massachusetts, as… Continue reading Healthy Arteries May Be Possible as We Age
How to Thrive After Personal Tragedy
Most people have experienced something earth-shattering at some point in their lives, be it the death of a loved one, a painful breakup or divorce, or even the deep emptiness that can come from being an empty nester. Whatever personal hardship you’ve gone through in the past, I have discovered a unique and unlikely method that… Continue reading How to Thrive After Personal Tragedy
Men Don’t Talk About Their Family Health History Risks
Knowing your family history and hereditary risks is extremely important in preventing future health problems. But it’s a topic that men tend to avoid, especially when it comes to sexual health. A 2017 national survey commissioned by Orlando Health in Florida found that four out of five men have never talked to a family member… Continue reading Men Don’t Talk About Their Family Health History Risks
How to Stay Fit While Traveling
Trying to stay fit and healthy can be challenging when traveling. I always tell my clients that the goal should be to maintain, not gain while away. And while I am an advocate for living life and enjoying all that is has to offer, going on vacation shouldn’t become a free for all to throw in the… Continue reading How to Stay Fit While Traveling
Two Types of Empathy Elicit Different Health Effects
When a close friend shares bad news, our instinct is to help. But putting yourself in a friend’s shoes, imagining how you would feel if you were the one suffering, may have detrimental effects on your own health. That is the finding of a study led by the University of Pennsylvania’s Anneke E. K. Buffone… Continue reading Two Types of Empathy Elicit Different Health Effects
Alzheimer’s Association Survey Shows That Many Caregivers Are Going It Alone
Findings from an Alzheimer’s Association survey released in June 2017 in conjunction with Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month show that while people overwhelmingly agree it often takes a village to provide care for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia (91 percent), far too many caregivers are doing it alone. A release from… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Association Survey Shows That Many Caregivers Are Going It Alone
Your Sex Life Is Only as Old as You Feel
The closer you feel to your actual age, the less likely you are to be satisfied with your sex life, according to a 2017 study done at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada and published in the Journal of Sex Research. A release from the university explains that the researchers looked at the attitudes… Continue reading Your Sex Life Is Only as Old as You Feel
Restoring Sensation to the Breast after Mastectomy
More than 100,000 women have mastectomies in the United States every year. And, with surgical advances that promise a soft, warm breast that will look and feel like her original breast, more and more women now opt for breast reconstruction, either at the time of the mastectomy or later. But many of these women who… Continue reading Restoring Sensation to the Breast after Mastectomy
With Taxes “On Sale” It Could Be Time to Convert to a Roth IRA
Retirement can open up a whole new way of life for Americans ready to bring their working years to an end, but at least one thing doesn’t change. The IRS still keeps a watchful eye on your income – including whatever amount you’re pulling from the IRA or 401(k) that you spent decades building into… Continue reading With Taxes “On Sale” It Could Be Time to Convert to a Roth IRA
Patients Are Often Prescribed Potentially Futile Drugs in Their Final Days
Older adults often receive drugs of questionable benefit during their last months of life, according to the first study conducted on the burden of end-of-life medications across an entire population. The authors advocate for clinical guidelines to support physicians when they face the decision to continue or discontinue medications near the end of life. Their… Continue reading Patients Are Often Prescribed Potentially Futile Drugs in Their Final Days