Parenthood is associated with a longer life than childlessness, particularly in older age, when health and capacity may start to decline. That’s the finding of research published online in March 2017 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. A release from the publisher notes that the findings suggest.that by the age of 60, the… Continue reading Parenthood Linked to Longer Life, Especially for Men
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.
Family Gardening Provides More Than a Bountiful Harvest
Gardeners know digging, planting, harvesting and even viewing a garden is good for the mind, body and spirit. It improves strength and flexibility, lowers blood pressure and elevates our mood. And this is true for all members of the family from the very young to the more seasoned. Plan on sharing these benefits with yours… Continue reading Family Gardening Provides More Than a Bountiful Harvest
Spring into Spring! 7 Ways to Be More Optimistic
We set the clocks ahead for daylight savings and many of us woke up to a darker sky feeling sluggish thanks to a one hour loss of sleep. If you hit the snooze, pulled the covers up over your head still feeling bummed out about your waistline, bank account, career or love life, you’re not… Continue reading Spring into Spring! 7 Ways to Be More Optimistic
How to Stop Constipation with Adjustments to Your Diet
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints, affecting around 42 million people in the U.S, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. This common condition is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week, and having bowel movements that are hard, dry and small, making them difficult to pass.… Continue reading How to Stop Constipation with Adjustments to Your Diet
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Are Safe, Possibly Beneficial After Heart Attack
Men who filled prescriptions for erectile dysfunction drugs in the years following a heart attack had a substantially lower risk of dying or being hospitalized for heart failure than men who did not use these drugs, according to a study presentED at the American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual Scientific Session IN 2017. A release… Continue reading Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Are Safe, Possibly Beneficial After Heart Attack
Whole Body Vibration Has the Same Health Benefits as Walking
A daily dose of whole body vibration, such as time on a treadmill or a vibrating platform, reduces body fat and insulin resistance and improves muscle and bone strength. That is the finding of research in a mouse model of morbid obesity and diabetes done at August University in Georgia and published in March 2017… Continue reading Whole Body Vibration Has the Same Health Benefits as Walking
6 Ways to Live an Inspired Life
Many baby boomers today are disheartened by the divide that seems to have arisen in this country and across the globe. This discord affects everything from family relationships, friendships, relationships with the neighbors and others we see on a regular basis. It can often lead to a feeling that there is nothing they can do… Continue reading 6 Ways to Live an Inspired Life
Do You Know How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies?
Dental emergencies are something that many of us experience, yet few of us know how to handle. In fact, according to The Pew Charitable Trust, emergency room visits for dental emergencies have been rising, with it costing the health care system in the country around $1.6 billion per year. Problem is, a good portion of… Continue reading Do You Know How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies?
Americans Are Having Sex Less Often
While the topic of sex is less taboo than it was a generation ago, that doesn’t necessarily mean people are having more of it. According to a study done at San Diego State University and published in March 2017 in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior today, Americans who were married or living together had… Continue reading Americans Are Having Sex Less Often
Grow a Bigger Garden in a Smaller Space
Whether in the ground or on a balcony or deck, there’s always room to grow your own garden-fresh produce and beautiful flowers. Space saving gardening techniques and products can help you increase productivity in any available space. Consider elevated gardens and planter carts that not only save space, but make gardens more accessible. Movable carts like… Continue reading Grow a Bigger Garden in a Smaller Space
“Pink Noise” Boosts Older Adults’ Memory & Deep Sleep
Gentle sound stimulation known as “pink noise” is defined as random noise having equal energy per octave, having more low-frequency components than “white noise”. An example of pink noise is the rush of a waterfall. This type of pink noise when synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantly enhanced deep sleep in older adults… Continue reading “Pink Noise” Boosts Older Adults’ Memory & Deep Sleep
Spring Clean Your Eating Habits
We’ve all been there: The mere sight of the Starbucks logo makes us crave a caramel latte. Ditto craving a chocolate-glazed treat when driving by Dunkin Donuts. These, along with dozens if not hundreds of other sights, sounds and smells in the world around are our food triggers. They cue us to eat, whether we’re… Continue reading Spring Clean Your Eating Habits
You Can Still Cut Your 2016 Tax Bill
It’s not too late to slash your 2016 income taxes. Contribute to your Health Savings Account by April 18. HSA Contributions reduce your taxable income dollar-for-dollar. To be eligible, the account owner must have had a high-deductible health plan with a maximum allowable out-of-pocket amount of $6,550 for an individual and $13,100 for a family.… Continue reading You Can Still Cut Your 2016 Tax Bill
Interval Training Helps Stave off Old Age
It’s often repeated but true: Exercise keeps you healthy. It boosts your immune system, keeps the mind sharp, helps you sleep, maintains your muscle tone, and extends your healthy lifespan. Researchers have long suspected that the benefits of exercise extend down to the cellular level, but know relatively little about which exercises help cells rebuild… Continue reading Interval Training Helps Stave off Old Age
New Treatment Target for Blood Pressure
New, more effective treatments for high blood pressure could be possible thanks to the discovery that the nitric oxide that regulates blood pressure is formed in nerves rather than in the walls of blood vessels. The surprising findings, published March 6th 2017 in the journal Hypertension, by researchers at King’s College London follows a world-first… Continue reading New Treatment Target for Blood Pressure
Afraid of a Hefty Long-Term Care Bill?
Even as aging Americans revel in the splendor of their well-earned retirements they still harbor plenty of worries, such as outliving their savings. Near the top of the worry list is the fear their health will deteriorate so much they’ll be forced to seek long-term care, a situation that could live them and their families… Continue reading Afraid of a Hefty Long-Term Care Bill?
New Blood Test Could Help Detect and Locate Cancer Early
Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new blood test that could detect cancer — and locate where in the body the tumor is growing. The study could provide a way to diagnose cancer early on without having to do invasive surgical procedures like biopsies. Researchers published their findings March 6th… Continue reading New Blood Test Could Help Detect and Locate Cancer Early
3 Lesser-Known Benefits of Flashing Your Amazing Smile
The Consumer Guide to Dentistry lists eight different components of a smile, practically from ear to ear, beginning with the frame (lips) and ending with the buccal corridor. (That’s the dark space between the corners of the mouth and the upper teeth, for those who might not know). While smiling might seem like a complicated… Continue reading 3 Lesser-Known Benefits of Flashing Your Amazing Smile