People who’ve had calcium oxalate kidney stones do need a certain amount of calcium in their diets. Although almond milk and other plant-based milks, such as soy milk, contain calcium, they also contain oxalate. People with a history of calcium oxalate stones often are cautioned to avoid oxalate-rich foods. Cow’s milk doesn’t have oxalate, and… Continue reading Prevent Kidney Stones with the Right Amount of Calcium
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.
Dissatisfaction With Vision Is Fairly Common Following LASIK Surgery
In a study published online in November 2016 by JAMA Ophthalmology, results of a questionnaire indicated that visual symptoms and dissatisfaction with vision were common following laser insitu keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery. Malvina Eydelman, M.D., of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Md., and colleagues examined the frequency of patient-reported visual symptoms including dry… Continue reading Dissatisfaction With Vision Is Fairly Common Following LASIK Surgery
Holiday Tips to Keep Seniors Safe
During the holiday season, many of us visit family members we see only infrequently throughout the year. And although visits may be short, it’s a perfect opportunity to make sure the seniors in our lives are healthy, vital and safe from abuse and exploitation. Here are some helpful tips to help keep seniors safe from a… Continue reading Holiday Tips to Keep Seniors Safe
Boomers’ Stroke Rates Dropping While Millennials’ Rates Double
Stroke rates continue to decline in people 55 and older, while more than doubling in those between 35 and 39, according to research published in November 2016 inJournal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. A release from the association quotes Joel N. Swerdel, M.S., M.P.H.,… Continue reading Boomers’ Stroke Rates Dropping While Millennials’ Rates Double
As Life Expectancy Grows, Men Are Still Lagging
People worldwide are living longer, healthier lives. A 2016 Duke University study of mortality patterns in humans, as well as monkeys and apes, suggests that the last few generations of humans have enjoyed the biggest life expectancy boost in primate history. The study appeared the week of November 21st 2016 in the online early edition… Continue reading As Life Expectancy Grows, Men Are Still Lagging
Undiagnosed Dementia Puts Elders at Risk
According to the World Health Organization, 47.5 million people worldwide are living with dementia, a number that is expected to more than triple by 2050. A diagnosis of dementia is frightening and overwhelming for those who have it and for their families. Early detection is critical to ensure quality care and to enable patients and… Continue reading Undiagnosed Dementia Puts Elders at Risk
1 in 4 Vacations Includes a Trip to the ER
If you’ve ever had to seek medical attention for an illness or an injury during a vacation, you’re not alone. A new national survey by Orlando Health finds one in four vacations includes a trip to the ER and doctors say many patients are simply not prepared for the situation. A release from Orlando Health… Continue reading 1 in 4 Vacations Includes a Trip to the ER
Four Easy Care Gardening Trends for the Holiday Season
Dress up the holidays or give gifts that continue giving throughout the year with these low maintenance gardening trends. Just add a little fun, classic beauty or style to make it even more memorable now and throughout the year. Terrariums. These mini greenhouses continue to grow in popularity and are perfect for new or timid… Continue reading Four Easy Care Gardening Trends for the Holiday Season
Alcohol Consumption Has No Effect on Coronary Arteries
Researchers using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) have found no association between light to moderate alcohol consumption and coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a study presented on November 29th, 2016 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Some previous studies have suggested that light alcohol consumption may actually reduce… Continue reading Alcohol Consumption Has No Effect on Coronary Arteries
Your Gut May Be to Blame for Your Skin Disorder
Skin conditions in women over 40 such as rosacea and dry skin are typically considered to be dermatological issues, but they may be a reflection of something that’s wrong inside the body. Rosacea is More than Just a Skin Problem You may have heard people refer to rosacea as “adult acne,” but it’s so much… Continue reading Your Gut May Be to Blame for Your Skin Disorder
Singing the Holiday Blues?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But sadly, not for everyone. Whether it’s dealing with loss, getting over an addiction, being new in town, helping children post-divorce or caring for a senior citizen, here are my suggestions to help make the holidays a bit easier to navigate. For the newly divorced or widowed Loss is… Continue reading Singing the Holiday Blues?
As We Age, Memory-Related Brain Activity Loses Cohesion
Groups of brain regions that synchronize their activity during memory tasks become smaller and more numerous as people age, according to a study published in November 2016 in PLOS Computational Biology. A release from the publisher explains that typically, research on brain activity relies on average brain measurements across entire groups of people. In the… Continue reading As We Age, Memory-Related Brain Activity Loses Cohesion
How to Uncover What Will be Most Fulfilling in Your Next Chapter
10,000 American Baby Boomers are retiring every day and, as the first generation to enjoy such an extended and robust longevity, they’re approaching retirement differently than in the past. With 20+ years of relatively healthy and able time left, Boomers aren’t settling for the golf course and crafting anymore. Now more and more are realizing… Continue reading How to Uncover What Will be Most Fulfilling in Your Next Chapter
Dementia on the Downslide
In a hopeful sign for the health of the nation’s brains, the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping, according to a November 2016 study done at the University of Michigan and published in JAMA Internal Medicine. A release from the university reports that the downward trend has emerged despite something else the study… Continue reading Dementia on the Downslide
The Aging Brain Benefits from Distraction
As you age, you may find it more difficult to focus on certain tasks. But while distractions can be frustrating, they may not be as bad as we think. In a review published November 15th 2016 in Trends in Cognitive Sciences, researchers at the University of Toronto and Harvard University suggest that there may be… Continue reading The Aging Brain Benefits from Distraction
Fast-Cooking Dry Beans Provide More Protein and Iron
Beans are a versatile, inexpensive staple that can boost essential nutrients in a diet. To get the most out of these legumes, new research suggests choosing fast-cooking dry beans could be the way to go. A study in American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that fast-cooking beans retained more protein, iron… Continue reading Fast-Cooking Dry Beans Provide More Protein and Iron
Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Information Fact Sheet
Scientists believe that many factors influence when Alzheimer’s disease begins and how it progresses. The more they study this devastating disease, the more they realize that genes play an important role. Research conducted and funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and others is advancing our understanding… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Information Fact Sheet
Pessimism Ups Risk of Death from Heart Disease, Yet Optimism Isn’t Protective
Pessimism seems to be a strong risk factor for death from coronary heart disease (CHD), while optimism does not protect from it, according to a study published in November 2016 in the open access journal BMC Public Health. The research involved 2,267 middle aged and older Finnish men and women. A rlease from BioMed Central… Continue reading Pessimism Ups Risk of Death from Heart Disease, Yet Optimism Isn’t Protective