Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are a popular treatment for facial lines and wrinkles, but early degradation of fillers may limit how long their effects last. Experimental evidence supports prolonging the effects of HA dermal fillers by using them together with botulinum toxin, according to a study done by Dr. Ismail Küçüker and colleagues of the… Continue reading Botox “Chemodenervation” Helps Dermal Fillers Last Longer
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.
We Have Subconscious Urges to Over-Eat During the Winter
If you find that you are tempted to eat more than usual when the temperatures drop, you’re not alone. A study done at the University of Exeter in the UK found that people have evolved to have subconscious urges to over-eat, and limited ability to avoid becoming obese –and that this propensity is more prevalent… Continue reading We Have Subconscious Urges to Over-Eat During the Winter
10 Tips to Guarantee New Year’s Resolution Success
The New Year 2016 has begun, and that means people everywhere will be trying to stick to their annual New Year’s resolutions. Yet for most, by February these goals will be nothing more than a memory to revisit at the beginning of next year. How can you make your 2016 resolutions a reality? As a psychological… Continue reading 10 Tips to Guarantee New Year’s Resolution Success
Re-Evaluating Guidelines for Testing and Treating Toenail Fungus
Onychomycosis – a fungal infection of the toenails – is the most common nail disease in adults. The American Board of Internal Medicine’s Choosing Wisely campaign recommends confirmatory testing before treatment begins, but this recommendation is based on data from 1999. Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers led by Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH, of BWH’s… Continue reading Re-Evaluating Guidelines for Testing and Treating Toenail Fungus
HHS and USDA Released New Dietary Guidelines on 01.07.2016
Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia M. Burwell and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack released a joint announcement on January 7th 2016 about the updated nutritional guidelines that encourage Americans to adopt a series of science-based recommendations to improve how they eat to reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes,… Continue reading HHS and USDA Released New Dietary Guidelines on 01.07.2016
Finding Fido (and Fluffy, too)!
A survey was done a few years ago by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) relating to lost pets. In the random survey, 15% of the surveyed pet owners had lost a cat or dog in the past 5 years; and out of those lost pets, 49% of the… Continue reading Finding Fido (and Fluffy, too)!
Solve the Medical Riddle: She Has Intermittent Severe Pain in Her Abdomen, and She Saw Blood in Her Urine, First Week
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Editor’s note: Welcome to our third AGE feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the details of what happened when a patient presented with a problem that stumped the physician at first. We’ll start this week by letting you know what the patient told her PCP and how the… Continue reading Solve the Medical Riddle: She Has Intermittent Severe Pain in Her Abdomen, and She Saw Blood in Her Urine, First Week
Music Therapy for COPD Patients
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory disorders who received music therapy in conjunction with standard rehabilitation saw an improvement in symptoms, psychological well-being and quality of life compared to patients receiving rehabilitation alone, according to a new study by researchers at The Louis Armstrong Center of Music and Medicine at… Continue reading Music Therapy for COPD Patients
Ending Chronic Pain With New Drug Therapy
A brain region controlling whether we feel happy or sad, as well as addiction, is remodeled by chronic pain, according to a Northwestern Medicine study. The paper was published December 21st 2015 in Nature Neuroscience. A release from the university reports that in a significant breakthrough for the millions of Americans suffering from chronic pain,… Continue reading Ending Chronic Pain With New Drug Therapy
Surprise! Canned Foods Will Help You Eat Healthy in 2016
According to the “Canned Vegetable Nutrients Study” released by Del Monte and conducted by Dr. Marjorie Freedman of San Jose State University in association with CFA, adults who eat canned produce consume more key nutrients than those who do not – eating 19% more fruit and 17% more vegetables. And contrary to popular belief, canned fruits and… Continue reading Surprise! Canned Foods Will Help You Eat Healthy in 2016
Treating Age-Related Decline in Muscle Mass and Power
A proof-of-concept, phase 2 trial by an international research team has found promising results for a myostatin antibody in treating the decline in muscle mass and power associated with aging. A release from Indiana University quotes said Stuart Warden, a member of the research team who is also associate dean for research and associate professor… Continue reading Treating Age-Related Decline in Muscle Mass and Power
Empowering Gratitude in an Imperfect World
At most family gatherings, there is a formal or informal time for reflecting on what we are grateful for. Almost invariably a prominent object of that gratefulness is family, in its many varied forms. What a lovely tradition. As 2016 begins, I AM grateful for my family – well, in my case, that should be… Continue reading Empowering Gratitude in an Imperfect World
To Bolster a New Year’s Resolution, Ask, Don’t Tell
“Will you exercise this year?” That simple question can be a game-changing technique for people who want to influence their own or others’ behavior, according to a recent study spanning 40 years of research. The paper by marketing researchers from the University of California, Irvine, the University at Albany, State University of New York, the… Continue reading To Bolster a New Year’s Resolution, Ask, Don’t Tell
6 Ways To Talk About Money With Your Family
Finance cuts to our emotional roots. When we think about money, let’s be honest – we’re not talking about just money, but also a host of related consequences and deeply felt emotions. Money cuts to the emotional roots of every human issue. In my years of advising, I’ve come to understand that when we talk… Continue reading 6 Ways To Talk About Money With Your Family
Ultrasound Is Comparable to Mammography for Breast Cancer Detection
The use of ultrasound (US) in detecting breast cancer has been shown to be comparable in its sensitivity to that of mammography and should be considered when testing for the disease according to a study published December 28th 2105 in the JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. A release from the publisher notes that… Continue reading Ultrasound Is Comparable to Mammography for Breast Cancer Detection
7 Healthy Heart Measures May Reduce Heart Failure Risk
People scoring well on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 checklist for a healthy heart are less likely to develop heart failure, a condition that reduces blood and oxygen flow to the body, according to new research published in December 2015 in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation: Heart Failure. A release from the… Continue reading 7 Healthy Heart Measures May Reduce Heart Failure Risk
Why the Flu Vaccine Is Less Effective in the Elderly
Around this time every year, the flu virus infects up to one-fifth of the U.S. population and kills thousands of people, many of them elderly. A study published by Cell Press on December 15th 2015 in Immunity explains why the flu vaccine is less effective at protecting older individuals. More broadly, the findings reveal novel… Continue reading Why the Flu Vaccine Is Less Effective in the Elderly
10 Tips for Staying Fit for the New Year
Editor’s Note: After the season for holiday dinners, desserts and drinking with family and friends, you may need some help getting your fitness game on again. Bedros Keuilian, personal trainer and founder of Fit Body Boot Camp, has come up his expert tips on how to stay fit and on track during the holiday season.… Continue reading 10 Tips for Staying Fit for the New Year