A simple question about appetite can provide insights into older people’s general health that may help reduce their risk of dying, according to a study published in September 2014 in the journal Appetite. Emeritus Professor Mark Wahlqvist from Monash University’s Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine and the Monash Asia Institute led a team investigating… Continue reading Asking About an Older Person’s Appetite Can Be a Lifesaver
Category: Living Well
6 Ways to Steer Clear of Identity Theft
Editor’s note: These days, people are more vulnerable than ever to identity theft, and many seniors find themselves faced with it at the most vulnerable time in their lives. A lifetime’s savings can suddenly disappear, leaving you without the money to provide the best possible health care for yourself and your family. Here, experts from… Continue reading 6 Ways to Steer Clear of Identity Theft
Hope for Repairing Muscles as We Age
As we age, stem cells throughout our bodies gradually lose their capacity to repair damage, even from normal wear and tear. Researchers from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and University of Ottawa in Canada have discovered the reason why this decline occurs in skeletal muscles. Their findings were published online September 2014 in the journal… Continue reading Hope for Repairing Muscles as We Age
His Cheating, Your Health
By Eve Marx The news isn’t pretty. Your husband has been having sex with someone else, and you’ve been having sex with your husband. Just as you were congratulating yourself for having a happy, healthy sex life when so many of your married friends are complaining their sex life is over, you discover the downside… Continue reading His Cheating, Your Health
Genetic Mutations and Skin Cancer
Researchers have found that millions of skin cancers may be caused by a combination of a genetic mutation and ultraviolet light. A study by investigators from the Stanford University School of Medicine found that the mutation occurs in a gene called KNSTRN, which helps cells divide their DNA during cell division. KNSTRN is an oncogene… Continue reading Genetic Mutations and Skin Cancer
The Newest Treatments for Psoriasis
People who suffer from psoriasis know how aggravating it can be, but treatments for the persistent skin condition are improving. “As we better understand the disease, researchers know more about what specific factors to target in order to develop effective treatments,” Melinda L. McCord, M.D., a dermatologist at the Food and Drug Administration, told the… Continue reading The Newest Treatments for Psoriasis
Plants in the Office Boost Productivity
“Green” offices with plants make staff happier and more productive than “lean” designs stripped of greenery, according to research done led by Cardiff University’s School of Psychology in the UK. The study was published August 31st 2014 in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. In the first field study of its kind, researchers found enriching a… Continue reading Plants in the Office Boost Productivity
What Your Skin Says About Your Health
According to the National Institutes of Health, our skin is the body’s largest organ. While it protects the body, it also does things such as hold fluids in, keep microbes out, regulate body temperature, and more. While most people think of skin only in terms of beauty, but there’s a lot more to it.
“The way our skin looks says a lot about how healthy we are, believe it or not,” explains Dr. Sanjiv Saini of MD Dermatology, in Edgewater and Lexington Park, Maryland.
6 Anti-Aging Secrets From Beautiful Women Around the World
By Soriyya Bawa
It doesn’t matter where we come from or how much money we have, most aging women everywhere share one common goal: to feel and look younger. And the beautiful thing about it is that the world is filled with anti-aging secrets, because each culture has their own unique tricks, tips, and successful home remedies to look younger, no matter how old you are. Here are some of the best anti-aging secrets that have been handed down from generation to generation around the globe.
Anti-Aging Secret #1: China
Discovery Could Cure Skin Infections
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico and partners have tested the use of ionic liquids to break bacterial biofilm layer on skin. A release from the laboratory explains that biofilms, which are like a protective tent over a colony of harmful bacteria, make the treatment of skin infections especially difficult. Microorganisms protected in a biofilm pose a significant health risk due to their antibiotic resistance and recalcitrance to treatment.
Why Our Word Choices Matter As We Age
By Roger Landry MD
Have you ever considered how the words we use impact the culture around us? How do those words reflect our own attitudes, beliefs, and values? Furthermore, for those among us who work in the aging profession, how does what we say affect both how we perceive older adults to be, and how they self-identify?
How Our Brains React to the Words We Say
Are You as Old as What You Eat?
Researchers from University College London (UCL) have demonstrated how an interplay between nutrition, metabolism, and immunity is involved in the process of aging.
The two new studies, supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), could help to enhance our immunity to disease through dietary intervention and help make existing immune system therapies more effective.
The Talk That Can Jump-Start Your Love Life at Any Age
By Eve Marx
How long has it been since you and your partner made love? Six weeks? Six months? Six years? You may be surprised to know that many committed couples in seemingly happy relationships have not engaged in sex with each other in a very long time.
Love Makes Sex Better for Most Women
Love and commitment can make sex physically more satisfying for many women, according to research done by at Penn State Abington, a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University.
Prayer Eases Anxiety for Some, But Not All
For many people with anxiety-related disorders, prayer doesn’t ease the symptoms. That’s the finding of research done at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. What seems to matter is the type of attachment a person feels toward God. According to the Baylor study, those who prayed to a loving and supportive God whom they thought would be there to comfort and protect them in times of need were less likely to show symptoms of anxiety-related disorders such as irrational worry, fear, self-consciousness, dread in social situations, and obsessive-compulsive behavior.
Foods That Won’t “Frail” You
By Robert Ashton M.D.
With aging comes frailty. The more frail we are, the more likely we are to get sick or die from chronic illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, and other leading causes of death. If you can slow the debilitating process, then you have a shot at living not only a longer life, but a healthier one too.
Genes That Protect Against Frailty
Frailty is a common condition associated with old age, characterized by weight loss, weakness, decreased activity level and reduced mobility, which together increase the risk of injury and death. Yet, not all elderly people become frail. Some remain vigorous and robust well into old age. The question remains: Why?
Right Brain Stays Youthful as We Age
At least one part of the human brain appears to be able to process information the same way in older age as it does in the prime of life, according to research conducted at the University of Adelaide in Australia and presented at the 12th International Cognitive Neuroscience Conference in Brisbane in July 2014.