Blood Test to Find Your Anti-Aging Diet By article In this age of commercial gene sequencing, a simple blood test might tell you which diet would give you the best chance for longevity. That’s the contention of researchers who discovered a genetic mechanism linking aging to specific diets. The study was done at the University of Southern California and published in the January 2014 issue of the journal Cell Metabolism.
Managing Your Medications By Jane Farrell article Editor’s Note: A crucial part of looking after yourself is managing the medicines you’re taking – by, among other things, understanding how and when you’re taking them; being consistent; storing them properly; and noting when you should ask for a refill. Here, the best tips for being an efficient medication manager, from the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health:
_ Experience, Not Cognitive Decline, Slows Aging Brains By article Older brains are slow due to greater experience rather than cognitive decline, according to astudy led by Dr. Michael Ramscar of the University of Tuebingen in Germany and published in the journal Topics in Cognitive Science. The researchers found that aging brains may take longer to process ever increasing amounts of knowledge and that this phenomenon has often been misidentified as declining capacity.
Skin Skin Health The Ultimate Anti-Aging Protection? By Jane Farrell article Researchers have identified a substance that can offer total protection against some types of sun damage, and that may lead to skin looking younger for longer. Scientists from Newcastle University focused on the antioxidant Tiron, which targets mitochondria, known as the “batteries” of the skin cells. Comparing the types of mitochondria-targeting antioxidants with other antioxidants such as resveratrol and circumin, they found that the most powerful mitochondria-targeting antioxidant was Tiron.
Turning Off the ΓÇ£Aging GenesΓÇ¥ By Jane Farrell article Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Bar-Ilan University say they have found a possible way to stop the aging process. A release from the university notes that until now, restricting calorie consumption has been one of the few proven ways to combat aging. However, Keren Yizhak and colleagues have developed a computer algorithm that predicts which genes can be "turned off" to create the same anti-aging effect as calorie restriction.
_ Overactive Bladder (OAB) & Incontinence Managing "Urge Incontinence" By Jane Farrell article By Judy Kirkwood If you experience the urge to urinate day and night, even though you just went to the bathroom, you may have Overactive Bladder (OAB). A collection of urinary symptoms, the most prominent being an uncontrollable urge to urinate even though the bladder isn’t full, OAB affects millions of Americans. Although up to 40 percent of American women and 30 percent of men have been identified with OAB, there may well be more people who suffer from it because people don’t like to discuss this kind of problem.
_ Can I Prevent Dementia? By Jane Farrell article A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of developing a disease. Some risk factors can be controlled … Read More→
Doctors Will Change Mammogram Recommendations By Jane Farrell article JF Edit Schedule as of May 10th 2023 Tuesday, May 16th 2023 The mammogram news you posted already, or another … Read More→
By Jane Farrell article Summer is a time for COVID-safe beach days, pool fun and outdoor adventures. But without the right sun protection, your … Read More→
_ Maternal Mental Health And Its Effect on Children By Jane Farrell article According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 40% to 50% of people experience adversity during childhood, … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Anemia And Low-Dose Aspirin By Jane Farrell article Recent follow-up analysis of data from an international clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that … Read More→
_ Hypertension Equalizing Health Care By Jane Farrell article Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects almost half of all people in the U.S. and can lead to serious health … Read More→
_ Hobbies Make Gardening with Kids Enjoyable By Jane Farrell article Gardening is good for the mind, body, and spirit. It is also good for the youngsters in our lives. Research … Read More→
_ Exercise and Chronic Conditions By Jane Farrell article According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity. … Read More→
_ Menopause Hormones and Hypertension By Jane Farrell article Women ages 45 years and older taking estrogen hormone therapy in pill form were more likely to develop high blood … Read More→
_ Health No difference in health outcomes, care costs for patients treated by traditional MDs or osteopaths By Jane Farrell article New UCLA-led research suggests that patient mortality rates, readmissions, length of stay, and health care spending were virtually identical for … Read More→
_ Health Health Care 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Doctor Visit By Jane Farrell article Being able to talk with your doctor is important, especially if you have health problems or concerns.Use these TIPS to … Read More→
_ Measuring Cognitive Decline By Jane Farrell article People whose brains have less myelin ΓÇö the fatty tissue that insulates nerve cells ΓÇö experience steeper declines in cognition … Read More→