Although you might think of poor vision as the most common factor in seniors’ impaired driving ability, arthritis can also be an obstacle. According to NIH SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institutes of Health, arthritis can make joints swollen and stiff, thereby limiting movement of the shoulders, hands, head or neck. That can make… Continue reading Can You Drive Safely with Arthritis
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The Best Ways to Care for Aging Skin
Too much UV radiation from the sun, and from tanning beds, not only puts us at risk for skin cancer, dermatologists say, it also can lead to premature aging in the form of wrinkles and sun spots. But that’s not inevitable. “It’s possible to have vibrant skin at any age, as long as you take… Continue reading The Best Ways to Care for Aging Skin
PTSD Linked To Accelerated Aging
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is already linked with a number of conditions, including depression, anger and substance abuse. And now, researchers say, it appears to be linked to accelerated aging as well. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, published the finding in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. “This is the first study… Continue reading PTSD Linked To Accelerated Aging
Bundles of DNA Could Lead to Treatment for Age-Related Diseases
A study tying the aging process to the deterioration of tightly packaged bundles of cellular DNA could lead to methods of preventing and treating age-related diseases such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, as detailed April 30, 2015, in Science. In the study, scientists at the Salk Institute and the Chinese Academy of Science found… Continue reading Bundles of DNA Could Lead to Treatment for Age-Related Diseases
Can Natural Aging Ever Be Reversed?
Researchers have discovered a link between DNA damage, cellular “senescence” and premature aging. The finding could lead to treatments that counteract some of the effects of progeria, conditions that cause premature aging. Eventually, even the effects of natural aging could be forestalled. The study, from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, was published in the… Continue reading Can Natural Aging Ever Be Reversed?
Age-related Discrimination by Doctors Is Bad for Our Health
Being discriminated against by the healthcare profession or system can cause much more than just mere distress to older people. Such experiences can literally be bad for their health. One in every three older Americans who are on the receiving end of age-related discrimination in the healthcare setting will likely develop new or worsened functional… Continue reading Age-related Discrimination by Doctors Is Bad for Our Health
The Beauty of Aging
by Eve Marx How did I feel seeing Joni Mitchell’s 71-year-old face splashed across the cover of a national magazine? What was my reaction to the image of writer Joan Didion’s 80-year-old visage shilling for the designer Celine? Was it shock? Amusement? Was it indignation I felt, or was it a touch of jealousy? I’m… Continue reading The Beauty of Aging
Progress in Fighting Diseases of Aging?
Scientists have found a new way to increase the length of human telomeres, protective caps on chromosomes that have been linked to aging and disease. The researchers, from the Stanford University School of Medicine, said the cells treated with the new method behave as if they are much younger than untreated cells. Thanks to the… Continue reading Progress in Fighting Diseases of Aging?
Seniors Still Have Financial Savvy!
Being an older adult doesn’t spell doom when it comes to making important financial decisions, according to a team of researchers led by a University of California, Riverside assistant professor. The report was published in December 2014 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. A release from the university explains that by using credit… Continue reading Seniors Still Have Financial Savvy!
Aging and Depression: Are You at Risk?
The link between aging and depression is no secret nowadays. The problem can affect virtually any person, for any number of reasons and in even more ways. That why when it comes to mental health and aging well, it’s critical to understand the causes, symptoms, and treatments for depression so that you can develop… Continue reading Aging and Depression: Are You at Risk?
Hope for Tackling Signs of Aging and Treating Cancer
A new advance in biomedical research led by the University of Leicester in the UK could have potential in the future to assist with tackling diseases and conditions associated with aging as well as in treating cancer. The research, which has shown promise in clinical samples, was published in December 2014 in “Cell Death and… Continue reading Hope for Tackling Signs of Aging and Treating Cancer
A Newly Discovered Culprit in Aging
Researchers have zeroed in on a protein, found in both humans and insects, that plays a key part in systemic inflammation and chronic inflammatory disorders. Both those conditions are associated with aging as well as many cancers. The discovery, by investigators from the Carnegie Institute of Science, in Washington, DC, used fruit flies to focus… Continue reading A Newly Discovered Culprit in Aging
Molecular Chaperones, Aging, and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Aging is the most significant and universal risk factor for developing neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s diseases. This risk increases disproportionately with age, but no one really knows why. Now a team of scientists from Northwestern University, Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. and Harvard University has uncovered some clues. The… Continue reading Molecular Chaperones, Aging, and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Taking Care of Aging Teeth
As we age, most of us become more susceptible to health risks – and that includes oral-health problems. Seniors are liable to worn and discolored teeth, and without the right oral care, they can get diseases that cause the gums to recede (hence the phrase “long in the tooth”). According to the federal Centers for… Continue reading Taking Care of Aging Teeth
Why You’re Taking Care of Yourself (or Not) As You’re Aging
People over 50 who feel comfortable with aging are likelier than those who don’t to get preventive health care services, University of Michigan researchers have found. Previous research has shown that older adults can take several different paths of health. Some decline, some stay the same, and some get healthier. What path an adult takes… Continue reading Why You’re Taking Care of Yourself (or Not) As You’re Aging
Aging and Metabolic Syndrome: Why You May Already Have It
By Dr. Kevin J. McLaughlin Have you ever wondered why so many older men and women have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, probably among other health issues? And why are these individuals on so many different medications to control these conditions? The answer most doctors will tell you is that these conditions, if left… Continue reading Aging and Metabolic Syndrome: Why You May Already Have It
Battle Aging Skin with These 9 Steps
Too much sun isn’t the only culprit when it comes to aging your skin. Here, prominent dermatologist Susan Stuart, MD, talks about nine other things you should be aware of: TOO MUCH SODIUM Excess sodium in your diet can suck the moisture out of skin, leaving it dry and dull. To avoid this, cut back… Continue reading Battle Aging Skin with These 9 Steps
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