_ Skin Skin HealthBest Skin-Care Strategies in Your 40s and 50s By thirdAGE articleAlthough skin aging is inevitable, that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it, experts say. “It’s possible to have … Read More→
_ Bone Health Skin Skin HealthAdult Eczema May Be a Risk Factor for Fractures By thirdAGE articleAdults with eczema had a higher prevalence of fracture and bone or joint injury (FBJI), as well as other types … Read More→
_ Beauty & Style Cosmetic Surgery Skin HealthWinning the Wrinkles War By thirdAGE articleWrinkles, a natural part of aging, are most prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms. … Read More→
Skin Skin HealthWhy Scratching Makes You Itch More By thirdAGE articleIs the idea that scratching an itch only makes it worse just an old wives’ tale? No, it’s true! New … Read More→
_ Skin Skin HealthHow to Win the Winter Skin Battle By thirdAGE articleEven though the first flakes haven’t (officially) fallen, it’s not too soon to start thinking about your winter skin. For … Read More→
Skin Skin HealthWorld Psoriasis Day, October 29th 2014 By thirdAGE articleWorld Psoriasis Day is an annual observance dedicated to people with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. The theme for 2014 is … Read More→
_ Skin Skin HealthPsoriasis-Hypertension Link By Jane Farrell articlePatients with more severe psoriasis are also more likely to have uncontrolled hypertension, according to research done at the Perelman … Read More→
_ Senior HealthEasy Bruising: Common as You Get Older By Jane Farrell articleBy Mayo Clinic Staff Yet another bruise. What caused that dark, unsightly mark on your leg? You don’t recall bumping … Read More→
SkinBattle Aging Skin with These 9 Steps By Jane Farrell articleToo much sun isn’t the only culprit when it comes to aging your skin. Here, prominent dermatologist Susan Stuart, MD, … Read More→
_ Skin Skin HealthGenetic Mutations and Skin Cancer By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have found that millions of skin cancers may be caused by a combination of a genetic mutation and ultraviolet … Read More→
_ Skin Skin HealthThe Newest Treatments for Psoriasis By Jane Farrell articlePeople who suffer from psoriasis know how aggravating it can be, but treatments for the persistent skin condition are improving. … Read More→
_ Skin Skin HealthWhat Your Skin Says About Your Health By Jane Farrell articleAccording 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.
_ Skin Skin HealthDiscovery Could Cure Skin Infections By Sondra Forsyth articleResearchers 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.
_ Skin Skin HealthWatch: Can You Sunburn in The Car? By Jane Farrell articleHere's another addition to our Third Age video collection. Press play to start learning.
_ Aging Well Beauty & Style Skin Skin cancer Skin Health SunburnWatch: 7 Sunscreen Facts That Will Save Your Skin By Sondra Forsyth articleHere's another addition to our ThirdAge Video Collection. Press play to start learning!
_ Skin Skin HealthHelp for Eczema Sufferers By Jane Farrell articleScientists have developed a new medicine that may eventually give significant relief to people who suffer from eczema, the most common skin disorder.The study was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
_ Beauty & Style Skin Skin HealthAre Your Skincare Products Making You Sick? By Sondra Forsyth article By Diane BlumMost of us put on gloves when we clean our bathrooms, as we’re very aware of the dangers of toxic chemicals coming into direct contact with our skin. But what about all of the synthetic chemicals that we innocently apply to our bodies?Every day we absorb self-applied toxins, and most are no further away than our bathroom make-up counter. Shampoos, soaps, deodorants, and all the many “de-aging” skincare products we women use. How do we know they are all safe?
_ Skin Skin HealthSunless Tanning: What You Need to Know By Jane Farrell articleDon't want to expose your skin to the sun's damaging rays, but still want that sun-kissed glow? Consider trying sunless tanning products. Start by understanding how sunless tanning products work — and the importance of applying them carefully and correctly.HOW DO SUNLESS TANNING PRODUCTS WORK?