Aging

Unfortunately, we can’t stop aging, and so with every passing year our health is put at risk. From vision loss to hearing troubles, these are just some aspects of health that naturally get worse with age. On the other hand, although aging puts you at risk for some health problems, you can actively try to ...click here to read more

Psoriasis patients have fewer opportunities for biologics treatment as they age. The findings suggest that age is a large factor when it comes to treatment options for psoriasis – a skin condition. The researchers found that an age increase of 30 years reduced access to treatment through biologics by 65 percent. The study was led ...click here to read more

Testosterone treatment in elderly benefits sex drive and mobility, enhances mood, and lowers stroke risk. Testosterone decreases over time, and studies on testosterone therapies in elderly men have often been inconclusive. The latest study has found that administering testosterone therapy to men over the age of 65 can boost sexual function, mobility, and mood, and ...click here to read more

Viral infections may accelerate age-related cognitive decline by influencing the immune system. Much of the previous work on the subject found that exposure to certain viral infections including cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex viruses (HSV) 1 and 2, as well as the protozoa Toxoplasma gondii were able to contribute to cognitive decline. Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, lead ...click here to read more

Sleep issues are common with seniors, and research suggests that not only does aging lead to sleep disruptions in seniors, but Alzheimer’s disease does, too. Lack of sleep can become so overwhelming you might find that you can’t participate in normal activities. Safety becomes an issue – you may be dizzy, light-headed, or find yourself ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction (ED) – impotence – is not an inevitable part of aging, even though the risk of ED does increase with age. Researchers have estimated that erectile dysfunction cases will rise to 230 million worldwide by 2025, and the problem commonly affects those over the age of 60. Oftentimes, erectile dysfunction is a result ...click here to read more

In Canada National Non-Smoking Week just rounded up which is a week that not only discuses smoking cessation but also depression and alcohol consumption as well. Quitting smoking is a large New Year’s resolution for many of us and even though the first month of 2016 is coming to an end you still have plenty ...click here to read more

Maintaining a healthy aging mind is one of the greatest challenges that health authorities are facing with the constant increase in the numbers of aged adults. According to researchers who are trying to figure out how to keep the aging mind healthy, the easiest and most effective way is for adults to take a new ...click here to read more

There is a known link between anxiety, depression and aging in the elderly. The elderly are at an increased risk for depression, but it is not a normal part of aging. Depression is far more severe than feeling down. Depression can last for months, and not only does it have a psychological toll, but a ...click here to read more

There is currently a diet style that mimics fasting, which has been shown to slow down the aging process. Think back to our ancestors, and we’re saying way back. Those people didn’t have food readily available to them at all times, so they would go through periods of “fasting” until their next meal. Well, this ...click here to read more

Boosting walking speed and intensity could improve mental health in aging. A recent study found that strong legs are associated with a strong mind, and to achieve strong legs faster, more intense walking can be utilized. The findings come from a 10-year British study, which revealed that strong legs are linked with a strong mind. ...click here to read more

It is common knowledge that aging is a natural part of life, but scientists are now asking for a new classification on the condition of aging, claiming it is a disease. A recent paper on the subject calls for greater classification of aging, based on context from the 11th World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification ...click here to read more

Managing the psychotic disorder schizophrenia in the elderly is important but also faces many challenges. Anyone at any age can experience schizophrenia, but age can be a large factor in the effectiveness of treatment. For example, antipsychotic drugs can pose adverse effects in the elderly, even though they can have minimal side effects in younger ...click here to read more

One common belief is that as we age our libido and sex drive take a downward spiral. Because many of us believe this idea we don’t get too concerned that the older we get, the less sex we have – but we should. Having low libido is actually not a normal sign of aging, but ...click here to read more