Aging

A study in the early 90’s found that children who listen to Mozart have enhanced brain function and memory capabilities–this correlation was aptly coined the “Mozart Effect.” Although the Mozart effect gained widespread popularity and parents around the globe began playing Mozart to their babies and children in hopes of improving their brain function and ...click here to read more

America values youth, beauty and strength. The chase for ageless perfection is strong so it should come as little surprise that many people fear aging. Men Worry About Aging, Too The term xenophobia essentially means fear of the unknown. As we make our way through life there are many unknowns. Psychologists say it is only ...click here to read more

Sunshine, laughter and sweet treats… can you guess what these 3 things have in common? They all contribute to the formation of wrinkles and the appearance of aging skin. Now forgoing these pleasures of life would be no fun at all, but luckily you don’t have to. Below are some tricks to reduce the appearance ...click here to read more

For many years your heart health has been considered a good indicator of whether or not you will live longer than the person standing next to you. Studies on aging have come a long way though, and now scientists believe joint health can help determine your longevity as well. Joint Health and Aging Joint health ...click here to read more

You may think that because you’re married, your husband tells you every little detail about his life, but reality is that some men just like to keep certain things a secret. Aging and Dieting – What They Mean for Each Other Aging brings a variety of changes to a man’s body, he may pack on ...click here to read more

You share everything with him– your deepest darkest secrets, your biggest fears, your greatest failures…but there are a few things you may be too embarrassed to share even with the man you love. If you struggle with any of the following health problems, take solace in the fact that you are not alone. The following ...click here to read more

Although we are all susceptible to aging, women are blessed with a 5 to 6 years longer life expectancy than men. Women likely have a longer life expectancy for a multitude of reasons and a recent, pioneering study helps to shed light on one of them. One of the explanations for accelerated aging and a ...click here to read more

Early menopause pertains to the cessation of the menstrual cycle and associated reproductive hormones before the age of 40 years old.  Menopause generally occurs at an average age of 51 years old, with some women experiencing menopause during their late 40s, whereas other enter menopause in the early 50s. The cessation of the occurrence of ...click here to read more

Have you ever thought to yourself “if only I could give some advice to my younger self, my life would be so much better today”? This is something that most people grapple with, and it becomes even more prominent in your golden years, as you find yourself aging, your brain slows down and all of ...click here to read more

Bullying pertains to a form of victimization that involves exercising one’s power over another individual by exerting fear and harm.  The ultimate goal of bullying is to conquer another person, resulting in a feeling of helplessness. The act of bullying often makes use of physical and verbal abuse that is performed repeatedly.  Several government and ...click here to read more

In Europe, 2012 was declared the year of “Active Aging”…a way to encourage people to find ways to better manage aging. In the last 20 years, the health and cosmetic industry in North America has focused on anti-aging; making people feel and look younger than they actually are. Today a lot of people say 60 ...click here to read more

As people age it becomes more and more difficult to maintain a healthy body image. This downside to aging impacts both men and women. Today more and more people are fighting back with anti-aging regiments and some of them really do work. Men and Women Aging As we get older maintaining a healthy weight becomes ...click here to read more

One in eight older Americans has Alzheimer’s disease and this statistic is likely to rise with the aging population.  Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to www.alz.org.  People suffering with brain disease, including Alzheimer’s disease, often lose their memory and over time, this memory loss becomes debilitating. Research ...click here to read more

Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein was first published in 1818.  In this world-renowned classic, Dr. Frankenstein tries to carry out his dream of extending life by restoring body parts of the dead. His plan backfires and he creates a monster. This fictitious character’s quest seems so far-fetched, but the desire to create ever-lasting life may not ...click here to read more