Category Archives: Anti-Aging

Growing older in America isn’t what it used to be. For aging baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964 during the post-Second World War baby boom, they’re working into their late 60s and 70s – long past the customary retirement age. The question is: What does this mean for boomer health issues? Data from ...click here to read more

Did you ever think that you and a bottle of wine may have a lot in common? (And I’m not referring to its full body!) The longer wine sits and ages, the better and more enjoyable it becomes. Well, science now suggests the same holds true for seniors and aging is by no means negative ...click here to read more

While we’re often thinking about our skin and hair (and how they change with age!), we don’t always give our bones the same kind of consideration. But we should. When it comes to bone health facts, there are some important ones to know. Bones, like the rest of our body parts, are living material. They’re ...click here to read more

As an adult, you likely assumed you’d get a free pass when it comes to acne, those ugly nose blackheads and pimples. Isn’t acne just for tweens and teenagers? Their bodies are going through all kinds of hormonal changes as they grow and develop, and acne is the more prevalent skin complaint in adolescence. No ...click here to read more

These days, modern medicine has improved so much that doctors are able to treat various diseases, prolonging lives. But there’s still no mechanism to stop the decline of the body as it goes through the natural aging process. As it turns out, though, all you might need is some good old-fashioned “housekeeping” for your brain ...click here to read more

The fountain of youth has yet to be discovered, but our desire to stay forever young continues to grow. We live in a society where it seems like aging is an illness, so we take steps to prevent it at all costs. From expensive creams to even pricier procedures, anti-aging is a money-making business. The ...click here to read more

Our bones are our body’s foundation. But as we age, they can become weak and prone to breaking. There are numerous ways to keep bones healthy, like taking in the right nutrients, eating a balanced diet and avoiding injury. Bone health and age As we age, we slowly start to lose bone density. If we ...click here to read more

Understanding acne By the time you hit puberty your hormones were wild, your voice changed and tiny red spots have appeared all over your face. How embarrassing were those days when a new pimple could just spring up at any moment and put you in a tailspin! Well, now that you’re older, you don’t have ...click here to read more

Our bones are vital body parts. Without our skeleton, we’d probably just be organic mush pooling on the ground. The trouble is, as we age, our bones become weaker and more fragile, putting us at greater risk for fractures and breaks. Likewise, when we do sustain these injuries, recovery time becomes much longer the older ...click here to read more

Concerned about your bones? And ways to keep bones healthy? You should be. The sooner you start the better. As they say, too, it’s never too late. Your risk for osteoporosis, where your bones become fragile and porous, has a lot to do with the bone mass you’ve developed in your 20s and 30s, and ...click here to read more

It seems the older we get, the less we care for our skin – just when we need it the most! Our skin thins as we age, making it more vulnerable to the elements. Over time, we lose collagen, too, the protein that gives our skin support and firmness. Worse yet, we may be holding ...click here to read more

My doctor sent me to a rheumatologist because of the bad arthritis in my hands. Years on a computer keyboard can be tough on joints! I had swelling, pain, stiffness and was wearing support braces at night. The rheumatologist prescribed medication for my symptoms, letting me know there is no cure and my arthritis wouldn’t ...click here to read more

Do you eat right, exercise often, and don’t smoke or drink excessively? Many factors are considered when determining how long you will live – your habits, your family health history and genetic makeup, for example. The life expectancy for Americans is on the rise, and I’m convinced that healthy lifestyle choices can help you live ...click here to read more

When your knees hurt, it can really hold you back from doing the things you love. Even getting up from your seat becomes a struggle. You probably stick to the usual remedy of taking a pain-reliever containing acetaminophen, the over-the-counter drug that’s often an alternative to aspirin. They can take hours to kick in and ...click here to read more