Search Results for: anti-aging

Most of us go on this endless search for ways to look younger, be it a secret cosmetic product or a style of dressing that would enhance our image.  Body shape is considered as a major factor that influences our self-esteem— it apparently has a negative correlation with how we feel.  The smaller our body ...click here to read more

You probably know olive oil can be good for your health — and good for your pasta — but olive oil may also be good for your skin. This is especially true if you have extremely dry skin or are allergic to topical creams and lotions. While it may have gotten somewhat of a bad ...click here to read more

Studies show that many people get hungry and irritable at around 3 or 4 p.m. Grabbing a small snack like an apple can provide the energy boost people need to get them through until dinner time. But a new survey claims that sugar may not be the only thing that crashes at this time of ...click here to read more

It’s happening more and more. With the centenarian population growing in the United States by the day, to the tune of over a 65% growth over the past 30 years in fact, researchers are beginning to wonder exactly what it could be that is causing people to live longer than ever before. There was a ...click here to read more

It seems like a trick that is just way too easy to work. We’ve all heard the idea that working out, even just a little every day could help you live longer. But is something so simple really an attainable goal? And if you were told that just by working out for a few minutes ...click here to read more

If you’re like most people you probably have a few memories that you would like to have erased from your brain.  Up until now you may have thought that all of your memories were imprinted in your brain and were with you for life, but new research suggests that this may not be the case.  ...click here to read more

As we age our body changes a lot and scientists are only beginning to understand what causes these changes. It was only in the 1940’s that gerontology; the study of aging, became a specific branch of medicine. Today gerontologists believe hormones play an important role in the way we age and say we shouldn’t fret ...click here to read more

Doctors have reported that a much higher rate of adult women than men see them regularly for preventative reasons.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that 80 per cent of men are less likely to go to a doctor; half between the ages of 18 and 50 don’t even have a regular source ...click here to read more

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

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

When we lose water and oil on the surface of our skin it causes dryness, itchiness and redness. The key is to replace the lost moisture, but that can be difficult if we don’t know what is causing the dry skin in the first place. Dry skin can be irritating and it can cause wrinkles ...click here to read more

This idea really appears to take social media to a whole new level. It isn’t an uncommon activities for almost everyone’s daily routine to wake up and check out the weather forecast so as to better plan for the events of the day. But by the same theory that the weather helps us to plan, ...click here to read more

The process of aging is strongly associated with the development of various medical disorders, including hypertension, diabetes, and cancer.  Most members of society who have reached their 40s start notice that their bodies our changing and sometimes, this would include a small decrease in stamina and strength complete a number of exercises that they used ...click here to read more

Arthritis pertains to a disorder involving the joints, often resulting in joint stiffness and pain.  This condition often affects older adults and may involve the knees, hips, and back.  Arthritis is considered as an indicator for joint health and thus physicians and health organizations have actively campaigned for healthy lifestyles, including eating nutritious food items ...click here to read more