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Consuming lots of fruits and vegetables in our diets is important for good health and we shouldn’t overlook the sweet potato.   Many fruits and vegetables are known as “super foods”.  Super foods have a significantly higher nutritional value than most foods and provide various health benefits.  Sweet potatoes are a fantastic super food, not only ...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

Xerosis pertains to a form of skin damage that is characterized by dryness and itchiness. This condition is usually experienced during the cold winter months. Dry, itchy skin may also occur during illness and aging. Skin damage is largely associated with the winter season, when one often moves in and out of the cold and ...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

Believe it or not the act of becoming having issues with a obesity, or “getting fat” can be a slow and arduous process. It isn’t hard to imagine that this can happen and creep up on you, ever so slowly and before you know it, your clothes don’t fit, or your husband or wife is ...click here to read more

Our brain is considered as the central controller of our bodies, often influencing the way we think, speak, and act, and thus can affect the quality of relationships we maintain with family members, friends, and co-workers. The brain also promotes the production of essential proteins for the body, including those that are related to reproduction ...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

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

There are no shortage of diets out there that promise to help you lose weight and combat obesity. Unfortunately, many diets focus on reducing calories or on restricting carbohydrates and fat and ignore the anti-aging and beautifying effects that diets have the potential to produce. Read on if you want to learn how to create ...click here to read more

It might not be a party that seems like a lot of laughs – nor does it seem like your normal holiday party idea of choice, but it appears to be catching on. We’re talking about mammogram parties where the idea is to have a little bit of fun, and add a tone of lightheartedness ...click here to read more