Skincare and Aging – Ways To Turn Back Time

Posted by Lyle: 2009-01-02 14:46:27

Aging can be hard, for men and women both. We all want to keep our looks intact, and our complexions as smooth as possible, as we get older, but it can be difficult to know what products and procedures are best. If you are afraid of plastic surgery, and relatively new, minimally invasive procedures, such as Botox and Restylane, you may want to consider the newest, high-tech skincare instead. There are also a host of tried and true home remedies that can soften your skin for very little money.

Some modern solutions for smoothing aging skin rely on the latest scientific discoveries, but are ... more

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Discussing the End of Life With the Terminally Ill

Posted by TBanks: 2008-12-30 16:16:34

Many people try to avoid any discussions about death. Family members think they are taking the pain away from the terminally ill people in their lives by simply not talking about the fact that death is coming. However, thanks to new research, friends and family members may find out avoiding the talk may be hurting the ones they love more than helping them.

Researchers have noted that terminally ill patients show an improved sense of well being after they talk about the fact that the end is coming and is inevitable. The talk does not have to be a talk about the specifics of dying, but can be ... more

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Exercises Focusing on Balance Reduce Falls in Older Americans

Posted by Lyle: 2008-12-21 06:53:40

Researchers have found that older Americans who partake in exercises focusing on balance, leads to less falls and less injuries from falls.

The new findings are based on balance exercises including Tai Chi. These forms of exercise increase the ability to balance the body. The majority of elderly injuries are caused by falls.

The overall reduction in falls after training with balancing exercises was 17%. Based upon the current elderly population, this reduction is huge in terms of overall reduced risk for elderly injuries.

With the aging of the baby booming population, studies like these ... more

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What happens when you get old?

Posted by Lyle: 2008-12-15 09:09:36

If there is one question I wish I knew the total answer to it would probably be this question. When you are young, you have little or no information on how the life you are leading will affect you later in life. What will happen to your body when you grow old? How will the lifestyle you have chosen to lead affect your aging? How about your job and the effect it will have on your life? These are the questions none of the aging population really had the answers to when they were younger, but then again, would we really have listened?

If there is one thing I have learned it is that you need to ... more

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Plan for the End of Your Life

Posted by Patricia: 2008-12-08 12:10:52

Dying is inevitable therefore it's never too early to decide and put in writing how you want your life to end. It's best to prepare a living will indicating if you want to be resuscitated or who you want to decide your treatment if you're unable to speak for yourself. In this will, you'd also have to include whether you'd be willing to donate your organs. As early as now, you may also want to think about the type of treatment you would want...if you want palliative care to keep you comfortable....or if you opt for a curative treatment even when the costs and risks are high.  more

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Do Old People Need Less Sleep?

Posted by Patricia: 2008-12-08 11:59:46

The short answer to that question is no. It's a myth that has been accepted by many as a truth because of the many sleep disorders that seniors may have. In fact, the aging population requires the same amount of sleep they had in their 20's.

Insomnia is common because of anxiety, from medication use, or other health issues. The reason may be as simple as frequent urination or it could be as serious as heart ailments. With age, the body clock may adjust itself to early wakeup and early sleeping schedules. Some seniors can't follow this and end up being sleep-deprived. It's important to ... more

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Aging is an Achievement

Posted by Patricia: 2008-12-08 11:50:10

Who says that having reached a ripe old age is an accomplishment by itself? I do. It's also a privilege. Animals don't live long enough to show signs of aging. Humans have a different situation. In the 1900's, the average life expectancy was around 50. Infectious diseases killed off many people before they got old. With life expectancy now at 74 for men and 80 for women, coping with an aging population has become a major challenge in the U.S.

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The Importance of the Yearly Checkup

Posted by Lyle: 2008-12-04 12:58:16

Every year, the body grows and changes. Even when you stop growing taller, the functions of the body require regular check ups. It is these check ups that allow your family doctor to see any unhealthy changes in the body and find out if there is something wrong that can be changed before a rel problem occurs. Early detection of diseases and the disease process is key to living along and healthy life.

What Happens During a Yearly Check Up?

Depending on whether or not you have visited the doctor recently, the doctor may spend a bit of time catching up on the last year. He or she will often ... more

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Effects of Aging

Posted by Lyle: 2008-12-03 06:20:38

Aging is basically the accumulation of various changes on an object or organism over a period of time. The multidimensional aging process in human beings involves psychological, physical and social changes. There are several effects of aging, with some growing and expanding, with others declining over time. For example, reaction time slows with age and yet wisdom and knowledge are likely to increase. There are therefore advantages and disadvantages to aging.


Some of the effects of aging on the physical body include changes in the organs, joints, bones and hormones. When it comes to muscles, ... more

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That Spare Tire May Mean Bad Health Even With a High BMI

Posted by Lyle: 2008-11-23 21:10:45

According to new research, even if your BMI is within a healthy range, you may have an increased risk of health problems if you carry the majority of your weight around your waist. This is an especially important factor for men you have that tire they try so hard to stay away from.

Even men who are of ideal weight and collect weight around the mid section, can have weight or fat collecting around the organs of the body. The only way to improve overall health is to exercise. Even in people who do not seem to need exercise, the extra movement can help to slim down the weight aound the mid ... more

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