Aging and Longevity Articles

Aging becomes more rapid and visible when we reach our mid-thirties. When we age, the first signs that appear include thinner, loose skin that hang from the face. The skin becomes loose and sagging because of the loss of collagen and elastin fibers as we grow older.

There is no such disease as diabesity, and yet it is one of the most common problems encountered in older patients. Diabesity is the combination of diabetes and obesity. Unfortunately these two health issues often go hand in hand. The reality is if you are overweight you are much more likely to have elevated blood sugar (diabetes). If you have diabetes you are extremely likely to be overweight. Of course there is an exception to every rule. But this condition is called diabe

Over the past centuries, remains of many hundreds of people--men, women, and children--have come to light in peat bogs innorthwestern Europe, especially in Ireland, Great Britain, theNetherlands, northern Germany, and Denmark. Peatlands are mostextensive in northern regions. They develop where drainage ofwater is blocked, precipitation is retained, and decompositionof organic matter is slowed. Because of their highly acidicnature, wetness, low temperature, and absence of oxyg

"The anti-cancer diet is the exact opposite of the typical American Diet. (Instead of meat, this diet consists of) mostly vegetables and legumes, plus unsaturated fats. Green tea is a great detoxifier (activating enzymes in the liver to eliminate toxins from the body). Ginger root is a powerful anti-inflammatory that combats certain cancer cells & helps slow tumor growth. Tumeric is the most powerful anti-inflammatory that encourages cancer cell death. Cabbages & cruciferous

People eat and do things they know aren’t good for their bodies. Unfortunately we don’t know how unhealthy habits can affect our body on the inside. Unhealthy eating, smoking, and drinking habits all weaken the immune system, our body’s defenses against pollutants, pathogens and toxins. A weakened immune system can cause disease. To boost the immune system you need to start by supplying the body with the proper nutrients through a healthy diet. By eating immune boosting

Are you a big soccer fan? Do you love everything about this great game? No matter where you live in the world, you are probably familiar with this game and all that it has to offer. No matter if you call it soccer or football, one thing always remains the same: you are going to want to stay current with the most recent statistics and scores. This will help ensure that you know what your favorite team and players are up to at all times. You may not be a soccer professional or

nAgricultural Research Service funded researchers to look into links between dietary intakes of two B vitamins and mental agility among seniors. Agricultural Research Service is the United States Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific research agency. The vitamins studied were:nn• Folaten• Vitamin B12nnThe development of healthy nerves and blood cells are related to the important nutrients of Folate and B12.nnMartha Morris, epidemiologist, and colleagues led the s

The old buildings of Santa Fe, New Mexico are the colour of warm, red earth. Clay, baked in the desert sun, makes buildings strong enough to stand for centuries. Low, sturdy buildings they are, most of them, their sharp edges moulded and softened as by a potter's hand, standing under a deep blue sky. It was to this Spanish colonial town in the then wild west that five nuns from the moist green landscapes of Kentucky came in 1852, to build a school and -of course - a chapel. Only when it was finished, did the sisters discover an oversight.

We usually associate clear, flawless skin with young adults in their 20s. Most, if not all enjoy smooth skin when we were younger. If the skin is not well taken care of, you may be setting yourself up for bad complexion when you hit your 40s or beyond. Although bad skin can be salvaged, it takes a lot of work and effort to restore the complexion you once had.

First, cut this out and put it on your refrigerator with some magnets: SIGNS OF A STROKE – SAVE A LIFE! Tell the person: S “Smile.” T “Talk to me. Say, ‘Mary had a little lamb.’” R “Raise both arms.” O “Open your mouth and stick out your tongue.” Then you: K Kall 911 if the person has trouble with any ONE of these. E Educate others on these signs.

“Just a waste of my time,” I remember thinking while waiting my turn for a mammogram in Dr. Ira Berger’s office. I had brought my briefcase and had work spread on my lap, but spending time driving the 97-mile round trip from my home office to the radiologist’s was an unproductive part of my day. It was 1992 and I had been getting annual mammograms for more than 10 years – ever since I turned 45. But I felt I had better things to do with my time, especially since no one in my family had ever had breast cancer, or cancer of any kind.

Gravity is one of those things that as we age, become less and less of a friend. Seniors experience a natural loss of mobility and are more prone to falling. They lose muscle strength and become increasingly less able bodied. All of these changes make it more likely for seniors to sustain severe injuries, even death. It has been reported that over fifty percent of falls involving seniors happen within the four walls of their home. rnA tumble can have unfavorable impact on a s

Obesity is an epidemic and at the root cause of many chronic illnesses. Even being overweight can set you on a path of disease that can kill you. Fat causes inflammation, which leads to everything from Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, heart attacks, joint degeneration and pain, stroke, and so much more. Developing any or all of these can be a costly, time consuming and painful endeavor. These illnesses can kill you or permanently change the quality of your life forever.

While in her forties, constantly driving her kids to and from water polo and swim team practices, little did Daniela Barnea know that she had found her niche. No, not a career as a chauffeur, but competitive swimming. As a teen Daniela had enjoyed swimming at the local YWCA, but was not competitive. Years later, watching her own teenagers compete, she had ongoing advice for them on how to improve. Apparently tired of her criticism, the kids suggested that since she knew so mu

There’s a light dusting of snow on Taos Mountain and this very warm day has turned quite chilly as the sun begins to set. From my car window I see no-neck people with their collars turned up and shoulders slightly hunched against the wind. It’s sleeveless weather during the day but the temperature plunges 50 degrees by dark in this high-elevation town, and many of those still outside are caught underdressed even though they know it happens every day this time of year. I park the car, step outside and whoosh! – the wind has its own design in mind for my hair.

Back in the early 1950s, through the magic of television, Jack LaLanne was regularly leading tens of thousands of housewives and at least one small boy -- me -- through a series of exercises. By virtue of his long-running (1951-1985) The Jack LaLanne Show, he inspired a whole nation to eat better and exercise. Well, maybe not an entire nation; many didn't heed his advice and follow his lead and hence, our current pandemic of obesity and chronic disease. Today, now 95, he stil

Ah, November. It’s the month when winter gets serious, delighting skiers and little kids. It’s the time to put the thick, groovy, grab-the-road tires on my car and it’s when I celebrate my magical day! Nov. 18th is my birthday. That day I’ll get to blow out some candles and grin from ear to ear while my family sings to me. Then I’ll read aloud their hilarious birthday cards while they laugh so hard they have to hold their tummies, and happy tears squeeze from the corners of their eyes. Yes, November 18 is the magical day I was bo 74 years ago.

Skin hydration is the biggest anxiety to anyone with a dry skin, irrespective of the person's age and gender. Dehydrated skin looks patchy and wrinkled, and could add years to anybody's age making him/her look older. An unhealthy lifestyle could be the reason for dehydration. Fast foods and aerated drinks cause dehydration and leave the skin looking dull and lifeless. Too many factors of stress or dry weather conditions could also be the reason for a dehydrated skin. Moreover

We usually associate 'sad' and 'grumpy' with older people with sagging skin and deep-set wrinkles. We find it challenging to talk to older people because they always look upset. Truth is, old people don't exhibit negative emotions much more than other segments of the population. We always associate negative emotions with older people because of their deep wrinkles and the loose skin that hangs down from the face because of gravity.

If you look around at the losses in the job market, the crush of the housing industry, the financial woes of the car industry; and, any personal events in your life, it’s no wonder the slide into despair is common place for many today. As one of our clients found himself on that downward spiral, he related this series of events to us. We’ll call him Ed and illustrate the events, with his permission, that caused him to fall into depression and despair.

Mid-life is a period in time usually around the age of 40 that one starts asking what is the meaning of life, who am I, and what am I doing here on this planet. It is also a time where we start seeing our bodies changing a little. We may start noticing a little extra weight, our skin sagging or wrinkling and we realize that we don’t have the energy we used to. At the same time we are somewhat in denial of the fact that we are aging and are wondering about the quality of lif

Since so many of our friends have been sick with the flu and flu like ailments, I wanted to share a blog on the dangers of Vaccines and why Aging Younger recommends alte ative measures to combat these types of dis-eases. Vaccines put the health of you & your family in the wrong hands who are the drug companies that use government FDA to force dangerous vaccines in you and your children. The reason we say that they are dangerous is because of the additives they put in the vaccines and the obvious reported outcomes due to them.r

With each passing year, each of us knows that the day is coming when we will lose some of our personal independence. Driving an automobile is one of the most important privileges of being an independent adult. And it is a privilege most of never want to give up. Weighing the factors about whether it is time to retire from your driving career can be an extremely complex task. However, from the simplest of perspectives, the key to extending one’s safe driving career can be summed up in just two words; self awareness.

This is Part 3 of a 5 part series addressing the delicate issue of asking an elderly parent to retire from their driving career. In our previous article "Giving Up the Keys…Who Should Do the Talking?” we discussed “who” should actually participate in the conversation of driving cessation. Today we will briefly discuss “why” an older driver might be so reluctant in deciding to transition from the driver’s seat to the passenger seat, even when they know it’s in the best interest of safety.

As we age, our bones become increasingly porous and brittle, even for those of us who are disciplined about our calcium and vitami D intake. Unlike our parents we benefit from extensive research conce ing osteoporosis, diet, exercise and supplements but in spite of all best efforts, time does take its toll on our bones, our joints and, therefore, our ability to move efficiently and gracefully. Until relatively recently in the history of the species, man’s life usually ended

Less than a decade ago, the term 'facelift treatment' meant cosmetic surgical facelift. A surgical facelift treatment were often reserved for older people seeking facial rejuvenation by lifting sagging skin. It was regarded as a treatment to ‘fix’ an advanced aging problem.

Many of my patients, older than 40, ask me what products to use on their skin to keep it from showing signs of aging. Although there are products I would recommend to keep skin youthful looking, there are plenty of natural remedies and solutions that prevent skin aging from the inside out. Paying attention to what you put in your body nutritionally can really pay off in helping your skin stay young. Here’s what I recommend: Prevent Aging Skin with Good Nutrition

Selenium is a vital trace mineral found in every cell of the body and is required for proper body function. The fact is that higher concentrations of this mineral is not needed, hence it is referred as a micronutrient. Although only small amounts are required on a daily basis, it is an essential nutrient for our body.

Most women obsess regarding wrinkles the way teens obsess about pimples. Wrinkle is a ridge, crease, furrow formed due to shrinking of skin. The sings of wrinkle are visible from the age of 30. The wrinkle is more visible around eyes, hands, face and neck rather than other part of the body. Sometime wrinkles appear before time, which is usually termed "Premature Aging " and when the people notice the signs of premature aging , they got shocked.There are various factors that c

Do you suffer from mood swings and fatigue? Is your health declining as you get older? Can't keep the "middle age bulge" at bay? If so, you may have low levels of DHEA. As you get older, you may find that you struggle more to maintain muscle mass, feel tired more quickly, or perhaps you have developed rheumatoid arthritis or even osteoporosis. It is commonly believed that deterioration as we age is inevitable. However current research indicates that we are not predestined to

Hair loss is such common medical condition that affects anyone - regardless of gender. Hair, very much like our health, is something we take for granted until we notice visible changes that affect us negatively.

nThe generation of people born between the years of 1940 and 1960 are expected to have major effects on health and social service systems. By the year 2030, about one out of every five Americans, or 20% of our population, will be a senior citizen in the United States. In other countries such as Japan, Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom, senior citizens are even greater in number.nnThere have been improvements in the Social Security system that includes the introduction of

Suffering from red, active acne is probably one of the most embarrassing things anyone can experience when growing up. It gets worse when they don't seem to show no signs of abating when you are in your adulthood. If you are one of the unfortunate people who cannot seem to escape the clutches of acne and have been shelling out large sums of money to buy over-the-counter acne creams or gels, you might be disappointed to know that you are probably wasting your money. The good news is that there are effective ways to eliminate your acne – permanently.

In my last article I described the absolute essential nature of the two fats; linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (LNA), how the human body cannot make these fats and requires them to have life at all, let alone health. I further described how modern food processing removes nearly all of the LNA in any manufactured or processed foods, especially the cooking oils and salad oils you see in clear bottles on our grocery shelves.

Aging is a natural process that everyone has to go through regardless of your race or ethnicity. The natural process of aging and gravity’s toll will cause your skin to age and sag. You might think that you didn’t sleep well the previous night but you know that sleeping early will no longer cause your skin to go back to its original place.

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Hormonal decline is a central feature of the degenerative process known as aging, responsible for diminished energy levels, lack of sexual vitality, and a steady upward creep in the fat/muscle ratio. Hormonal therapy has become increasingly popular in recent years not only as a means to improve quality of life, mental acuity, and physical vigor, but also because research shows that many diseases that hospitalize and kill millions of people each year are related to unfavorable

Hello Healing Academy Fans, I was just researching a great diet for detox and weight loss, and after the beating our bodies took on the holidays it seems fitting that we take a look into great tasting good food that will keep us well. So enjoy my hard earned meal tonight with loved ones everywhere. Remember stay healthy my friends. Dr. Bieler's Health Broth Adapted from "Food is Your Best Medicine" (see below) Wonderful for a Fall or Winter Detox 3 stalks of celery 3 who

Over the past 6 months I have had a couple dozen people tell their personal experience with the HCG diet. They tell me that they are eating only 500 calories a day and they are not hungry. How can this be? I had a 240 pound man tell me that he was eating 500 hundred calories a day and was not starving to death. This guy was probably accustomed to eating 4000 calories a day prior to going on this diet plan. This is really when I began do get interested in the biological intricacies of this program. The people that I have spoken with are using real HCG administered by injection.

Achievement, victory, accomplishment, and attainment are all terms that we commonly associate with success. It is today’s hallmark that we link success with monetary gain. As many of us have discovered, financial wealth does not guarantee bliss nor bring a satisfying meaning to life. Fiscal wealth can create different opportunities for you and make the ‘creature comforts’ of life easier to obtain. However, money by itself is not the ultimate measure to meaningful success.

Many people find that certain skin problems come with aging. Some of them can be prevented or slowed down with simple changes in diet, however. That’s why taking anti aging vitamins can be so important. In fact, they can help even the best wrinkle cream do its job even better! Antioxidants: For one thing, such vitamins can provide your body with much needed antioxidants. Antioxidants can protect your body and your skin from free radicals. Free radicals are cell-destroying components that would otherwise run rampant, destroying and damaging skin cells. Good Vitamins:

Aesthetic laser treatment is estimated to worth about US$400 million in the U.S. annually, according to a 2011 industry report. This is partially due to the ever-increasing costs of the CO2 and ND:YAG laser machines, which are typically in the range of US$50,000 each.

Desired fair complexion is now possible with skin whitening injections . These works very fast on human body and within a few weeks people start to notice changes in their skin complexion. Moreover, it also remedies many other skin problems simultaneously. Main Composition used in these Injections: Glutathione in Nano stage: 15000mgrnAscorbic Acid: 2500mgrnPro-Vitamin B3: 350mgrnPro-Vitamin B5: 350mgrnCollagen Extract: 500mgrnAlpha Lipoic Acid: 500mgrnMarine Plant Stem Cell:

Do you often slack off on the healthy habits you commit to? It’s easy to say that you are doing better than someone else or you are not doing so badly. What if you had a more definitive answer to what your risks are? Medicine has evolved a great deal. Risk was measured by your personal and family history and a few measures. Blood sugar and cholesterol were the major metabolic markers measured in blood to determine risk of heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s. There are many more sophisticated markers and now your genetic blueprint can better determine your risk.

In my experience as a long term care professional, Long Term care (LTC) is one of those topics, outside of politics and religion that sometimes bring out strong, diverse feelings and emotions from people. It is very possible that thinking about our old age, and not knowing what is going to happen may contribute to the emotional anxiety we have about discussing the topic; but I am not here claiming to have the answer why there are strong feelings sometimes.

If You’re A Man Who Is Gaining Weight, Tired, Doesn’t Feel Good Or Are Aging Prematurely… ~READ THIS REPORT IMMEDIATELY~ This man in the picture is 62 years old! Dear Friend, • Are you ‘Aging Prematurely’? • Do you feel tired and sluggish all the time? • Do you want that old stamina you used to have back? If you answered “YES” to any or all of the questions, you’re in the right place. I’m about to introduce you to something that will change your life and how you feel. It’s

Anti-aging skin care should be a process, and not a reaction to years of sun damage or neglect. Anti-aging should be practiced in a preventative and proactive manner as opposed to reactively, albeit that it's never too late to begin an anti-aging skin care program. If you consistently apply the correct anti-aging techniques in the correct combination over a period of time, the results will soon be noticed by yourself and others, and will encourage you to continue the proces

So, have you made your resolutions? Everyone I know is making them. "I'm going on a diet", one friend has proclaimed...for the 3rd year in a row. "I'm going to save some money", another friend has stated, one who has been known to shop 'til she drops.