August 9, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments
Insomnia is the third most frequent health complaint in the United States. One-third of individuals older than 65 have chronic insomnia, according to sleep expert Carlos Schenck, MD. What is the connection between exercise and sleep? Numerous studies show that vigorous exercise is one of the most effective lifestyle modifications you can make to promote ...
June 12, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments
Who says you can’t teach a mind new tricks at any age? Recent research shows that Americans have the power to positively influence their brain function throughout life – an important realization that is especially relevant for the more than 78 million baby boomers in the United States. Brain health is one of the top ...
May 11, 2010 in Beauty, Conditions & Treatments
Unfortunately we cannot turn back the clock of time, but we can give our skin the best possible care, in order to help delay the process of ageing. With so many chemicals in ordinary skin care products, including the damaging ingredient Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, it is understandable that more and more people are turning to ...
May 10, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments, Health Tips
“If you think hearing aids are synonymous with getting old or becoming less capable, think again,” says Dr. Kathy Landau Goodman, chairperson of the Audiology Awareness Campaign. Most individuals experiencing hearing loss are younger than 65, and hearing loss is significantly affecting their lives at work and home. Fortunately, with today’s wealth of discreet and ...
May 9, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments, Healthy Living
An emerging health trend where a relatively simple illness leads to a number of physical and lifestyle changes is impacting seniors around the country, say immune system researchers from Embria Health Sciences, co-founders of the Nourish America Senior Health Project. They’ve dubbed this trend the Senior Sickness Snowball Effect, which impacts the overall quality of ...
May 8, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) can happen to anyone; in fact more than 10 million Americans are estimated to suffer from this painful condition. One of those 10 million is baseball legend, Hank Aaron. Hank is in the record books for breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary home run record, eventually retiring from the game with 755 home runs. ...
May 7, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments
Diabetes affects more than 23 million people in the United States, with type 2 diabetes representing 90 to 95 percent of those cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But the good news is that people with type 2 diabetes can find balance in their lives with a structured plan that ...
May 7, 2010 in Beauty, Conditions & Treatments
Do you know your skin? Beyond your face and hands, which you probably look at every day, do you know what the skin on the inside of your arms or the bottom of your feet looks like? It’s important to know what your skin looks like – every inch of it – so that if ...
May 6, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments, Fitness
There are a number of reasons why exercise, particularly if performed at the right time of day, is considered the most positive sleep aid for seniors. None, however, are more significant than the fact that exercise is a completely natural form of aid. But before discussing why exercise is such a great sleep aid, it ...
April 29, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments, Health Tips
Spring is one of the most difficult times of the season for people suffering from severe allergies or even asthma. This is especially true for seniors, as allergies and even asthma can further develop even after you retire. Sitting on the sidelines while friends and family members are outside enjoying the nice weather can be ...
