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Anti-aging addresses how to prevent, slow, or reverse the effects of aging and help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. It includes scientific research and applications in genetic engineering, tissue engineering, and other medical advances.
The anti-aging marketplace includes ... Views:877
Dementia is a subject that most people try to avoid. Just the thought of memory loss – in a loved one, friend, co-worker or, worse yet, ourselves -- makes us terribly uncomfortable. Unless we are confronted directly with dementia, we prefer to think of it as “someone else’s ... Views:762
You have decided that you want a dog. Your friends down the street have a five-year-old pooch that they want you to have. But, you keep thinking about how cute that little puppy will be. There are advantages to adopting a puppy, but adopting an adult dog can provide just as much excitement as ... Views:1518
One of the most important keys to truly enjoying your retirement lifestyle is learning to live in the now. Unfortunately, this is not the easiest thing to ask people to do. Many of us are constantly overshadowed by the past or worrying about the future. Once you learn to live in the now, ... Views:1087
Does growing old scare you? So much that you hate even talking about growing old?
Do you have a vision of nursing homes and loss of control and being dependent on your children when they should be enjoying their lives, not taking care of you?
Well, here's a question: What are your role ... Views:1230
Does growing old scare you? So much that you hate even talking about growing old?
Do you have a vision of nursing homes and loss of control and being dependent on your children when they should be enjoying their lives, not taking care of you?
Well, here's a question: What are your role ... Views:852
Dogs have a number of jobs. You see them at fire stations and playing favorite companion roles on television. Perhaps the most intriguing of the service dogs are those that provide assistance and those that act as therapeutic tools for people who need them. Dogs that perform roles like this ... Views:1502
There is a difference between aging and getting old. The first is something that you'll do , just as a matter of course, with each and every breath you take until you make your next phasal transition. Getting "old" is totally a mindset; it's avoidable and should be consciously avoided at all ... Views:1777
the time will never be "just right." Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." ~ Napoleon Hill
Wise words from a very wise man
Right now, many people are feeling VERY scattered...distracted...unfocused. It ... Views:966
The speed at which one ages varies greatly. Repeatedly reading about and listening to men and women, just like you, who in their 40s, 60s, 80s … are proven to be in better shape, biologically younger, than the great majority of young adults challenges any self-destructive, self-limiting beliefs ... Views:5700
"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 ... Views:1414
Eat plenty of folic acid to help cut in halve the risk of Alzheimer’s disease according to a recent study conducted by the U.S. National Institute on Aging. Folic acid is found in:
• Oranges
• Lemons
• Green vegetables
The U.S. National Institute on Aging experts studied adults over a period ... Views:993
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 ... Views:1474
Do you remember that old movie title 'The Three Faces of Eve?' I think that title (not the movie) is a good one to describe all of us. For we women are forever tripartite beings - three beings in one.
This notion of female trinity has been with us throughout history, in many cultures, often ... Views:1772
(The following article was published in Gary Craig's newsletter, with a brief introductory note by him. Gary Craig is the founder of EFT (see www.emofree.com).
Hi Everyone,
Jennifer Davidson from Switzerland writes this MUST READ, engaging article on how she overcame many hurdles with her ... Views:4201
The mind is the bridge between matter and spirit. Matter, because of its characteristics, is mutable, variable, changing , perishable and subject to laws, characteristics, conditions, qualities or defects. The spirit is immortal, stable in an absolute way; does not change, does not transform. ... Views:913
1. Take Care of the Body
Twenty years ago, young adulthood was considered to be between the ages of 18 and 22. A recent Gallup poll delivered the newly emerged range of young adulthood as between 18 and 40! We're definitely living longer and staying youthful for more extended periods. This quiet ... Views:1423
Do you have a problem area on your face that you would like to change? Double chin, droopy eyes, jowls, pouches, crows feet or marionette lines? Aging is as sneaky as sun damage and it seems that in a twinkling of an eye, your face can look so different that you might wonder just who is that ... Views:1798
Are you looking for the best eye wrinkle remover anti aging cream for your skin? Do you have wrinkles under your eyes or have you noticed dark circles or eye bags? Then this guide is going to show you 3 easy tips to choose the best wrinkle remover for your eyes.
It is a fact ... Views:1853
Research reveals that 90% of hip fractures are a result of falls, and most of those falls were preventable. Of the elderly fallers who require hospitalization, only 50% will survive past one year post-fall.
Our system of balance (vestibular system) is in our inner ear. It is actually part of ... Views:1239
The groundbreaking study on fertility and diet, done by the Harvard School of Public Health, revealed five critical lifestyle and diet behaviors that impact both fertility and aging. The data comes from the Nurses’ Health Study. With the help of more than 18,000 women, this long-term project ... Views:1931
It's a new year. And it can only mean one thing; another count to your years. In 2008, you do not need to worry about getting older. Your age is largely about how you perceive yourself. Some quarters even say that age is all in the mind. So if you are wondering how you can stop or even turn back ... Views:671
It's like aging is payment for the health and fun you had in youth. No wonder so many older people are depressed. For the general public, the concept of anti-aging is all about trying to turn back the hands of time in order to achieve and maintain a more youthfully appealing appearance. Healthy ... Views:1096
Searching for the Fountain of Youth is costing us a pretty penny. In the United States, the billions of dollars we spend annually on anti-aging products increases by nearly 9% every year. Count me in: I’ve paid for my fair share for eye creams, age-defying moisturizers, even laser treatments. ... Views:1340
This article is meant to help you, the middle age boomer to understand that it is not too late to get your act together. Your health, attitude and physical appearance need an adjustment. It’s no longer about being that svelte hottie that you once were. It is about the status of your current ... Views:2537
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 ... Views:1431
Wrinkles are just a natural consequence of age. But often it happens that they appear well before their due time courtesy of improper skin care or total neglect altogether. Appearance of wrinkles are by itself a grave concern to many and when they appear way before they should, warning bells ... Views:663
If one was to look at the statistics on anti aging products, one would understand the level of obsession among Americans with regards to anti wrinkle creams, anti wrinkle serums, eye creams and more. It is estimated that more than 9 million men and women buy anti aging products on a regular ... Views:730
Giving Up the keys - Who Should Do the Talking?
(Part 2 of a 5 part series discussing the delicate issue of asking an elderly parent to retire from their driving career)
In our previous article “Talking Sex and Talking Driving” we discussed six possible reasons why emotions and ... Views:1172
That first wrinkle.
The realisation that Father Time has just pencilled the first line of age underneath your eyes. Followed by a wistful shrug of acceptance.
Is this how you visualize the day, or rather the moment, of truth?
Picture, instead, this.
It’s your 70th birthday, and the best ... Views:1005
Having the Difficult Conversation
By Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, RN., B.S.N., Attorney at Law
Why is it so hard to talk to our aging parent about difficult subjects, such as getting older, needing help, or planning for being dependent? Sometimes, the elder involved just can’t face it. ... Views:1708
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Today, almost 60% of all men and women living in the US, take some kind of dietary supplements or nutrition products and try to actively improve their health in one way or another. However, the majority of people in western countries is suffering from long-term ... Views:1011
Although 50% of the population in the United States will be over 65 by the year 2025, aging does not have to mean lower productivity and quality of life. In order to stay healthier longer, many people are seeking out the time-tested wisdom of Chinese Longevity Medicine. AGING MAY BE INEVITABLE, ... Views:912
The term preexisting conditions is now sealed into the American experience by Michael Moore's exposure of insurance companies in the movie Sicko. My gut reaction to the insurance method of profit making at the expense of clients was - how can we fight back? But then, I remembered Author and ... Views:1202
Do you know how to care for your skin? Unfortunately, skin doesn’t come with an instruction booklet or care instructions. Thankfully, there are some natural skin care tips that can help keep your skin young and supple.
The skin care tips listed in this article may be slightly different from ... Views:961
The purchase of a new hearing aid that can help with hearing conversation, the television, or the telephone is only the beginning of the process of aural rehabilitation. By the time you bring your new hearing aid home, you should have developed an understanding of what it can do to improve your ... Views:1140
A person’s home is their castle, whether it is an apartment, house or assisted living residence. It should be a place of rest, comfort and safety. Seventy-five percent of falls occur at home. Of these, 50% are caused by environmental factors.
Steps can be taken to help prevent falls and ensure ... Views:1397
My favorite herbs for postmenopausal women are horsetail, oatstraw, red clover, stinging nettle, seaweeds, and the plants rich in flavonoids. These gentle green allies are more like foods than drugs; they offer bone-creating, heart-protecting, disease-preventing, sex-enhancing optimum ... Views:3059
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 ... Views:1374
During our teens and twenties, blood levels of hormones are at peak and start to decline as we enter middle age. Some of us witness uncomfortable body conditions like hot flushes or sudden rise in heartbeat along with extreme emotions such as depression or mood swings. These problems occur due ... Views:873
Throughout the media, we are flooded with sexy over-40s who seem to have stopped time – or at least made it work for them. I’d like to ask Demi Moore, Goldie Hawn or Michelle Pfieffer: How do you do it? There are so many other women hitting their 40s and at the same time their sex drives are ... Views:1783
You may have heard about the superfood known as chlorella. But do you know how powerful its unique nutrition is?
Let me tell you how chlorella changed one man’s life over 60 years ago . . .
At age 54, Hideo Nakayama had just about given up hope. His doctors had given him no more than 5 ... Views:2013
On the assessment form the social service agency I used to work for used to judge a caregiver's level of stress, there's a section about how the person perceives his or her caregiving role. As that section is written, I found it fairly useless for my purposes as a family consultant but it ... Views:2084
We've all heard of the phrase 'beauty comes from within', but what does it actually mean?
Well, since I got my Diploma in Anti Aging Therapy and became a qualified Anti Aging Therapist, I now feel competent enough to tell you.
I must admit that when I first started my Anti Aging course I ... Views:958
Popular beliefs about aging confuse the effects of genes with those of stress and injury. As a result, people associate pains and stiffness directly with aging, and so believe them to be inevitable.
“The thousand natural shocks flesh is heir to” leave their mark in memory. Memory ... Views:1407
As a Sandwiched Boomer, perhaps you have already had talks with your aging parents about their wills, beneficiaries, and advanced medical directives for hospital care. But have you discussed an ethical will or the legacy of meaning they wish to leave behind? As parents grow older, it becomes ... Views:882
Just like the rest of your body, your brain needs to be well-cared for in order to function at its highest level. For example, your memory will be sharper if you practice a daily regimen that includes a challenging cognitive workout. Your body and your brain will both benefit from a varied ... Views:2961
One of the best resources I have found for all types of great information and Medicare Extra Help is the Medicare Rights Center. They are a national, nonprofit consumer service organization. With nearly 45 million people on Medicare they are there to help not just beneficiaries, but their ... Views:1220
We know that some senior citizens are able to live into their eighties and nineties with their minds sharp and their bodies still spry. Will we be among the lucky ones?
Will our brains stay mentally sharp as we age? Or will we be among those who fill nursing homes because their minds no ... Views:1047
It's true. Orchestra conductors live longer than almost any other group of people by three to seven years. Many great conductors have even led major orchestras into their nineties.
There are a number of theories about this...
Some contend that the cardiovascular exercise from repetitive ... Views:1163