Tag Archives: AGING

Why Having ‘Normal’ or ‘High’ Bone Density is bad for Your Health

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bonedensityA new study published in The Breast Journal, authored by researchers at the Department of Surgery, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY confirms numerous past studies showing low bone mineral density lowers the risk of breast cancer,[i], [ii], [iii], [iv], [v], [vi], [vii], [viii], [ix], [x], [xi], [xii], [xiii]  and validates the hypothesis that women with breast cancer and low bone mineral density will have lower breast cancer recurrence rates than women with so-called ‘normal’ bone density.

In the study, titled, “Bone mineral density is a prognostic factor for postmenopausal Caucasian women with breast cancer,” Continue reading →

Magnesium’s Importance Far Greater Than Previously Imagined

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kaleCalcium deficiency is a common nutritional concern, but how many folks consider the vital importance of magnesium in human health and disease?  

New research published in the journal BMC Bioinformatics indicates that magnesium’s role in Continue reading →

Pessimism about the Future May Lead to Longer, Healthier Life, Research Finds

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Optimistic older adults face greater risk of disabilities and death, study report

Older people who have low expectations for a satisfying future may be more likely to live longer, healthier lives than those who see brighter days ahead, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

“Our findings revealed that being overly optimistic in predicting a better future was associated with a greater risk of disability and death within the following decade,” said lead author Frieder R. Lang, Continue reading →

The Hidden Deficiency Zapping Your Energy and Brainpower

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Unfortunately, many of us are familiar with the hallmark signs of aging: declining strength and energy, brain fog and “senior moments,” irritability, difficulty sleeping, hearing and vision loss…the list goes on and on. Most people either accept these things as “just part of getting older,” or take whatever drugs their doctors prescribe in the hopes of feeling better. But guess what? I have some Continue reading →

How Some People Live to the Age of 100, 122, or Even 150 Years Old

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Advancements in medicine and technology have allowed us to stretch the limits of our maximum life span, and some scientists now believe it is possible to lengthen that span to 150 years and beyond.

     How would you like to live to the age of 100 … or 122 … or even 150 years?

     There is one major thing that limits the average human lifespan to 79 years old— Continue reading →

The Canadian Cancer Society and Neutrogena: Partners

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Cosmetics giant Neutrogena, whose parent company Johnson & Johnson has allowed the use of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in their products (and only announced in August 2012 that they would be removing them by the end of 2015), has taken on Continue reading →

Rebounding

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Did You Know…

… that a simple exercise used by Olympic athletes can fend off aging, re-energize your whole body, and may even prevent cancer?

Rebounding is a simple exercise with exceptional overall health benefits that go far beyond fitness.  The practice of rebounding couldn’t be easier: it requires as little as 5 minutes a day of bouncing lightly or jumping on a trampoline (usually a high-quality mini trampoline used at home).

Yet, despite its simplicity, the effects of rebounding are so astonishing that it has earned Continue reading →

Suzanne Somers’ ‘Bombshell’ Redefines Aging

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In her new book, Suzanne Somers reveals the secrets behind some cutting-edge medical advances that she believes could revolutionize the way we think about getting older.

Suzanne Somers is 65 years old, but you’d never know it from looking at her.

Somers, an actress, author, Continue reading →

What We Can Learn from Bees About Aging

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This here is a story about bees, notoriously hard workers. Older bees, that is, which go and take on responsibilities usually doled out to the younger, stronger bees. When you look at the effects on the brains of these older bees, a picture emerges that could have huge effects for people. Another health breakthrough for dementia, anyone? Continue reading →

L-Carnosine Magic Anti-Aging Bullet

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Did You Know…

…  that an inexpensive nutritional supplement called L-Carnosine is being hailed as by integrative doctors—including Dr. Oz—as the possible “end of old age?”

The nutrient L-Carnosine may come closer to an anti-aging magic bullet than anything else yet discovered.  Continue reading →

The Himalayan Herb That Could Protect Your Aging Brain

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Here’s a health secret you may not know about: shilajit.
Shilajit is a natural substance found mostly in the
Himalayas. What makes shilajit special, and important for you to know about, is the fact that it contains some active ingredients that could help shield you against age-related brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

What is shilajit exactly? Continue reading →

Help for Urinary Incontinence

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Too often, urinary incontinence sufferers settle for wearing an adult diaper to cover up their urine problems. But for the one in six Americans who endure urinary incontinence, there are natural solutions to this troublesome difficulty.

The Incontinence Dilemma

While doing some research recently, I came across this statement in a mainstream health publication: “Incontinence is a problem that affects millions of people all over the world. In recent times, the adult diaper has emerged as one of the best solutions to this problem. This is a far better solution than many traditional remedies, Continue reading →

Fight the Signs of Aging with This

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Do you want to look younger for longer? Do you want to fight the effects of aging? Have you tried a boatload of anti-aging creams and anti-aging solutions to no effect? A new study suggests that pine bark might be worth a shot.

Over time, skin shows its age because of the gradual breakdown of collagen and elastin. But skin can be made healthier, no matter what age you are. “Pycnogenol” is a patented natural supplement with antioxidant abilities that comes from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. The new study found that it improved skin hydration and elasticity in women.

Researchers used 75 milligrams of pine bark extract each day for 12 weeks on 20 healthy women aged 55 to 68. Continue reading →

How Diabetes Could Rob You of Your Hearing

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One of the big problems with diabetes is that it can trigger complications that affect certain areas of the body. A new study has delivered health news having to do with hearing: diabetes, if not controlled well, boosts your risk of hearing loss.

The health breakthrough came when examining women between 60 and 75 years of age. Researchers found that those with well-controlled diabetes had better hearing than women with poorly-controlled diabetes. They also found far worse hearing in women younger than 60 who have diabetes.

(Strangely enough, men had worse hearing loss compared to women, regardless of age or if they were diabetic.)

The normal process of aging includes a certain degree of hearing loss. But it is often accelerated in patients with diabetes — especially if blood-glucose levels are not under control with diet and medication. Their study was published last week in Miami at a medical conference.

This study Continue reading →