Key in aging is cultivating new friends along the way
Donn Trenner, 91, estimates that two-thirds of his friends are dead. “That’s a hard one for me,” he said. “I’ve lost a lot of people.” As baby boomers age,…
Wellness Travel: My Relaxing Visit To Le Monastère Des Augustines
“If you like “wellness travel,” you’ll want to book a personal or girls’ getaway to Le Monastère Des Augustines , located in the historic wings of the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec…
Is Your Smartphone Prematurely Aging Your Skin?
All of our screens emit primarily blue light—televisions, computers, smartphones, all of them. We already know that blue light at night can mess with our circadian rhythms by destroying…
Diet Changes That Boost Mental and Emotional Wellness
By Erin Chamerlik – Depression is one of the most prevalent and costly medical conditions in the world. There is research to prove and support what forward-thinking health practitioners are…
High blood pressure threatens the aging brain, study finds
Here’s yet another reason to get your blood pressure under control: High blood pressure later in life may contribute to blood vessel blockages and tangles linked to Alzheimer’s disease…
Your Body Has A Bone to Pick With You About Your Diet
By Dr. Victor Romano— Most people know that when you look for a house, you want a place with “good bones.” In other words, if the structure of the…
Try Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention
Patricia Bethke Bing, 75, a retired community organizer in Knoxville, Tenn., has been practicing Tai chi for approximately 20 years. She practices three days a week, for 40 minutes, with…
Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Aging Made Worse by Diets High in Fats and Sugars, Study Shows
The combination of two factors, aging and eating foods high in sugar or fats, raises susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease, a study in mice reports. The research, “Evaluation of neuropathological…
15 Habits You Never Knew Were Aging Your Brain
Conditions From the walk you skipped this morning to the snacks you’ll have before bedtime, your daily choices may have a big impact on your risk of developing dementia…
Java Jolt: Coffee May Boost Longevity
Richard Vogel, AP Images A British study reinforces earlier research showing health benefits of regularly drinking coffee. Go ahead and have that cup of coffee , maybe even several…
