By Dorothy O’Shea – It took a positive result on a colon cancer screening test for me to get serious about my health. Don’t get me wrong. I’m a runner and a vegetarian, so it wasn’t my lifestyle I was worried about. In the months leading up to my 50th
Determining the cause behind your back pain may be a complicated process. But preventing the pain from occurring in the first place may be simple. Adopting just a few every day habits can help you relieve pressure, protect your spine, lessen the strain and strengthen your muscles. The following are
Imagine finding out, after two back surgeries and recurring pain, that all you had was a torn muscle that could have been repaired with a non-invasive therapy called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) that stimulates the healing of bone and soft tissue. Or imagine learning about natural, effective treatment for balancing hormones
There are many health benefits that come along with drinking tea. Drinking this soothing beverage regularly can be especially advantageous as you age and may even prevent the onset of certain health problems. Here are a few of the main health benefits of tea. Antioxidants Green tea, in particular, has
By Dr. Aaranson – In today’s modern world, much is still unknown about cancer. Although there are studies going on all of the time, and we continue to learn more each day, we are still unsure of the exact causes of cancer, along with the best ways to treat it. Some
The women of today have built a life competing with men in the professional world and have, for the first time in history, earned their rightful place in positions of authority. No, women are not yet where they want to be on the hierarchical food chain, but at least they
Headaches are a blight we all must face at times in our lives, whether they are random; from playing the games consoles for too long; watching a 3D movie; being hungover, or stressed. Some people have to suffer them with a lot more regularity than the rest of us and
By Dr. Aaranson – Visits to the doctor increase with the same regularity as the number of candles on our birthday cakes, or so it seems! Whether dealing with pains or treating a disease, we place an enormous amount of trust in our doctors. We leave our health and well-being in
By Anthony Atkins − Getting proper rest and sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our overall health. A good night’s sleep not only leaves you feeling more rested, but also greatly benefits your physical and mental health in both the short and long term. It’s vital, then,
Many people with Osteoarthritis suffer from pain and restrictions that have nothing to do with osteoarthritis at all. One of my greatest frustrations, is when people suffer needlessly. I had pain and restriction in my knees with osteoarthritis for 7 years. When I stumbled on the solution it took me 3 months to resolve
People are more concerned about their health than they have ever been before. There is an enormous amount of websites that provide tips regarding what people can do to live longer and healthier lives. The large amount of information that is available to the general public has helped to educate
By Dr. Aaranson – For some, living with joint pain can be an annoyance – something that can be an inconvenience to them as they go about their everyday tasks. For others, it can be debilitating, leading to extreme discomfort and that can make it almost impossible for them to lead
By Kacey Mya Bradley – Stress can make itself apparent in many different forms, and dealing with too much for an extended period of time can be harmful in many ways. You can’t always control the situations in your life, but you can choose how you respond to your circumstances.
By Cloe Mayhair – Cognitive ability gives us the capacity to think, remember, and take control of our bodies, and is one of the most important things to preserve over time. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia both rob a person of the ability to think for themselves, and unfortunately, there hasn’t
By Carol Trehearn – A large percentage of older people will experience a change in their sleeping patterns. For over 50’s, it is not uncommon to find that you wake up more often in the night as well as take more frequent naps during the day, especially once you have
Have you noticed that your husband has been acting differently lately? Does he seem uninterested, down, or just tired? While there are many things that could be causing these emotions, one of them is often overlooked. Diet, exercise, and stress levels can all impact someone’s mood, but for men, it
By Vanessa Sheets – Have you ever experienced emotional grief so painful, it felt like your heart was breaking? It turns out that broken heart syndrome is a real thing- and 90 percent of those affected are women. “I’ll never forget a case I had whose child nearly drowned in
By Carol Meyers, Au.D. – Depending on the life stage you’re entering on your next milestone birthday, your personal physician will present a set of tests they want you to undergo to maintain optimal health. Unfortunately, one important test recommendation some neglect to mention is for your hearing. While you
By Vanessa Sheets – If you’d rather do just about anything else (swimsuit shop, clean your house, visit your mother-in-law) than go to the dentist, you’re not alone. Researchers found that women in their forties were more likely to fear going to the dentist than any other age group, according
By Tamekia Reece – Think there’s nothing you can do to slow down age-related memory loss? Think again. Although there isn’t a surefire way to prevent yourself from experiencing any decline in memory, there are things you can do to keep your memory at its best for as long as
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