By Myrna Beth Haskell– A huge number of our mothers, sisters, and female friends are silently suffering from depression. That’s because depression is hard to talk about. Frequently, women who suffer from depression perceive their plight as something to be endured alone. After all, mood swings and transient “blues” are
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
Tobacco companies designed cigarettes to keep you hooked, so it’s not your fault if you’re still smoking. In fact, in the beginning society encouraged smoking to make men stronger with more stamina. Now, we are aware of the truth about what cigarettes do to our bodies. If you’re thinking about
Over 50 percent of people age 65 and over experience at least one problem with sleep. As our bodies age, it becomes more difficult to get good sleep, but this is a time when we need it to allow for rest and recharging for the next day. Learn more about
Having an elder loved one in a nursing facility shouldn’t be worrisome. You trust the facility to provide them with the best care. Unfortunately, there can be as many as 5 million elder victims each year. Because elder abuse can be difficult to spot, the following signs can help you
By Nikki Williams− We’re told that stress is the root of many diseases—that we should avoid it at all costs and seek to minimize it when we do encounter it. But believe it or not, there’s a type of stress that does wonders for you—refining your focus, drive, and intensity
By Sheryl Coonan – When faced with a cancer diagnosis, whether it is yourself or a loved one, it is natural to want to search for alternative methods to fight the disease in conjunction with traditional treatment methods. Nutrition and diet are important for staying healthy, boosting your immune system and
Do you also have trouble with idea of sitting perfectly still for 30, 20, or even 10 minutes? The good news is that you can still reap many of the benefits of meditation by participating in a hobby that you love. One of the most powerful meditative hobbies is needlework.
By Vanessa Sheets – As you pull out your bathing suit from last summer, you break into a cold sweat. You’re not sure you can wear this on your upcoming beach vacation with your husband. As you peel off the bathing suit, you sigh. It feels like you’ll never be
By Jeff Davidson− Three months into the new year, can you find your New Year’s resolutions and determine what progress you’ve made? If you can’t find them, no matter. Here are some ideas for having a positive April: * As Easter and Passover dawn, spring cleaning follows
Do you know the difference between the two? Most people use the terms interchangeably–the two are not the same. Antiperspirants work by preventing perspiration from occurring (with Aluminum). Deodorants allow perspiration, but block odor. Deodorants accomplish this by killing the bacteria that cause odor. From a purely natural standpoint, it makes
By The Apia Team – Over 50s rate themselves healthier than 25-34 year olds QUASHING TRADITIONAL PERCEPTIONS: Turning 50 no longer means that you’ve passed your prime in terms of health and fitness, with research commissioned by over 50s insurer Apia, showing Australia’s over 50s are fighting fit and loving
Age management is a specific area of medicine that is quickly growing in popularity. With a focus on preventative medicine to help prevent age-related disease and help you retain your youth, age management programs are designed to help you look and feel your best. The most well-known age management or
You may be surprised to know that 1 out every 5 people are plagued with constipation woes. This condition is often kept under wraps as it can be embarrassing. Many people suffer constipation, but find it hard to discuss it even with their doctor. If you are one of those who
Traditionally, people have used glasses and contacts to restore their vision. However, today more and more people are opting for LASIK eye surgery to correct their vision. Lasik surgery may eliminate or reduce the need for corrective lenses. However, as you would for any medical procedure or surgery, it is
Back pain can make everything feel more difficult, and when it is severe, it can even prevent you from being as active as you’d like. There are all kinds of reasons why people experience back pain, and all different muscles and areas in the back that can be affected. With
By Chris Skeete – Detoxification is all about cleaning the body from the inside out. Removing toxins from your body followed by pumping of healthy nutrients through eating healthy food into our bodies will not only keep you healthy but also disease-free. It’s advisable to detoxify at least once a
Your alarm clock screams as you roll over and hit the snooze button for the third time. Realizing the reality of your morning schedule, you begrudgingly roll out of bed to start your day. Your body is aching and tired. As you envision the challenges of the day, feelings of
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