World Osteoporosis Day aims to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global health priority for women over 50. Osteoporosis is a silent disease plaguing many women over 50 and their bones. It is a treatable disease and...

Getting old is no easy thing to do. Your body and mind start to change, and you may even feel like they are betraying you during the aging process. It can be incredibly frustrating to be unable...

Dementia is a condition that creates many challenges for people who suffer from it. It also creates challenges for caregivers of dementia patients. The difficult nature of this condition frequently leads people to question whether dementia is...

Life is a rare and wonderful gift. Some people have negative associations with the aging process. They link getting older to feeling sick and weak. They link it to mortality and life passing them by as well....

The human body is a wonder, and science has not yet fully replicated the human body’s functions. Although medical science has found many solutions in the case of dysfunction, it is still unable to have a complete...

Age is just a number. However, there’s just one complication, and that is your body. After the age of 50, you probably face unexpected health problems that prevent you from having a lifestyle you want. On the...

As we get older, it seems like we become more stressed, or at least the cortisol levels within our bodies build up. This is true for women over 50, as extra cortisol is a symptom associated with...

If your mother ever told you to finish your fruit as a child, you may have wondered what vitamin C is and why getting enough of it is so important. Whether you choose to consume abundant fruits...

Exercise is a “catabolic” experience. Exercise breaks down muscle groups during the activity. The “anabolic” opportunity – or the increase in lean muscle – occurs between exercise sessions. Building muscle is a process of breaking down and...

Mens sana in corpore sano. You may be wondering what this line means. Well, this is a Latin phrase that means “A sound mind in a sound body.” It is the secret to a happy and healthy...

After years of research, demonstrations, and protests, the fight to legalize marijuana has made significant headway in the United States. As government officials began loosening restrictions and laws surrounding the cannabis plant, an increased interest in the...

Rooibos, meaning ‘red bush’; is a broom-like member of the plant family Fabaceae that grows in South Africa’s fynbos. The leaves from this bush are used to make herbal tea and cosmetics with high levels of antioxidants....

Some people say life starts after fifty. Maybe it’s true. One thing that starts after 50 and it’s definitely true is that you will have to take better care of yourself and your health. Five decades of living...

“How can I find a face mask that’s best for me?” I bet that’s something you didn’t think you’d ever ask yourself on an almost daily basis, but in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the best...

Getting sick is never pleasant, but many people could be doing more to help their bodies overcome infection. The human immune system is truly impressive, but its effectiveness waxes and wanes depending on how the body is...

No matter your age, it’s always important to care for your mind and body in the best possible way. When reaching a certain age, however, there are extra good habits you certainly need to pay attention to...