Category Archives: Anti-Aging

Exercise for elderly is recommended not just for better overall health and fitness, but for longevity. Until now, doctors have recommended moderate to intense physical activity. Many elderly people cannot follow this guideline as they start to weaken with age and have health problems that prevent them from doing anything vigorous. However, a new study ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis is a degenerated joint disease that is usually linked with age. It is a type of arthritis that results in the gradual wearing-down of cartilage between joints. Since this cartilage acts like a cushion, its deterioration causes the bones to come in contact with each other, causing excruciating pain and affecting mobility. While there ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects up to 30 million American men; however, there are natural remedies for erectile dysfunction as well as foods that can be considered during treatment. ED is another way of saying impotent. It is a diagnosis that occurs when a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection. If someone experiences ...click here to read more

For some, knitting is a favorite past time because it’s calming and creative. You put together different color yarns to create something useful like socks, sweaters, or scarves. Aside from being relaxing and a creative outlet, a Turkish University is now teaching their seniors how to knit as a means of protecting their memories. In ...click here to read more

An estimated 1.3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but there are therapies to help ease symptoms. As with any autoimmune disease, the immune system acts wrongfully and attacks different areas of the body, leading to destruction and symptoms. In ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is what is known as a “silent” disease. This means that it occurs without showing any symptoms and with no warning. Osteoporosis causes its sufferers to have weak bones that are much more susceptible to damage and fractures. It is estimated that osteoporosis is responsible for a million bone fractures each year worldwide. This ...click here to read more

The flu is never fun, regardless of how old you are. You have a fever, you ache, you have chills, and you can’t do anything because you’re a prisoner to your bed or couch. If it wasn’t bad enough that the flu made you feel horrible, if you’re over the age of 65, you’re at ...click here to read more

Lyme arthritis—arthritis that has its roots in Lyme disease—is associated with an overactive immune response. An overactive immune response occurs when the immune system malfunctions and the white blood cells are unable to distinguish between the body’s cells and foreign particles. These white blood cells end up killing needed cells and tissues inside the body, ...click here to read more

It’s no surprise that as we become older, things in our body just don’t work as they once did. Although life expectancy has increased over the years, the quality of life for the elderly hasn’t really improved much. This means that more people are living longer, but not necessarily in good health. This has created ...click here to read more

With dementia, patient’s memory fades over time. Even though a person may still remember aspects of their life, they go in and out of remembering things and being forgetful. This can be frustrating not only for the sufferer, but for the caregivers too. For patients, not being able to remember surroundings, people, or events can ...click here to read more

The latest research carried out at the University of Central Florida (UCF) reveals how bacteria present in cow milk can cause rheumatoid arthritis. The findings are based on a collaborative study carried out by Saleh Naser, specialist of infectious diseases at UCF; Dr. Shazia Béga, a rheumatologist at UCF; and Robert Sharp, a doctoral candidate ...click here to read more

More and more people are living to 100, as advancements in medicine along with awareness of healthy lifestyle habits continue to improve. Aging is constantly being studied by experts—they want to find out why some people live longer than others and how we can have more people reaching that triple-digit age. One major finding in ...click here to read more

According to research published in The Journal of Physiology, elderly people lose muscle mass and muscle strength faster in their legs, which affects their walking speed. Once walking speed is affected, people tend to be less active and this affects their overall health and even their life span. If you build up muscle, not only will ...click here to read more

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be improved with a healthy body weight and exercise. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine and can lead to pain, fatigue, and stiffness. But research has shown regular exercise can help improve it. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) outlined recommendations for patients with ...click here to read more