Category Archives: Anti-Aging

Memory loss is a growing concern worldwide as populations continue to age. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are climbing and are expected to double. As we age, there is some normal memory loss that we experience that is harmless. But how can you tell the difference between normal age-related memory loss and dementia? Here ...click here to read more

October 29th is World Psoriasis Day and it was created by patients suffering from the condition to help raise awareness. Psoriasis is a long-lasting autoimmune disease that is characterized by patches of abnormal skin. It often leads those affected to suffer from extreme itchiness and embarrassment, as these patches can be quite obvious. To do ...click here to read more

Attention ladies: Finally, a beer company has you in mind. The Portsmouth Brewery in New Hampshire has developed a craft beer to help you combat those nasty menopausal symptoms. Common symptoms of menopause include insomnia, hot flashes, and headaches. Women experience these symptoms as a result of changing hormones which take place during menopause. The ...click here to read more

The false illusion is that as we age, we must feel tired and become weaker—this is not necessarily true. Sure, we may slow down as we get older, but feeling tired and weak doesn’t have to be a part of aging. In fact, these symptoms may actually mean something more serious, especially if they are ...click here to read more

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and is diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 months without having a period. While this time in a woman’s life does come with many biological changes, a new study finds that the brain of menopausal women uses less energy, a characteristic similarly seen with Alzheimer’s disease patients. ...click here to read more

There are a lot of different things that can impact a person’s libido including medical conditions, stress, being overweight, and even psychological factors. But you may not realize that your job is a large contributing factor as well. In particular, performing shift work has been shown to have a negative impact on libido, sleep, urinary ...click here to read more

Our bones and joints are some of the most important structures of the human body, which is why the week of October 12–20 has been designated Bone and Joint Health National Action Week. It is a time that focuses attention on the bone and joint disorders such as back pain and arthritis, which is why ...click here to read more

Many of us spend countless dollars on anti-aging formulas, whether they be supplements or creams. The journey to being young forever is definitely a long one, and it seems that people will spend their life savings to look and feel younger. But the secret behind anti-aging isn’t complicated—it’s quite simple and can easily be integrated ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a common condition among women over the age of 50. Some women may not realize they have osteoporosis until they experience a broken bone or fracture. This is because the symptoms of osteoporosis are not as evident as other conditions. Osteoporosis is often caused by changes in hormones along with a lack of ...click here to read more

Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting our ability to remember and think. The condition can be so pronounced that daily functioning, like the ability to cook for yourself and managing finances, can be negatively affected. An estimated 46.8 million people were living with dementia in 2015, with this number ...click here to read more

When it comes to increasing your desire and libido, you have some options. Some people eat certain foods, others pop pills, while others rely on a glass of wine. Whatever you do to keep that flame going, there’s a new study suggesting that there is a simple way you can boost your libido. Sexual interest ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disorder that causes pain and stiffness in the joints and can also affect a wide variety of bodily systems. Despite all of its negative effects on the body, rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages. However, a team of researchers from the University of ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a condition that destroys a person’s memory and other vital mental functions. It is the most common form of dementia, a broad category of brain disease that leads those affected to gradually lose their ability to think and remember. An estimated five million Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. This number ...click here to read more

Elbow arthritis is a painful condition that may be caused by overuse, trauma, or simply just getting older. Much like other joints of the body, the elbow joint is lined with cartilage that acts to provide support, allows for flexibility of movement, and help to protect the end of the joint from constant friction. However, ...click here to read more