Category Archives: Anti-Aging

Physical activity has proven to be an effective way to combat weight gain in premenopausal and postmenopausal women– even in moderate amounts. Menopause signifies the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle as well as fertility. During this time the ovaries no longer produce estrogen or progesterone – two key female hormones. Menopause typically occurs naturally ...click here to read more

You may be wondering, What is pseudogout? Well, you probably have heard of gout, the painful condition that commonly affects the large toe. But pseudogout? While it does sound similar, there are some notable differences. Before we outline the differences between gout and pseudogout, let’s further explain pseudogout, to give you a better understanding. Pseudogout, ...click here to read more

Depression, sleep apnea and sleep quality have been found to increase the risk of erectile dysfunction. Sleep apnea is a condition where a person may stop breathing throughout the night and be abruptly awakened to regain their breath. This condition can contribute to numerous health concerns, including diabetes and hypertension. Furthermore, sleep apnea can impair ...click here to read more

Inflammatory systemic autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Sjögren’s syndrome, have all been found to overlap. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to produce antibodies that produce widespread inflammation all over the body and can result in tissue damage. Any part of the body, including the skin, joints, brain, ...click here to read more

Conditions such as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and cubital tunnel syndrome are common elbow pain causes. The elbow is a hinge joint located between the humerus and the upper arm. Along with the bicep muscles, the elbow allows for bending and rotating and the ligaments allow for stabilization. Elbow pain can also result from arthritis, ...click here to read more

Early physical therapy has shown to produce modest pain relief for those with low back pain. Considering that ten percent of people experience low back pain at some point in their lives, the option of physical therapy may ease a lot of frustration. A team of researchers at the University of Utah in Salt Lake ...click here to read more

Menopausal hot flashes and night sweats can make living in your own skin seem unbearable. The constant heat and sweating can be uncomfortable and make sleeping quite difficult. A hot flash is a sudden feeling of heat, sometimes followed by redness and sweating. The cause of hot flashes is still unknown, but they tend to ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones. Individuals with osteoporosis experience bone density loss, making bones more fragile and prone to fractures. Osteoporosis typically affects women more than men, but being female isn’t the only risk factor. Other risk factors for osteoporosis include being older in age, being Caucasian or Asian, bone structure, body ...click here to read more

There are many different types of arthritis, but they all share one common trait – pain. Living with pain is not enjoyable; it can make easy tasks seem difficult, and it can deter you from doing a lot of your favorite activities. For this reason, arthritis is a large part of why you may be ...click here to read more

Gout risk is higher with purine-rich foods as it increases uric acid levels.  Purines are a chemical compound found in some foods. Gout is a condition that affects joints and the musculoskeletal system. It is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by an excess of uric acid. Uric acid is the product of metabolic processes. ...click here to read more

Preventing arthritis in your hands can be achieved with exercise and natural remedies. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which wears out the protective cartilage found between the joints. When cartilage is worn down it allows the bones to rub together, which can ...click here to read more

Falls in the elderly are shown to be caused by urinary tract infections (UTI) and blood and respiratory infections. These infections are commonly causes by a bacteria that has entered the body. Falls are serious problems for the elderly as their bones are frailer, thus contributing to greater consequences such as fractures. Healing time also ...click here to read more

How often do you say you’re tired, you need a nap or that you just don’t have the energy to get through the day? If it’s too many times to count, then you have yourself a low-energy problem. Maybe you’re always stuck in traffic, have endless errands to run, or there simply aren’t enough hours ...click here to read more

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has been found to be the leading anxiety disorder in the elderly. Generalized anxiety disorder consists of persistent, excessive and unrealistic worry. It is a daily occurrence that plagues sufferers. These individuals often expect the worst, even without any reason to believe something bad will occur. Anything in their life can ...click here to read more