Category Archives: Anti-Aging

When something poses a threat to our well-being it is considered stress. Some levels of anxiety get us going in a positive direction and are good for us, but when the stress hurts both our mental and physical health of course it is not good for us. One of the biggest problems is that stressors ...click here to read more

Most people think of bones as hard, permanent structures that support us day in and day out, yet the truth is that bones are constantly changing. They become dense as we grow from birth and then as we get older they have the potential to become weaker. Bone health is something many people don’t think ...click here to read more

There have been countless facts and figures relating to the male vs. female battle as a whole. And while it varies from country to country, there is one pretty well known truth. Women seem to win when it comes to the longevity battle, having a life expectancy that is considerably longer than their male counterparts ...click here to read more

Menopause can be a scary and confusing time with all of the changes that happen to your body because of fluctuation hormones.  While you may be embarrassed to talk to your health care professional about awkward questions that you many have about your body during menopause, it is essential that you talk about your questions ...click here to read more

An interesting new study has suggested that the idea of “living long and happy” might actually be a stretch. As a matter of fact, the idea of the grumpy old man, or the bitter old woman might really be onto something. The study suggests that those who don’t have high hopes for a happy and ...click here to read more

 “A broccoli serving a day will keep the osteoarthritis away.” This may seem like a farfetched statement, and truth be told, it is a bit of an exaggeration, but there is mounting evidence that there’s some truth behind it. Considering the fact that there is no known cure for osteoarthritis, and that broccoli is readily ...click here to read more

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has been collecting data on nipping, tucking, and augmenting for 15 years and despite some negative press about anti-aging procedures along the way, their information shows the demand for cosmetic intervention is going no-where but up. In fact, the society reports that the quest to look younger led ...click here to read more

With the elderly population getting older, and living longer than ever, the issue of medical advancements and longevity appears to have been solved…right? Wrong. While senior citizens are living longer than ever they also have a whole slew of other concerns studies say, and that is that because longevity aside, elderly folks are also a ...click here to read more

Most of us go on this endless search for ways to look younger, be it a secret cosmetic product or a style of dressing that would enhance our image.  Body shape is considered as a major factor that influences our self-esteem— it apparently has a negative correlation with how we feel.  The smaller our body ...click here to read more

You probably know olive oil can be good for your health — and good for your pasta — but olive oil may also be good for your skin. This is especially true if you have extremely dry skin or are allergic to topical creams and lotions. While it may have gotten somewhat of a bad ...click here to read more

Today, I want to talk to you about calcium. Usually when I bring this topic up with a patient, I get an exaggerated eye-roll in response, along with a “Thanks Dr. Mintzer. But I already know about calcium – I need it to build strong bones, and to prevent osteoporosis.” And so I respond – ...click here to read more

Studies show that many people get hungry and irritable at around 3 or 4 p.m. Grabbing a small snack like an apple can provide the energy boost people need to get them through until dinner time. But a new survey claims that sugar may not be the only thing that crashes at this time of ...click here to read more

It’s happening more and more. With the centenarian population growing in the United States by the day, to the tune of over a 65% growth over the past 30 years in fact, researchers are beginning to wonder exactly what it could be that is causing people to live longer than ever before. There was a ...click here to read more

It seems like a trick that is just way too easy to work. We’ve all heard the idea that working out, even just a little every day could help you live longer. But is something so simple really an attainable goal? And if you were told that just by working out for a few minutes ...click here to read more