Gray Hair? When it comes to your hair, there’s no getting around it. You cannot stop it from turning gray as you get older, no matter how hard you try. “Just as the skin ages and the rest of the organs in your body age, the hair ages, too,” Helen He, an assistant professor in … Continue reading “Gray Hair?”
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Aging in Place Challenges
Aging in Place Challenges For many older adults, aging in place means staying independent and maintaining control over their lives. But seniors should be aware that staying in their homes as long as possible can come with a number of challenges. Research shows that due to the growing older adult population in the United States … Continue reading “Aging in Place Challenges”
1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age
1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age Do you sometimes feel a little stiffness in your hips when you get up, but the twinge eases a bit once you start walking? What we may not realize is that hips can tighten with age, especially when we spend a lot of time … Continue reading “1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age”
Common Habits of People Who Live to Over 100
Common Habits of People Who Live to Over 100 Many people are living to be 100, and what they do to reach that age is really not a secret at all. Longevity specialists say centenarians (people who are 100 or older) follow a lifestyle that includes healthy habits. Since aging is unavoidable, developing certain habits … Continue reading “Common Habits of People Who Live to Over 100”
The Best Exercises For Long-Term Health
The Best Exercises For Long-Term Health If you want to stay healthy as you age, it’s not enough just to watch your diet. Staying active and regular exercise will also support your long-term health goals. When it comes to exercising, however, doing only one workout “will not address all of the areas of deficit” … Continue reading “The Best Exercises For Long-Term Health”
The Best Foods To Eat For A Long Life
The Best Foods To Eat For A Long Life If you want to increase your lifespan, nutrition experts offer two suggestions that would help, but make many people groan: Be mindful of what you eat and exercise regularly. “If you want to live longer, improve what you’re eating and start moving your body more,” Dr. … Continue reading “The Best Foods To Eat For A Long Life”
Better Sleep
Better Sleep It happens more often than you might prefer. As soon as your head hits the pillow, you move around in bed until you find a comfortable position. After a short time, you’re off to dreamland. But rather than sleeping throughout the night, you suddenly find yourself wide awake at 3:00 a.m. You … Continue reading “Better Sleep”
Surprising Drug Combination May Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Surprising Drug Combination May Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Progression Researchers at The University of Texas (UT) at San Antonio made a surprising discovery that could prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease. In a study conducted on mice, scientists at UT’s Long School of Medicine found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) combined with celecoxib improved memory and reduced brain … Continue reading “Surprising Drug Combination May Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Progression”
Social Security Warnings
Social Security Warnings With the cost of living continuing to rise, many older adults receiving Social Security benefits are going back to work to make ends meet. If you decide to work, you might be surprised to see your monthly Social Security benefits decreasing in 2026, making it even more challenging to keep up with … Continue reading “Social Security Warnings”
Does Genetics Or Environment Cause Diseases?
Does Genetics Or Environment Cause Diseases? When examining why neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), are increasing, it’s commonly assumed that age and genetics are the primary contributors to these diseases. However, growing scientific evidence indicates that exposure to microplastics, air pollutants, pesticides, and other environmental toxins plays … Continue reading “Does Genetics Or Environment Cause Diseases?”