A Scientist Experimented On Herself To Treat Her Stage-3 Breast Cancer. It Worked

A Scientist Experimented On Herself To Treat Her Stage-3 Breast Cancer. It Worked A scientist who experimented on herself and successfully treated her stage 3 breast cancer has ignited an ethical debate among researchers over self-experimentation in medicine. Beata Halassy, a virologist and head of a research unit at the University of Zagreb in Croatia, … Continue reading “A Scientist Experimented On Herself To Treat Her Stage-3 Breast Cancer. It Worked”

Solo Aging—Going Solo in Your Golden Years

Solo Aging—Going Solo in Your Golden Years Stacy Davenport, a life coach in Austin, Texas, was approaching 60 and becoming worried about her future. While her friends in Austin and nearby communities were married and had children, Davenport was single and did not have children. “I was flipping out and talked to a friend about … Continue reading “Solo Aging—Going Solo in Your Golden Years”

6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do

6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do Aging is an uncomfortable topic for people, especially for those 60 and over. But just because people try to avoid talking about it doesn’t mean that aging will not happen. Dr. Joshua Septimus, a primary care doctor at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group in Texas, put it this … Continue reading “6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do”

Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right

Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right When most older adults bought their homes, they could climb stairs, step into a bathtub, reach the highest shelf in a cabinet, and vacuum the floors. As the years passed, however, these simple tasks became harder to perform. But despite their limitations, older adults want to … Continue reading “Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right”

Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster

Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster A new study reveals that Alzheimer’s disease advances in two distinct phases, with the second phase causing the most damage to brain cells and specific neurons. Scientists believe this discovery could help to create new treatments for the progressive brain disorder. Nearly seven million people in the United States … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster”

10 Best Anti-Aging Foods, According to Experts

10 Best Anti-Aging Foods, According to Experts You can’t stop the aging process but you can put up a good fight trying to slow it down. And, eating healthy, anti-aging foods regularly is an important weapon to use in the battle. Wendy Bazilian, a registered dietician nutritionist and the owner of Bazilian’s Health in San … Continue reading “10 Best Anti-Aging Foods, According to Experts”

Three Women—Ages 41, 55 and 64—Share Their Secrets To Better Health and Longevity

Three Women—Ages 41, 55 and 64—Share Their Secrets To Better Health and Longevity Lil Eskey knows she cannot turn back the clock on her chronological age. Still, she’s incorporating healthy lifestyle practices to slow down her biological age for as long as possible.  The 41-year-old stay-at-home mother and former fitness instructor from Phoenix, Arizona, wants … Continue reading “Three Women—Ages 41, 55 and 64—Share Their Secrets To Better Health and Longevity”

Foods That Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health

Foods That Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health When considering the impact of food on our physical health, the discussion usually focuses on how certain foods can lead to health issues, such as heart problems, digestive disorders, or weight gain. The conversation, however, turns toward discussing the negative impact that certain foods … Continue reading “Foods That Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health”

A Cheap Drug, Metformin, May Slow Down Aging

A Cheap Drug, Metformin, May Slow Down Aging Older adults are more likely to suffer from cancer, dementia, heart disease, and other chronic diseases. Scientists, however, believe that a “wonder drug,” called Metformin, can prevent these chronic conditions and help older adults live longer. Metformin already exists as a low-cost medication that millions of people … Continue reading “A Cheap Drug, Metformin, May Slow Down Aging”

Add 24 Years To Your Life With 8 Simple Habits Says Study From The American Society For Nutrition

Add 24 Years To Your Life With 8 Simple Habits Says Study From The American Society For Nutrition Members of the professional health community have long been touting the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle. But what specifically should people do to create this lifestyle? One study provides some guidance. The study, involving over 700,000 … Continue reading “Add 24 Years To Your Life With 8 Simple Habits Says Study From The American Society For Nutrition”