Healthy Aging
You know stress contributes to heart disease, digestive difficulties and sleep disorders such as insomnia. But now research has linked stress to Alzheimer’s disease. And it’s not just any stress, it’s the daily stress – the ongoing, unrelenting stress you experience as you navigate life – that’s to blame. The University of California, San Diego… Read more »
Just as you need to work out your muscles to maintain them, your brain also needs exercise. Scientists now believe that performing regular, targeted brain exercises can also increase your brain’s cognitive reserve for later on. We’ve compiled six brain exercises that can help sharpen both your long- and short-term memory. As we get older, our… Read more »
The foods we eat can have a big impact on the structure and health of our brains. Eating a brain-boosting diet can support both short- and long-term brain function. The brain is an energy-intensive organ, using around 20 percent of the body’s calories, so it needs plenty of good fuel to maintain concentration throughout the day. The brain also requires… Read more »
When you are in chronic pain, your body is in an inflammatory state. What you eat may not only increase inflammation, it can also set you up for other chronic conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Here are four foods you should avoid to decrease inflammation. Saturated Fats – Several studies have shown… Read more »
Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up on exercise. But a lot of people do – just one out of four people between the ages of 65 and 74 exercise on a regular basis. Many people assume that they’re too out of shape or sick or tired or just plain… Read more »
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that affects an estimated 5.7 million Americans. It is the sixth leading cause of death among all adults and the fifth leading cause for those aged 65 or older.That number… Read more »
Glucosamine is well known as a remedy for arthritis and joint problems. But, did you know that glucosamine in creams or an oral supplement has anti-aging properties? As we age, our glucosamine levels tend to drop. Applied to the skin, glucosamine cream helps stimulate the cellular renewal process, which helps remove and replace old, dead… Read more »
A new meta-analysis has found that people with diabetes appear to have a higher risk of developing cancer than those without diabetes, and the risk is greater in women than men. Although previous studies have found a link between diabetes and cancer risk, it wasn’t clear until now whether gender also played a role. In… Read more »
We have heard time and again the importance of living an active lifestyle. But exactly how much exercise we need to gain various health benefits, including heart health and brain health is still unclear. A recent study aimed to determine just how much exercise is needed to improve your ability to think. Researchers recruited 101… Read more »
Growing older is one of life’s certainties. But the average lifespan of Americans is increasing and it has to do with lifestyle choices people are making to slow the aging process. Growing old gracefully isn’t about avoiding wrinkles and gray hair; the ultimate goal is to maintain brain alertness, preserve energy levels and prevent disease…. Read more »