Skin10 Skin Care Ingredient No No’s By Jane Farrell articleAs the body’s largest organ, skin is the most important immune defense barrier as well as your largest organ for … Read More→
_ Colon and rectal cancerAmericans Have Colonoscopies Too Often By Jane Farrell articleColonoscopies are a very valuable procedure to screen for the presence of colorectal cancer. However, healthy Americans who do undergo … Read More→
_ PetsThe Neurobiological Basis of Human-Pet Relationships By Jane Farrell articlePeople who have pets often refer to themselves as “pet parents,” but how closely does the relationship between people and … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain Health Senior HealthImmune System Affects Cognitive Decline By Jane Farrell articleScientists have discovered that cognitive decline over the years may be connected to a weakening immune system. The study, by … Read More→
Healthy Diet & NutritionDairy is Good for Your Metabolic Health By Jane Farrell articleResearch done at CHU de Québec Research Center and Laval University in Canada found that dairy consumption may also have … Read More→
SepsisA Novel Therapy for Sepsis By Jane Farrell articleA University of Tokyo research group has discovered that pentatraxin 3 (PTX3), a protein that helps the innate immune system … Read More→
_ Senior HealthEasy Bruising: Common as You Get Older By Jane Farrell articleBy Mayo Clinic Staff Yet another bruise. What caused that dark, unsightly mark on your leg? You don’t recall bumping … Read More→
_ Senior HealthWalking Patterns and Balance Problems By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have learned how to precisely predict the way a foot falls from one step to the next – and … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthNature Group Walks Improve Mental Health By Jane Farrell articleGroup nature walks are linked with significantly lower depression, less perceived stress, and enhanced mental health and well-being, according to … Read More→
Medical CareReducing Wait Time in Doctors’ Offices By Jane Farrell articleUsing a pain clinic as a testing ground, researchers at Johns Hopkins have shown that a management process first popularized … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessMaking The Decision about Breast Implants By Jane Farrell articleShould I get breast implants? Are there alternatives? Will they need to be replaced? No matter what your reason – … Read More→
_ COPDA "Flute" That Helps COPD Patients By Jane Farrell articleA hand-held respiratory device may offer COPD patients improvement in their symptoms, according to a new study from the University … Read More→
Solve the Medical Riddle: She Constantly Feels as Though She’s Swaying and Rocking, Second Week By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the … Read More→
Aging WellThe Plus Side of Population Aging By Jane Farrell articleHere at ThirdAge, we’re delighted to spread some good news about the the fact that the population in the U.S. … Read More→
_ Vision HealthNeed to Know: Pink Eye By Jane Farrell articleAlthough pink eye, or conjunctivitis, affects some very delicate areas of your eye, it’s one of the most treatable eye … Read More→
_ Cancer Center Senior HealthA Cellular "Switch" That Could Battle Aging and Cancer By Jane Farrell articleScientists have found a new “switch” in cells that may be key to healthy aging. Cells are constantly dividing, replacing … Read More→
_ Hearing Loss and Depression By Jane Farrell articleBy Dr. Carol Meyers Living with hearing loss means a lot more than just not being able to hear as … Read More→
_ Prostate cancerMany Men Aren't Following Guidelines for PSA Screening By Jane Farrell articleAlthough medical experts have issued guidelines recommending against the routine screening of elderly men for prostate cancer, the effect of … Read More→