_ Aging WellFoods That Won’t “Frail” You By Sondra Forsyth article By Robert Ashton M.D. With aging comes frailty. The more frail we are, the more likely we are to get sick or die from chronic illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, and other leading causes of death. If you can slow the debilitating process, then you have a shot at living not only a longer life, but a healthier one too.
_ Aging WellGenes That Protect Against Frailty By Sondra Forsyth articleFrailty is a common condition associated with old age, characterized by weight loss, weakness, decreased activity level and reduced mobility, which together increase the risk of injury and death. Yet, not all elderly people become frail. Some remain vigorous and robust well into old age. The question remains: Why?
_ Aging Well Brain HealthRight Brain Stays Youthful as We Age By Sondra Forsyth articleAt least one part of the human brain appears to be able to process information the same way in older age as it does in the prime of life, according to research conducted at the University of Adelaide in Australia and presented at the 12th International Cognitive Neuroscience Conference in Brisbane in July 2014.
_ Aging Well Well-beingWatch: How to Live Over 100 Years By Sondra Forsyth articleHere's another addition to our ThirdAge Video Collection. Press play to start learning!
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_ SexThe Foods of Love By Jane Farrell articleBy Eve MarxAphrodisiacs are aromatic foods, recipes and potions believed to be sexual and sensual enhancers found in nature. Many of these potent love tools and libido lifters have been in use for centuries. There are dozens of known aphrodisiacs in the world. Is it time for you to learn about some of them?Essential oils that do more than smooth
_ Aging Well Senior HealthLonger Lives, Fewer Age-Related Illnesses By Sondra Forsyth articleLiving long and well may eventually be more possible, thanks to a surprise result of the work of scientists at The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia. While developing a new cancer drug, the researchers discovered that mice lacking a specific protein live longer lives with fewer age-related illnesses. The mice, which lack the TRAP-1 protein, demonstrated less age-related tissue degeneration, obesity, and spontaneous tumor formation when compared to normal mice. The teams findings could change how scientists view the metabolic networks within cells.
_ Beauty & Style HairWatch: Women and Hair Loss By Sondra Forsyth articleHere's another addition to our ThirdAge Video Collection. Press play to start learning!
_ Cosmetic SurgeryBeware of Claims About Cosmetic Stem Cells Procedures By Sondra Forsyth articleAdvertising claims for cosmetic procedures using stem cells are running far ahead of the scientific evidence for safety and effectiveness, according to a review in the August 2014 issue ofPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Dr. Michael T. Longaker of Stanford University Medical Center and colleagues wrote: "Stem cells offer tremendous potential, but the marketplace is saturated with unsubstantiated and sometimes fraudulent claims that may place patients at risk."
_ Stress-Free LivingNot Wild about Your Backyard Wildlife? By Sondra Forsyth article By Diane Blum A variety of wildlife routinely exists in many neighborhood backyards. Homes that are near open space, hills, natural water sources, meadows and the like are known as an urban or suburban interface. In these areas in particular, people not only will see deer and other small animals, but sometimes more dangerous wildlife may move in. Hillside development may destroy previously wild habitat. Drought can also cause bears, mountain lions, and other predators to move in to residential areas.
_ Skin Skin HealthWatch: Can You Sunburn in The Car? By Jane Farrell articleHere's another addition to our Third Age video collection. Press play to start learning.
_ SexRestarting Your Sex Life By Jane Farrell articleNormal aging brings physical changes in both men and women. These changes sometimes affect the ability to have and enjoy sex. A woman may notice changes in her vagina. As a woman ages, her vagina can shorten and narrow. Her vaginal walls can become thinner and also a little stiffer. Most women will have less vaginal lubrication. These changes could affect sexual function and/or pleasure.
_ Aging Well Caregiving3 Tips for Choosing an Assisted-Living Home for Your Parents By Sondra Forsyth article By Peder JohnsenSeventy percent of people age 65 and older will need long-term care at some point in their lives, according to a 2014 study by CareScout, a division of Genworth Financial Services. But that doesn’t mean they have to sacrifice quality of life. In fact, a person who needs some assistance with day-to-day living will often find he or she is much happier in a good assisted-living community with an atmosphere that reminds them of their former home.
_ Aging Well Exercise Health & Fitness Healthy Diet & Nutrition7 Strategies to Optimize Your Growth Hormone By Sondra Forsyth article By Sara Gottfried MD“My husband and I had the most amazing sex in years,” Martha began, slightly cautious she was oversharing. When my facial expressions suggested otherwise, she continued:
_ Aging WellLife Expectancy Gains Threatened By Sondra Forsyth articleA study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that the more ailments you have after retirement age, the shorter your life expectancy. The analysis, one of the first to examine the burden of multiple chronic conditions on life expectancy among the elderly, may help explain why increases in life expectancy among older Americans are slowing.A report on the findings, based on an analysis of 1.4 million Medicare enrollees, appears in the August 2014 issue of the journal Medical Care.
_ Aging WellThere’s No Place Like Home – For Growing Old By Sondra Forsyth article“The stairs are getting so hard to climb.” “Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner.” “I’ve lived here 40 years. No other place will seem like home.”These are common issues for older people. And, you may share the often-heard wish—“I want to stay in my own home!” The good news is that with the right help you might be able to do just that.
_ Beauty & Style HairWatch: DIY Pool Hair Remedy By Sondra Forsyth articleHere's another addition to our ThirdAge Video Collection. Press play to start learning!
_ Money MattersThe Documents Every Woman Should Have By Jane Farrell articleThere’s more to managing your money than the shoebox filled with crumpled receipts under your bed. According to Patrice C. Washington, Money Maven of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, organizing paperwork and keeping track of financial and legal documents is imperative to your financial well-being.“It is hard to stay on top of your finances if documents are scattered about,” Washington says. “On top of that, many women don’t know which types of documents they need or even where to start.”