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Say Goodbye to Wrinkles!
October 1st, 2012New light is being shed on a ten-year compilation of research regarding the benefits of MSM (methylsulfonylmethane). MSM has traditionally been used to help reduce joint pain and inflammation. Sulfur—a long-time friend of the dermatology industry—is a key component in MSM.
Bewildered and Beleaguered Baby Boomers Tackle Caregiving
September 1st, 2012You’re exhausted. You can’t sleep, and your marriage and relationships are strained—all while you’re bearing the agony of impending loss. How do you manage the endless challenges facing you?
As a caregiver, there are times you just want to give up. But there are ways to tackle caregiving while keeping yourself intact.
Health News: Bees Can “Turn Back Time” and Reverse Brain Aging
September 1st, 2012Scientists at Arizona State University (ASU) have discovered that older honeybees effectively reverse brain aging when they take on nest responsibilities typically handled by much younger bees.
Toxic or Terrific?: The Truth About Skin Peels
People often ask me questions about all the different ways to resurface the skin and repair the damage done by "too much fun in the sun," poor skin care, and photo-aging. There are many options available today that address skin problems, but it can be a bewildering experience to sort though them all.
The Science of Prevention
The key to living a healthy, balanced life is practicing prevention. Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Don't Worry About Cholesterol!
July 1st, 2012I’m going to tell you a secret—something that the smartest, most cutting-edge health professionals already know and talk about amongst themselves. This information isn’t widely known or accepted yet, but it will be, at which point we will all shake our heads, look back, and say, “What were we thinking?”
Get ready to be shocked.
Get ready to be shocked: high cholesterol doesn't cause heart disease.Age Gracefully
July 1st, 2012The word “old” is not usually a desired description, but since we lack an acceptable alternative, maybe the focus should be on healthy ways to grow old. You can’t turn back the clock, but choices you make can help you age well.
Take control of the aging process to make your "wonder years" the best yet.Treating Osteoporosis
May 1st, 2012When it comes to aging, one of the most highly valued aspects of living out one’s “golden years” is independence.
Boosting bone building beyond calcium and vitamin D
Sexuality and the Senior
March 1st, 2012The concept of a grandparent as a sexual being is uncomfortable for many. But sexuality is an important component of any adult’s self-image, including those older than 50. Seniors have frequently been labeled as asexual in American culture, particularly misleading stereotypes assert that older men are impotent and older women are frigid.
Embracing your sexuality helps your golden years shine.
Controlling Stress
Psychological stress and anxiety cannot be completely avoided—they are a part of life. Did you know that there is a 50-percent increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) for people who deal with chronic work stress? That’s a 50-percent greater chance than the average person has of developing CVD if you are stressed at work and don’t change your environment.
