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Goat Milk in the Golden Years
May 1st, 2013Editor’s Note: This is the third installment of a trilogy of articles relating to the benefits of goat milk and goat milk products. The first installment examined the nutritional benefits of this healthy food in infants and children. The second looked at how goat milk can play a major role in the nutritional lives of the general population.
The benefits of goat milk for seniors
Health News: Food Helps Older Generation Age Successfully
May 1st, 2013According to Food Technology magazine, food manufacturers and marketers must walk a thin line in letting older consumers know about products that can help them achieve a healthy lifestyle without making them feel old. A growing array of ingredients can be used to add functional properties to address aging consumer health concerns. Specific product categories include:
The Elderly and Their Pets
February 1st, 2013It’s easy to understand why elderly pet owners develop deep and meaningful relationships with their pets—pets provide essential elements of unconditional love and companionship for seniors. For these reasons, family members may choose to give a pet to their aging parents.
Resveratrol for the Elderly
February 1st, 2013Findings from the Resveratrol for Improved Performance in Elders (RIPE) trial were recently presented at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Gerontological Society of America. The conference offered more than 400 scientific sessions to over 4,000 leaders in the field of aging from around the world.
Tongkat Ali
January 1st, 2013Numerous studies indicate that tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a good first-line strategy for combating the effects of chronic stress and fatigue, as well as the stresses created by dieting and overtraining.
Help balance testosterone and cortisol
Health Tips: Exercise Makes Middle-Aged People Smarter
January 1st, 2013High-intensity interval training makes middle-aged people not only healthier but smarter, showed a Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) study led by Anil Nigam, MD.
Tips to Keep Your Hands Looking Young
January 1st, 2013Dermatologists caution that moms may be getting unintentional sun exposure that can lead to early signs of aging of the hands, such as dark brown age spots and loss of volume resulting in thin, sunken skin. Here’s how to avoid it:
>>Remember to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher on the hands, and reapply throughout the day.
Testosterone, aka The Fountain of Youth
November 1st, 2012Let’s do a quick mental exercise. Imagine a young man in tip-top health. Physically, emotionally, and mentally he is at his best. He could be out playing sports, at work, or reading a book. What characteristics does this man have?
Testosterone Supplementation Helps Restore Vitality
Health News: All Seniors Benefit from Exercise
November 1st, 2012All seniors, even those considered frail, can enjoy the benefits of exercise after only three months according to a recent study from the University of Montreal. Frailness is characterized by decreased functional reserves in an individual, which increases vulnerability to stressors and the risk of adverse health effects.
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.
