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- Increasing testosterone naturally - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2019 from Kenny McDowellAs we age testosterone levels start to decrease and this may have an effect on several aspects of your life especially if you strive to maintain or gain muscle mass by following an active lifestyle. Low sex drive, depression and muscle loss can all be symptoms of lowering testosterone levels. ...
Views: 1817 - How to Raise Testosterone Levels - The Natural Ways - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Hilda SpektorWhat is an erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is characterized by inability to achieve and to maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction (ED) can occur at any age and comes in many forms. Inability to achieve an erection leads not only to the ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - Anti-Aging Skin Care: Sleep is important for Anti-Aging, Relaxation and Longevity - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Wendy WilkenAnti-aging skin care is a process, a lifestyle decision. So, how important is sleep for your daily anti-aging regimen? Sleep is beneficial to the body and for the skin in many respects. Your body produces melatonin while you sleep which is claimed to be an anti-aging hormone. It’s great for ...
Views: 1814(2 votes) - Vitamin C in Beauty And Skin Care Revolution - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from George PrugarVitamin C can really help your skin to thrive? While most people assume that this vitamin is only important for fighting off colds, it can actually turn your skin into the definition of picture perfect skin care. How can vitamin C help? Your body is not able to produce this vitamin on its own, ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - Managing Multiple health issues can be daunting. - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Madeline FosterTurning forty was a huge mental and psychical challenge for me, I had been managing my life this way so long, I did not know any other way to live. When I was twenty, I was feeling vibrant and looking forward to finally becoming a "real adult," I was full of energy and positivity, I had an ...
Views: 1813 - Why Poor Sleep Is Norm in Cancer (with Solutions) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovAdvance of cancer malignancy aggravates sleep problems. Many medical studies proved a clear link between insomnia and cancer (Berger 2009; Hearson et al 2008; Lee at al 2004; Roscoe et al 2008; Sateia et al 2008). Public medicine at this time is unable to clarify the reason responsible for this ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Key Heart Healthy Foods in The Mediterranean Diet - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Jeff CastmanWant a diet that protects against heart disease, some types of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and a few other serious illnesses? These claims have been made about the Mediterranean diet. It’s one of the best diets you can follow. Some people say it’s more of a lifestyle than a specifically defined ...
Views: 1811(2 votes) - Herbal Allies for Post-Menopausal Women - Pt 2 - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-BishopMy favorite herbs for post-menopausal women are horsetail, oatstraw, red clover, stinging nettle, seaweeds, and the plants rich in flavonoids. These gentle green allies are more like foods than drugs; they offer bone-creating, heart-protecting, disease-preventing, sex-enhancing optimum ...
Views: 1808(2 votes) - Delicious Life Lessons I Learned from My Father - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerMy Dad died. There…I said it out loud. Even though I was by his side and saw him take his very last breath, it’s been hard to believe he’s gone forever. F-o-r-e-v-e-r. I wanted to write this article for Thanksgiving so I could publicly thank him and show my gratitude. How trite, I thought. It ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Processed Meat Linked to Patrick Swayze’s Deadly Condition - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardBritish Journal of Cancer—A new link found in eating processed meats and the formation of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the types of cancers that boast the highest mortality rate amongst all cancers. The study confirms that eating processed meats daily increases the risk ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Stress Reduction, Health Maintenance and Anti-aging Can Be Made Simple With Daily Use of Magnetic Fields - by Magnetic field therapy is ideally suited for the treatment of many physical conditions and health maintenance. This modality is of great value because the person may continue treatment on her/his own over a long period of time if necessary. This decreases dependence on the practitioner, which ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Benefits of Organic Argan oil - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdThe Antiaging Argan oil is becomes more popular by the day for its skin, hair and health benefits. This Moroccan oil, extracted from the Moroccan nut is packed with anti aging anti oxidants to lift and replenish aging skin. Argan oil’s famous anti-ageing properties are due to its high levels ...
Views: 1806 - Diabetes - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Elna KeeveDiabetes mellitus is a life threatening diseases that according to WHO (World Health Organization) will cause almost 3 million worldwide deaths per year! These statistics cause alarm, but the responsibility is still in our hands to take action against this killer disease. Diabetes mellitus or ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Anti-Aging Superfoods List and What Food To Avoid in Your Diet That Accelerates Aging - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Leon EdwardAs we age, people search for the evasive fountain-of-youth to remain as young-looking and feeling as possible for as long as possible. While there are lots of items on the marketplace that proclaim their youth-retaining capabilities, much of it is simply marketing buzz with no genuine result ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - How you can Lighten up The skin Along with Vitamin C and Other Pores and skin Lightening Do-it-yourself solutions - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Alan PeytonDo you wish you could do this a little skin lightening? Are you unhappy along with your uneven or perhaps spotty pores and skin? I will tell a person that you are not on your own. For decades My spouse and i endured the actual embarrassment of liver spots, and also bumpy skin color until I ran ...
Views: 1799 - Staying Fit, Healthy and Strong for the Rest of Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiTo optimize fitness for life, there are 6 key areas that should be attended to on a consistent, life-long basis. We can slack our attention for brief periods without much consequence, but get back on track quickly and the results are better. On the Senior Fitness.com website these 6 topics ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - Taking Care Of Your Skin Is Vital For Your Health & Well-Being - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Sarah AndersonThe quest to keep our skin silky soft, supple, and young looking for appearance sake is ancient old, but keeping our skin healthy is vital for our health and well-being. Our skin is the largest organ in the human body, similar to our heart and kidneys, so we need non toxic hair and skin to stay ...
Views: 1792(1 vote) - Looking for In Home Elderly Assistance? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Steve JoyceFinding in home elderly assistance frequently helps the elderly continue living alone. A good case in point is my widowed sister who was living alone and becoming a bit unsteady on her feet. This prompted her family to purchase an emergency service plan that provided a senior assistance device ...
Views: 1791 - The Boundless Living Challenge - to live in the "Eternal Moment of NOW" - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Chrys PageI was involved in a project with about 5000 others online a couple of years ago now. We were each discovering things about ourselves and seeking ways to have an impact on the world we live in. What I learned about my self and my motivation charged my spirit with all sorts of new ideas for the ...
Views: 1789 - Non-Surgical Facelifts conducted with Acupressure as opposed to Surgical Facelifts - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Wendy WilkenConsidering a surgical facelift or cosmetic surgery to look younger? There are many factors you need to weigh before you make this major decision. Perhaps it’s time to look at facial acupressure conducted by your own fingertips as a free non-surgical facelift alternative. Surgical facelifts ...
Views: 1788(3 votes) - Why It’s Never Too Late To Start Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Richard ClarkeThe westernized world is pretty unhealthy. I come from Wales and more than a quarter of all over 40’s are obese. We are also an ageing nation, with around 45 per cent of us being over 45 years old. These figures, combined with the continued downward trend in activity levels, makes Wales a ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - 3 Souvenirs from My Trip to Oz - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Roberta MittmanI am crazy about Dr. Mehmet Oz! A handsome heart surgeon, author, speaker, and the star of his own TV show, he has become the gold standard for accurate, trustworthy advice from the medical world. Dr. Oz was one of the medical experts who spoke at the Integrative Health Symposium earlier this ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - Natural Organic Antiaging Skincare Foods - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from George PrugarAntiaging! What if there were certain foods you could eat that would prevent aging. Would you do your best to consume these foods? What about foods that make you age faster? Would you avoid these foods? Taking care of your skin starts with decent skincare products; a great skincare routine; and ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - Arthritis and Elimination - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Patricia MoynihanWe love to discuss elimination about as much as we love to discuss prostate problems. But, believe it or not, elimination is ultra important to your overall health. If your bowel is healthy, you're healthy. Keep your bowel clean and clear and you'll feel terrific. Most of us miss this point. ...
Views: 1784(2 votes) - Why are Our Joints Wearing Out So Fast - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Butch PhelpsAccording to the Food and Drug Administration, since the year 2000, the number of joint replacement surgeries performed each year has been on the rise. In 2001, 165,000 hip joints and 326,000 knees were replaced in the United States alone. Renaissance Orthopedics reports: Between the years ...
Views: 1783(6 votes) - *** Milk Could Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelAccording to new research, drinking two glasses of milk every day could help protect against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease in old age. Researchers from the University of Oxford have discovered that milk is one of the best sources of a key vitamin thought to reduce the neurological damage ...
Views: 1782(4 votes) - Your Beautiful Healthy Skin - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Daniela SalesHealth and beauty of our skin is a very popular and important topic. There is an abundance of information and variety of advice on the topic of nurturing and creating a healthy, smooth, beautiful skin on your face and body. Market appears to be overcrowded with "miracle" creams, lotions, oils, ...
Views: 1781(7 votes) - Alzheimer's, Memory Loss and Beta Amyloid. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2003 from Larry Richards - Biotrex Vitamins ProprietorThe effect of the buildup of beta amyloid in the brain, caused by a variation of a gene known as CYP46, is memory loss better known as Alzheimer's. People who suffer from Alzheimer's more often have high levels of beta amyloid which collect in clumps, called senile plaques in the brain. Most ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - Dealing with Dementia: How Home Healthcare Can Help Comfort Your Loved One - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Anica OaksOne of the biggest challenges children or grandchildren can face in their lives is accepting the fact that their parents or grandparents need medical care that is beyond what they can provide in-home. This is often the case when talking about individuals with dementia. Many have seen home ...
Views: 1779 - How To Look Younger - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesAlthough aging is inevitable, you can still significantly reduce the effects of time. We do not have to look old before our time if we do not want to. We can become that well polished vintage car that turns everyone’s head if we so desire. It just takes a few simple lifestyle ...
Views: 1776(3 votes) - To Keep Going, Your Heart Needs Foods with Magnesium - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Emilia KlappYour heart beats about 100,000 times a day. In 70 years, it will beat 2,500 million times, and still it will have to keep working; in fact, it never stops. Since one of your priorities is to keep it going, you need to make sure it gets the right materials so it can work for ever. Well, maybe not ...
Views: 1776(3 votes) - ***Vitamin D is very good for both you and your brain - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelIn a recent study, researchers evaluated the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (better known by its simple name of vitamin D to you and me) in a group of 3,369 men between the ages of 40 and 79. They also measured the subjects' cognitive performance, based on the results of three different tests ...
Views: 1773(6 votes) - Arthritis (OA) and Health Choices - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Dr Howard CameronOsteoarthritis (OA) is the body’s adaptive response to mechanical imbalance. Poor alignment of the Axial and Appendicular Skeleton (spine and extremities respectively) place uneven mechanical forces on the bones and joints. When a car’s tyres are out of alignment the rubber becomes worn both ...
Views: 1770(2 votes) - L-Arginine---The new heart superstar?? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Larry SalazarL arginine benefits are many. Is it the new heart hero? Studies are suggesting just that. However this super amino acid treats a variety of conditons from skin rejuvenation to cancer. Because of its usefulness many consider this amino the tenth essential amino acid. L arginine benefits and ...
Views: 1770 - How to Avoid Senior Dementia & Alz. Protect your Mind. Here's how. - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Want to be YOU at age 93? New Research Offers Proof.” • 1. Me: Important news: “University of Texas, Dallas, 10.21.13, lead author, Denise Park, in journal, Psychological Science offers verified evidence you can avoid Dementia and even Alzheimer’s as a Senior. • You are going to live to ...
Views: 1769 - Medical Alert: Enabling Seniors to Connect Instantly to Caregivers - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneTo fully appreciate the efficiency of a medical alert system in the context of complementing the work of caregivers, let us consider an actual real-world case. Madelyn is a subscriber to one of the leading medical alert system companies. She is 60, with narcolepsy, and lives alone at her own ...
Views: 1768 - The Health Benefits of Garlic - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Rosemary PriceThe health benefits of garlic... Please remember that even if the shop or provider is absolutely certain of the benefits the herb or supplement can give you they are not allowed by law to state it as a fact. They have to say something like "may reduce cholesterol". The main advantage seen ...
Views: 1768 - Yes! I am Aging - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Margo KnoxI am getting older. Of course this is true for everyone, but it arrived for me so suddenly and I was a little unsure of how to be the best host to this arrival. I realized I am entering my Elder years and am now embracing the changes. My own parents gone and my children young men and women with ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - Difference between Arthralgia vs. arthritis joint pain - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Victor MarchioneArthralgia and arthritis are two conditions that lead to joint pain. Arthralgia actually stems from the Greek term meaning joint pain. The main difference between arthralgia and arthritis is the presence of inflammation. Although arthralgia and arthritis may share many symptoms, if there’s no ...
Views: 1757 - It's Never Too Late To Recommit To Your Goals - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2016 from Michele RousseauIt's been three months since you made your New Year's resolution. Have you stuck with it? If you're still working out, losing weight, remaining smoke-free, achieving better grades, organizing your life or doing whatever else it was that you promised yourself you'd do, congratulations. Keep ...
Views: 1756(1 vote) - Benefits of Home Care for Your Senior - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Rammoon CarrasielAs parents and grandparents age into their golden years, there is often some concern about their level of ability to care of themselves and tend to their health, but a reluctance to put them in some kind of nursing or other care home - this is where the option of a home care service can provide ...
Views: 1753 - Youthfulness in a Plain Brown Wrapper - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Ellen WoodI noticed her when she came into the room – one of the last to arrive for my talk on how to grow younger. This small woman with gray hair was smartly dressed in a navy blue suit with the collar of a crisp white blouse peeking over the edges of her suit lapels. Her stylish black heels were a ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - 6 New Scientific Inventions that will be Saving Lives in the Next Few Years - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Dixie SomersTechnology continues to advance at a torrid pace in the 21st century. With the enhanced knowledge and available resources we now have, scientists have been working on new applications for cutting-edge inventions that will soon be saving lives. Here is a compilation of six new inventions that ...
Views: 1748 - You Can't Hide It, If You Don't Feel Good part one - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2019 from Kelley Curl 7Recently, my sister’s mother-in-law, Irene, has been placed on hospice. For six years, Irene has been dealing with lung cancer and now it has spread to her brain. Her cancer began in her colon. Unfortunately, like many individuals, Irene had consumed a poor diet of low-quality food over the ...
Views: 1748 - New Research Rhythm for Learning - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Hal WechslerNew Research: Learning & Memory Up 33% - by Rhythm • 1. “Like a fun way to Ace school and work?” • 2. “Is it l-o-n-g and Boring, Pop?” • 3. “My students say it’s cool & like a video game. Yes or no?” • 4. “I’ll do a ‘Mind Experiment’, like Einstein called it. • 5. It’s tested & ...
Views: 1743 - 7 Tips to Reduce Skin Wrinkles Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Valerie RosenbaumWhat’s a good firming and wrinkle treatment for skin? There are actually lots of them. Here’s a quick look at 7 of the good ones. No trip to the cosmetic surgeon required. 1. Use a Cream Containing Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant that you might be familiar with. It is ...
Views: 1742(7 votes) - Feel Like Your Eyes Are Getting Worse? They Probably Are - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Shae HollandYour vision changes as you age. Cataracts, dry eyes, and presbyopia are among the most common vision conditions seen in aging adults. Though these conditions can negatively affect your vision, there are several ways you can also combat these problems. Cataracts As you grow older, the lenses ...
Views: 1742 - Alzheimer's Disease Is It Hereditary - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderThere are approximately 5.3 million people living with Alzheimer's in the United States. Imagine the children and grandchildren of those sufferers who face the terrifying possibility of inheriting a predisposition to the disease. Now that there are tests in the works for early detection of brain ...
Views: 1741 - Would you like to be Young again? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. (C) Copyright Arthur Levine 2011 Words: 400 Keywords: Remember, Invincible Fourteen, Young Again Do you remember the feeling that you were invincible, that no one could cause you any harm? Do you ...
Views: 1740(2 votes) - Dogs Trained for Aiding and Assisting: How They Can Make Life Easier - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertDogs have a number of jobs. You see them at fire stations and playing favorite companion roles on television. Perhaps the most intriguing of the service dogs are those that provide assistance and those that act as therapeutic tools for people who need them. Dogs that perform roles like this ...
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