Aging

If you’ve made the decision to place a loved one in a hospice, you might be stymied over the options, and the choices involved.

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If you suffer from arthritis, you are probably tempted to reduce the amount of physical activity that you participate in because of the pain and the fear of further damaging your joints. However, research and clinical practice shows that this is actually counterproductive, and doing some form of daily exercise — even mild — can significantly improve your arthritis symptoms.

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A recent study, as reported in the New York Times, has revealed that exercise not only made middle-aged people appear younger, but the youthful effect went below the surface and actually benefited their cells at the DNA level.

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A new study from the University of L’Aquila in Italy has found that the yellow Indian spice saffron may help significantly in reversing age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, a condition that affects the majority of humans as they age and is a major cause of blindness in the elderly.

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A recent study has found that increasing amounts of magnesium in the brain improved certain brain functions, including memory and learning, in animal models. The findings support the important role that diet can play in our mental capacities, whereby decline in brain function may be rooted in inadequate levels of magnesium consumption. The data also points to a novel and potentially valid approach to treating cognitive problems.

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The American Chemical Society has released a statement encouraging people over the age of 50 to avoid copper and iron intake in order to reduce the buildup of these metals in their bodies. The reason for this is because scientific evidence has linked high levels of these elements to several age-related disorders, including Alzheimer’s and heart disease.

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Can’t remember where you left your car keys? Having a hard time concentrating at work? New research shows there are ways to increase mental clarity as we age. More and more Americans are living longer and the ability to stay sharp as we age will continue to be a concern.

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A recent study out of England that looked at the healthful qualities in a number of plant and herbal extracts found that white tea came out on top. In fact, it has been suggested that white tea might even help slow down the outward effects of aging (i.e., wrinkles) by retarding the degenerative processes that affect the skin.

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Scientists have determined that regular exercise and healthy foods (modeled after the Mediterranean diet) could have a significant cumulative effect in reducing one’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), followed over 1800 septuagenarians and scrutinized what they ate and their level of activity.

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Feeling hot and bothered? You're not alone. As many as 75% of women experience hot flashes during menopause. Nonmenopausal hormonal conditions can also cause that sudden hot, sweaty feeling.

Fortunately, there are many nonprescription steps you can take to keep your cool when you experience a hot flash.

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