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04/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Older people encouraged to dance; as a hobby, it offers many physical and mental benefits

Dancing is more than just having fun. It also offers multiple physical and mental health benefits, according to a joint project by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Queensland Ballet. The three-month project examined the health and wellbeing benefits of ballet for older adults in Australia, with an aim to analyze, develop, and provide evidence-based practice outcomes […]

04/12/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Herbs to help you age gracefully: Support for the brain, heart, digestion, and more

Everyone ages, it’s a given fact. That may be a cause of concern for some people, in particular, since aging means a decline in a person’s vitality. However, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, adjusting your diet and lifestyle – as well as incorporating herbs – can keep a person as […]

03/16/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Could practicing tai chi improve your driving skills?

Driving a car is a sign of independence. You’re free to hie off wherever you want, when you want it. You don’t wait for someone to take you there. You need not stress yourself as you rush to catch the last train. And you can take as many things with you because you need not […]

03/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin D may accelerate muscle repair when combined with olive oil, according to new study

You are probably familiar with the bone-strengthening effects of vitamin D, but a new study reveals that the vitamin can also help to repair muscle fibers significantly when it is consumed along with extra virgin olive oil. Researchers from the University of Catania in Italy fed some rats a regular diet, while others were given […]

02/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Understanding baldness: Causes, types and potential home remedies

Baldness is not just simply losing hair. For men, it can cause distress. Those who try to cure their baldness are mocked for being vain, while those who are balding are made fun for being old and unattractive. Balding, for men, means losing their manliness. This can be likened to menopause which is often associated […]

04/19/2017 / By Vicki Batts

The key to good health is HAPPINESS reveals 80-year-long study

If you’re happy and you know it, you might just be in better health. A study by Harvard researchers that has been on-going for the last 80 years has revealed a simple truth: Happiness is integral to good health. Scientists began recording the health of 268 Harvard sophomores back in 1938, and they’ve been following […]

01/26/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Magic beans: Coffee protects against age-related inflammation

Could coffee be the secret to feeling young forever? Recent research has found a beneficial aspect to coffee that may help protect against age-related inflammation. The connection between advancing age, inflammation, and coffee consumption may seem like an odd one, but it may help to prevent a number of diseases related to the aging process. […]

01/06/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Improve cognition in old age with these powerful vegetable compounds

Carotenoids are some of the most well-known compounds in the world of fruits and vegetables. These pigments are synthesized by a variety of plants, and are also what give many foods their signature color. Warm yellows, bright oranges and bold reds are all attributed to the presence of these potent pigment compounds. Carrots, peppers, tomatoes, […]

11/06/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Sage can make you smarter, no matter what your age

If you’re looking to boost your brain or fight off the effects of aging, sage may just be what you’re looking for. A 2003 study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics found that sage extract was extremely beneficial for preserving and improving cognitive abilities. The study featured men and women between ages […]

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