Aging

Test For Hearing Loss

Hearing loss affects more than a quarter of adults over the age of fifty. The number grows to more than fifty percent in people over eighty years of age. Testing for hearing loss is easy and helpful.

2013/02/19

Getting Old Is Depressing

It is not something that we like to think about but fear of aging and the possible loss of self control can lead to serious depression.

2012/11/08

Treating Osteoarthritis

In osteoarthritis the protective cartilage in the joints wears down over time. It’s more common in people over 50 and people who are overweight, but cartilage can wear away in virtually anyone.

2012/08/20

Fear-Related Anxiety Increases At Least One Sign Of Aging

A study designed to see whether fear-related anxiety is associated with changes at the cellular level determined that telomeres are shorter in people who exhibit the behavior.

2012/07/19

Estate Planning Schemes

Have you been offered a free estate planning seminar? How can you tell if it was legitimate or a scam?

2012/06/20

Diagnosing Prostate Cancer

It is important to detect prostate cancer as early as possible and it is also crucial to see if the prostate cancer will be aggressive once detected. Prostate tissue might be a predictor.

2012/06/07

Mitochondria May Hold The Secret To Aging

You may remember the mitochondria was called the power-pack of the cell, providing energy. But, it could also help to cause a decline in muscle mass, hearing loss, and other aspects of aging.

2012/03/07

No Good Vibrations For Treatment Of Osteoporosis

A somewhat bizarre technique called whole-body vibration (WBV), which involves standing on an oscillating, rapid moving platform, has been thought of as a potential therapy for osteoporosis.

2011/11/16