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Why Do Older People Heal More Slowly Than Younger People?
We tend to think that the first signs of aging are superficial: gray hair, crow's feet, and metabolic changes. But as our skin becomes thinner (a process we rarely notice until it's far advanced) we also become more prone to wounds and bruising. There is a lot going on beneath the skin that we can't see. Let's look. Skin Regeneration and Aging - One of the main culprits of slow wound healing as we...
May 11, 2021
New Treatment Could Reduce Fainting-Related Falls
Fainting is not only frightening, but it can cause bodily injury and there's always a concern that it may be related to more serious conditions. So there's already enough to worry about. But there are those who faint frequently for a variety of reasons. And controlling fainting is imperative to preventing other injuries for this reason. Well, a new treatment identified by the -European Society of Cardiology-...
December 7, 2020
Low Blood Pressure Linked with Higher Mortality
We sometimes hear high blood pressure referred to as the “-silent killer.” That’s because -high blood pressure- often has no symptoms, despite -increasing our risk of heart attack and stroke. But few realize that low blood pressure can be just as deadly for some people. A new study has the details. Blood Pressure Guidelines Changed - Recently, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart...
November 3, 2020
Tea May Help With Depression and More
When was the last time you had a good cuppa? There are numerous -health benefits- to drinking green tea, from its anti-inflammatory effects to its antiviral and anticancer properties. Tea is, by all rights, a genuine superfood. And it turns out, it may even help to turn around a depressed mood. The Link Between Green Tea and Depression - Depression can be -common- in older adults, especially among...
June 12, 2020
The Cure for Loneliness Among Seniors
Loneliness can be an actual killer, and some people may find it more difficult to avoid the -older they get. But a growing trend among seniors has some people curing their loneliness in a fun and clever way. They're embracing a new way of living and kicking isolation to the curb. Seniors are often the hardest struck with loneliness, but a different way of living is changing that for some. Cohousing...
September 2, 2019
The Alzheimer’s Tsunami: Waves Rushing to Shore
Between 2000 and 2015 death from Alzheimer’s disease increased 123%. In the same period death from other major diseases in our country declined. This data point may surprise you as Alzheimer’s and related dementias today still share a common reality; they cannot be prevented, slowed or cured. After my mother’s death in 2015, I met with her geriatric psychiatrist. Our conversation transported me back...
April 17, 2018