Removing cells may slow the aging process and delay diseases in the elderly. Removing these cells may help the elimination of age-related diseases like arthritis and cataracts.
0 CommentsMaintaining a healthy heart may be more enjoyable than you think. Laughter and chocolate are shown to be heart healthy due to their effect on blood vessels.
0 CommentsEating healthy foods, not smoking, drinking in moderation and exercising prevent early death, according to a new Centers for Disease Control study.
0 CommentsResearchers have found that people who live a long life don't necessarily lead healthier lives than the rest of us-- instead, longevity genes may buffer the negative effects of unhealthy indulgences.
9 CommentsDietary needs change with age and various medical conditions. Use this daily nutritional requirements chart to ensure you're eating a balanced diet and giving your body the fuel it needs to stay healthy.
1 CommentHearing loss doesn't only affect older people. Regular ear care is important for people of all ages. Proper ear cleaning, wax removal and doctor visits are crucial to preventing hearing problems, falls and even cognitive decline.
0 CommentsAcclaimed actress, beverage namesake, diplomat; the late Shirley Temple Black wore many hats during her 85 years of life.
0 CommentsIn the absence of formal clinical trials, it's hard to say whether anecdotes touting the benefits of using coconut oil to minimize the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are rooted in fact or just the product of another health fad.
21 CommentsNelson Dellis, two-time USA Memory Champion, decided to become an advocate for brain health after seeing his grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's.
1 CommentHow well do you really know your parents? Use these life review questions to help you gain new appreciation for the elders in your family, lift their spirits and preserve a bit of family history in the process.
15 CommentsCoffee sometimes gets a bad rap as an unhealthy, addicting beverage. However, studies consistently point to the numerous health benefits of this widely-consumed beverage.
7 CommentsA life filled with ups and downs enable me to navigate Parkinson's, prostate cancer, and all the stuff that comes with being 84 with relative equanimity.
0 CommentsAt 86 years old, Emmanuelle Riva is the oldest-ever Oscar nominee. Her role in the film "Amour" sheds light on the toughest issues faced by family caregivers.
0 CommentsEdythe Kirchmaier used the occasion of her 105th birthday to help turn her desire for a better, healthier world, into a reality.
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