Category: Aging
Scientists Probe Salt Substitutes as Means of Improving Health of Elderly People
The use of salt substitutes may result in lower blood pressure and improved cardiovascular outcomes, according to a new study out of China. Cardiovascular disease is more common among …
The Truth About Fertility After 40; Why Women Should Think Twice Before Having Children
Age affects fertility. In the years following puberty, both males and females become reproductive. Ovulation and menstruation are the first signs of a girl entering her reproductive years. Becoming …
4 Ways Smoking Affects The Skin And How To Reverse Its Harmful Effects
Key Takeaways Smoking damages skin structure – It breaks down collagen and elastin, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and premature aging. Nicotine alters skin tone – It increases melanin production, …
Evidence for Youthful Brain Function in Older Adults: Challenging Traditional Views on Cognitive Decline
The brain continues to develop after the age of 25 and only begins to decline between the ages of 30 and 40, according to a new study. The brain …
Debunking Hormone Replacement Therapy Myths: HRT Isn’t as Dangerous as We Thought – Experts Urge Women to Reconsider Treatment
Hormones are chemical messengers of the body which communicate with tissues and the bloodstream. Hormones affect a variety of bodily functions, including growth and development, metabolism—the process through which …
Back Pain Cure: Hydrafil a New Injectable, Safely Restores the Integrity of Damaged Spinal Discs
People suffering from back pain due to degenerative disc disease may soon be treated with a gel applied directly to their discs. To avoid back pain as much as …The Makeup of Skin Microorganisms Could Be Linked to Skin Aging in Humans
The human skin houses millions of microorganisms. Over a surface of 1-2 square meters, it is packed with several environmental niches. Skin microorganisms have long been recognized as having …