Category: Aging
Association Found Between Weight Loss and Increased Mortality Risk in Elderly Individuals
Losing weight, which is sometimes seen as the first step to optimal health, may potentially be a death sentence in the long run. Despite the claimed advantages, it is …Revolutionary Cell Therapy Offers Hope for Osteoarthritis Patients by Regenerating Cartilage
There looks to be a hope of a cure for osteoarthritis (OA) becoming available someday, as researchers have developed an injectable cell therapy that could tackle the condition from …
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 …