Some adults that suffer from migraines may receive a bonus as they age.  According to “The Migraine Trust”, a U.K. based migraine research charity, 40% of adults who have battled migraines for decades, will no longer have migraine attacks by age 65. This is another example of how the body may improve with age. There […]

Many seniors worry about the loss of “brain power”, as they age. In the April 2015 edition of Psychological Science, some cognitive skills such as remembering names, learning new words, and processing new information, peak at different times. This research reports that word knowledge does not peak until our 60’s and 70’s. This information was […]

Our skin can improve with age, in some ways. #1 The skin becomes less oily as it ages, says Dermatologist Julie Karen, M.D. The glands of the skin simply produce less oil. If you are someone who has suffered with acne since the teen years, this is great news. As the oil declines so does […]

EVERYDAY HEALTH has published an on online article that encourages seniors to celebrate their age.  They call it the “upside of aging”.  As we age, not everything has to sag, droop or wear out, some things may actually change for the better. The article goes on to list six-ways your body may improve.             1 […]

The CDC reports that 41% of American’s ages 65 and over, say that their health is good. That leaves 59% of that age group dealing with some type of chronic disease. The CDC has rated the top 15 health concerns for those people 65 +. #1 – ARTHRITIS Affects 49% of those 65+ #2 – […]

EVERY DAY HEALTH wrote an online article back in 2016 on the topic of aging and health.  Aging can bring many health challenges for seniors, however, by being aware of chronic conditions, steps can be taken to help protect yourself and live a healthier and more full life. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention […]

As the body ages there are changes both mentally and physically.  Knowing what is normal and what is considered a health alert is the question for so many. Knowing what to expect is the first step in maintaining your health. Below we have listed the most common changes. BONES – Become thinner and more brittle, […]

It is a well-accepted fact that as we age, the immunity system tends to weaken. It is not known why this occurs, but Dr. Atul Butte, MD and professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco and his research team have revealed some insights regarding T-cells.  T-cells are white blood cells […]

‘Everyday Health’ reports of a senior-health study on mind-body exercises. The major finding of the analysis showed that 1-2 hours of mind-body exercise per week, could be recommended as a supplemental therapy to help seniors preserve cognitive abilities.   Today more than ever, there is a broad variety of mind-body exercise regimes available to everyone. […]

‘Psychology and Aging’, has published an interesting study conducted by the German Centre of Gerontology.  The study analyzed 5,039 participants, age 40 and older, over a 3-year period. The study began with a survey asking the question “How much of the perceived stress in people’s lives effected their functional health – how much were limited […]