When you think about what a heart attack looks like, you may think of a dramatic and life-threatening event where someone clutches their chest in pain. But not all heart attacks are created equal. Mini-heart attacks, also known as mild or silent heart attacks, can be...
Things change as we age. Some changes are good. Like getting wiser with the passing years. Some are not so good. Like age-related hormone imbalances. Hormones regulate just about everything in your body, ranging from mood and metabolism to sleep and energy level. They...
This summer promises to be one of the hottest on record. In New York City, the number of heat-related ER visits was five to six times higher than typical this past June. In hotter states, people of all ages are having to be rescued from hiking trails for heat-related...
For most people, nutritional needs change as the years go by. In particular, people who want to prevent illness, control inflammation, and reduce daily wear-and-tear may need to increase their intake of specific essential nutrients. Having said that, it can be...
The CDC estimates that 15% of adult Americans and 38% of Americans over the age of 65 suffer from chronic kidney disease (also known as CKD). Let’s take a closer look at how the kidneys work, and what you can do to keep yours healthy. About Your Kidneys The kidneys...
Hormones make everything in your body function properly. They’re kind of like tiny messengers floating through your bloodstream, telling your organs and tissue what to do and when. And yet, these important little messengers will decline with age. No one escapes this...
One of the greatest risks to the average American’s health and wellbeing is cardiovascular disease. This is particularly true as people age. Consider these facts: Roughly 120 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of cardiovascular disease (which is more...
Eating habits can significantly impact how a person ages. The right foods can fuel vitality, while the wrong ones can actually speed up the aging process. With an increasing number of people setting their sights on healthy aging, this means an increasing number of...
Your joints are involved in literally every move your body makes. As a result, they often take a beating, with wear and tear that can add up over time. But fear not. Much can be done to keep your joints healthy as you age. Read on to learn more about preserving your...
Many things change as people age. Your sex life should not be one of them. Getting older usually means more wisdom, more experience, and a degree of self-awareness that can greatly enhance your life…including your sex life. But it can also bring with it some...
