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- Alzheimer's Disease Is It Hereditary - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderThere are approximately 5.3 million people living with Alzheimer's in the United States. Imagine the children and grandchildren of those sufferers who face the terrifying possibility of inheriting a predisposition to the disease. Now that there are tests in the works for early detection of brain ...
Views: 1648 - The Health Benefits of Onions and Garlic! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Rodney Alan ColeThe health Benefits of Eating Onions and Garlic! Onions and Garlic. The Greeley, Colo.-based National Onion Association counts off a number of attributes on its Web site, www.onions-usa.org: low calories; low in sodium; fat-free; cholesterol-free; high in vitamin C; high in ...
Views: 1648 - Variety! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from David ThompsonVariety is the spice of life! I am sure that most of you have heard this idiom before. Did you know that it can lower blood pressure, enhance memory retention and add years to a person's life? The word variety is a noun. It means, "the state of being diversified or varied." We are the state ...
Views: 1648(3 votes) - Elder Abuse, Alzheimers and Our Aging Population - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossWhile taken seriously enough to be a legally reportable offense categorized alongside child abuse as either a misdemeanor or a felony - elder abuse does not seem to be taken as seriously by the public. Perhaps elders do not appear to be as helpless as children, but many times they are. And if ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - 6 New Scientific Inventions that will be Saving Lives in the Next Few Years - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Dixie SomersTechnology continues to advance at a torrid pace in the 21st century. With the enhanced knowledge and available resources we now have, scientists have been working on new applications for cutting-edge inventions that will soon be saving lives. Here is a compilation of six new inventions that ...
Views: 1643 - Five Simple Steps To Avoiding Alzheimer's And Cognitive Decline - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenAlzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline are a growing problem in most modern societies. The stressful lifestyle, bad dietary habits and toxic environment all play a role in brain degeneration. Here are five things you can do to improve mental performance and decrease your chances ...
Views: 1642 - New Research Rhythm for Learning - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Hal WechslerNew Research: Learning & Memory Up 33% - by Rhythm • 1. “Like a fun way to Ace school and work?” • 2. “Is it l-o-n-g and Boring, Pop?” • 3. “My students say it’s cool & like a video game. Yes or no?” • 4. “I’ll do a ‘Mind Experiment’, like Einstein called it. • 5. It’s tested & ...
Views: 1640 - The 5 easy ways to have great skin - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Marti AngelDid you know that our largest organ in our body is our skin? That is why it is important to have a great daily regimen that includes nourishment from the inside out. There are 5 easy ways to have great skin. Our skin forms a complete external covering of the body and is visible to other ...
Views: 1640 - Discover How To Introduce An Older Dog To Your Home & Family - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertYou have decided that you want a dog. Your friends down the street have a five-year-old pooch that they want you to have. But, you keep thinking about how cute that little puppy will be. There are advantages to adopting a puppy, but adopting an adult dog can provide just as much excitement as ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - How to Find the Best Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream - 4 Simple Tips - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Ingela JohanssonUnless you’re endowed with extraordinarily good family genes, you can start seeing fine lines and wrinkles on your facial area as soon as you reach forty. Facial lines might even appear as soon as in your 20’s. While you have zero control over your own genes, there’s a lot which you can do in ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Would you like to be Young again? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. (C) Copyright Arthur Levine 2011 Words: 400 Keywords: Remember, Invincible Fourteen, Young Again Do you remember the feeling that you were invincible, that no one could cause you any harm? Do you ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - How To Prevent Your Body From Breaking Down - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Butch PhelpsMany times in my practice I hear clients describe the constant and chronic pain they endure everyday, then it is usually follwed by "Oh well, I guess at my age what can you expect." How sad! We spend more money in America on healthcare, or should I say sick care than anyone in the world. Why is ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Probiotics, help for Colds and Flu - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from Marti AngelThese days we hear a lot about the “the value" of Pro-biotics on our health. Everywhere you look you see the media portraying the “good benefits” of taking pro-biotics. Manufactures everywhere are touting that their products have “Pro-biotics”. You can even find it in yogurt. Currently the ...
Views: 1631 - Seniors and Fitness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Michele BaynoAccording to the National Institute on Aging, regular exercise can prevent or delay diabetes, and heart trouble. Committing to a regular exercise routine can also decrease arthritis pain, anxiety, and depression. Best of all, exercise can help you remain independent for a longer period of time. ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Hyaluronic Acid: Reducing Friction in Joints - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungAging is a normal and inevitable process of the human body. One of the first and most common symptoms of aging is the joint pain and irritation, which can occur during the ages of thirty and forty years old. The human body naturally carries hyaluronic acid in the skin, cartilage, blood ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - How To deal With The Visual Disorders During Seniority - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Marina MileyThe gift of eyesight is precious and must be safeguarded through routine eye checks. Many eye diseases, if diagnosed promptly, can be treated effectively. Ophthalmic disorders that can occur during later in life are presbyopia, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Age-related ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - Are there any exercises that help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from dr kellyWhen people think about staying fit, they generally think from the neck down. But the health of your brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do: thinking, feeling, remembering, working, playing and even sleeping. Research indicates that not only do we need to exercise our ...
Views: 1621 - "Why You Must Reward Yourself First to Learn a New Skill." - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Hal WechslerWhy You MUST Reward Yourself to Learn a New Skill • 1. Me: “Mike” (my 15 year old kid) do you know why Communism failed in the powerful Soviet Union?” • 2. Mike: “I want to win a scholarship, ace the SAT, and land “Hot-Girls”, so Who-Cares? So-What? And WIIFM (What’s In It For Me?)” • 3. ...
Views: 1616 - Boomer Women: Ready to Change Your DNA? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou have heard people say “It’s in my genes” or “It’s in my DNA” which basically means that it’s just the way it is so I can’t change it. “My parents, grandparents, great grandparents were all diabetic, or overweight or died of cancer. There is nothing I can do about it.” Sorry to take that ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - Hypnosis And The Mind Control Game - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from John OsgoodI have often wondered how mind control works, and if is it at all possible? So the purpose of this article is to explain mind control, while at the same time dispelling any of the myths that surround hypnosis. When we speak of mind control in a hypnotic sense, what we are really talking about ...
Views: 1614(3 votes) - Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention with Natural Lifestyle - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from John PhillipNo other disease stirs more fear than Alzheimer’s disease. This mind robbing affliction is presently the sixth leading cause of death in the US and rising at an alarming rate. Estimates are that by the year 2030 nearly 1 in 4 adults will be affected by this cruel form of dementia. At present ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy - The Best Treatment for Menopausal Symptoms - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Chimerenka DonaldAs women grow older, a lot of them begin to worry about the changes that occur. Aging is a part of life and there is nothing anyone can do to stop it. The best that we can do is try to manage the entire process as best as we can. Menopause is something that some women are scared of and with ...
Views: 1602 - Anti-aging? Is it a real possibility? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Lynn DormanI've been giving a lot of thought to this concept of anti-aging because every time I turn on my computer I see ads for anti-aging x, y, and z products. Is anti aging possible? Can it be a reality? Do you want it to be real? You might disagree – but in short - I don't think so. Aging ...
Views: 1601(3 votes) - Be Present In Conscious Awareness And Grow in Balance and Health - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from George LockettAs the energies build in group consciousness it is easy to become aware of the energy fields within our awareness. I feel this most as I am between sleeping and waking in the morning. I start to scan through my body and just be consciously aware of the energies and how they are feeling. I ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - Cultivating a Friendship with Death - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Tim Ong--- Why We Fear Death --- "Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark." - Bacon There may be a thousand reasons why we fear death, but most of all we fear death because we fear the unknown, and death is an unknown entity to most people. We fear that dying may be painful and we do not ...
Views: 1601(2 votes) - Secrets To Staying Happy While Growing Older - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Carolyn BatesMy maternal grandfather was the greatest! He could fix anything, from a wonderful breakfast with Mr. McGinty (the fairytale man who lived in the toaster); to refurbishing the old upright player piano I had to have. He rebuilt a collection of three vintage Rolls Royce’s from parts he ...
Views: 1601(2 votes) - Caring Transitions - A Guide To Making a Smooth Transition to Home Care - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Gabriela BrownScenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent ...
Views: 1600(1 vote) - Memory and Nutrition - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Shiroko SokitchMemory and Nutrition Have you walked into a room clear that you had a purpose and then suddenly can’t remember why? Did you put that ring down somewhere and can’t find it now? Are you worried that you’re not going to remember your name next week? Not all memory issues mean that you’re ...
Views: 1599(2 votes) - 5 Natural Ways To Detox Your Body - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumToxins can sneak into your body through the water you drink . . . the food you eat . . . the air you breathe . . . even the medicines you take! Toxins are everywhere. It’s impossible to avoid them. They’re an integral part of modern life. However, that doesn’t mean you have to drown in this ...
Views: 1598 - A Baby Boomers New Year – An Opportunity For Change - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Shirley PriceEach New Year that looms before has most of us pondering over the events of the past year. We think about what was good about it and what we wish that we could have changed. As a Baby Boomer you want to make the most of the years that you still have in front of you while you’re still healthy ...
Views: 1596 - Heavy Metal Overload: One Nasty Group You Can Do Without - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyHave you ever experienced depression, irritability, mood swings, tremors, autoimmune diseases, chronic infections, felt sluggish, or lost in a state of brain fog? Maybe you sought the opinion or help of a medical professional or health care practitioner in diagnosing or treating troublesome ...
Views: 1595 - What is Diabesity? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Cheryl ZangrililThere is no such disease as diabesity, and yet it is one of the most common problems encountered in older patients. Diabesity is the combination of diabetes and obesity. Unfortunately these two health issues often go hand in hand. The reality is if you are overweight you are much more ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - ***Depression linked to Alzheimer's disease - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelPeople who have had depression are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who have never had depression, according to a study published in the April 8, 2008, issue of Neurology. The study involved 486 people age 60 to 90 who had no dementia. Of those, 134 people had ...
Views: 1593(5 votes) - Breathe Free Again! - Your Allergies won't be the same again - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Suzanne FrenetteMore than 50 million North Americans suffer from seasonal and year-round allergies. An allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to certain substances that are “foreign” to our bodies. These substances, called allergens, can range from food and pollen to drugs, environmental ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Developing your Style!! - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Chrys PageDeveloping Your Style - by Chrys Page May 8, 2011 It says this on my business card: "Discover the Voice Inside You." Over the weekend, I gave it someone and she asked me what that phrase meant. I thought about it for a sec and told her this. “Well, when we’re learning how to sing, ...
Views: 1593 - Senior Health: Folate And Vitamin B12 Concerns - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Connie LimonAgricultural Research Service funded researchers to look into links between dietary intakes of two B vitamins and mental agility among seniors. Agricultural Research Service is the United States Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific research agency. The vitamins studied ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Stop Aging and Start Living - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Mark DanielsMost individuals believe that visible signs of aging are inevitable & there is nothing you can do about the aging process. However, with the advent of modern technology & state of the art techniques, doctors will agree that it is possible to delay the aging process &, in most cases, reverse ...
Views: 1593(3 votes) - Arthritis and Your Food - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Patricia MoynihanEven if you don’t have arthritis, you know what you should eat and what you should avoid. But there are specific foods that actually help reduce the inflammation caused by arthritis and, of course, there are foods that arthritis sufferers simply should not eat. Remember, these suggestions are ...
Views: 1592(3 votes) - How to Use Your Voice to Succeed in Anything." - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Hal WechslerHow to Use Your Voice to Influence-Persuade-Convince Others • 1. “Tell me something Pop, how much does good-looks, intelligence, and money affect how women see me?” • 2. “You want the psychology or neuroscience answer? Not much, maybe 15%. You didn’t name the Killer-Factor that others ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Stay Current with Soccer Statistics, Scores, and News via the Internet - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Sadie KingAre you a big soccer fan? Do you love everything about this great game? No matter where you live in the world, you are probably familiar with this game and all that it has to offer. No matter if you call it soccer or football, one thing always remains the same: you are going to want to stay ...
Views: 1586 - The Truth About Anti Aging Cosmetics - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Declars DeMany people in our world of today will love to remain young for the rest of their lives. Professionals have carried out research in view of aging, hopping that one day there are going to discover a true anti-aging cosmetic product. Aging is a natural thing that comes on its own. Many research ...
Views: 1584 - What the Peat Bog People Can Tell Us About Beauty - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2004 from Danielle SimsOver the past centuries, remains of many hundreds of people--men, women, and children--have come to light in peat bogs innorthwestern Europe, especially in Ireland, Great Britain, theNetherlands, northern Germany, and Denmark. Peatlands are mostextensive in northern regions. They develop where ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - Men's Hormones Affects Libido, Strength, Ambition and Mood - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Lorraine MaitaMen’s hormones go through fluctuations at different stages of life. Just think of a teenage boy when testosterone is ramping up and their minds and bodies are not accustomed to their effects. The surges are erratic and can result in feelings of being powerful and confident and performing actions ...
Views: 1583 - Does Tai Chi Fight Diseases And Is It Because of Chi (Qi)? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Martin EisenSome people don’t attend school, some only finish grade school; other students finish high school and attend university or obtain a graduate degree. You can find successful and happy people who have stopped learning at different levels. Few people, even after obtaining an advanced degree, must ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - "Both Cannabis & Chronic Stress Blow-Out Our Motivation." - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Both Cannabis & Chronic Stress Blow-Out Our Motivation” • 1. “But I’m smart, hardworking, why can’t I win success?” • 2. “Snap answer: you run away from Obstacles and your Mind-Set (Attitude) in not in alignment with Coping.” • 3. “I have no idea what “Obstacles, Attitude & Coping” even ...
Views: 1581 - Behavioral Manifestations of Alzheimer’s Dementia - by Submitted on May 24, 2004 from Michael RayelAlzheimer’s Dementia has a combination of cognitive and behavioral manifestations. Cognitive impairment is the core problem which includes memory deficits and at least one of the following: aphasia or language problem, agnosia or problems with recognition, apraxia or motor activity problem, and ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Caring Transitions - A Guide To Making a Smooth Transition to Home Care - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Gabriela BrownScenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Recipe for Brain Fitness - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Alex ColketBeing a raw foods chef and a brain fitness junkie, I just came up with the idea of this "Recipe for Brain Fitness". It combines what I know about food, nutrition & cooking with what I know about mental health. The idea is to provide an outline for an "ideal" day in terms of keeping your brain ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - So What? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Hal WechslerSo What? Did you ever notice that there is an endless conversation going on in your mind called Self-Talk or Internal Dialogue? We stopped being aware of it because it has always been there. It is called – Thinking or Steam of Consciousness. We hold conversations between our – I, ...
Views: 1579(3 votes) - Why Creativity is Your Secret to Winning Promotions At-Work - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Is creativity the Secret to winning Career Promotions?” • 1. Mike: “I see that look in your eye. You want to educate me like I don’t get enough in school all day.” • 2. Me: “Kid I got a lot to do, but making sure you never come back to live in my house After you graduate college is in the ...
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