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- Meaningful Work - 10 Tips for Long Life and Career Growth - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Alvah ParkerA recent NY Times article focuses on a group of women in their 90s that play bridge with each other regularly. Researchers believe there are a couple of components to longevity - social interaction and using the mind. The game of bridge has both. Similarly when you are managing your ...
Views: 1422 - Causes of Ringing in the Ear - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Adrian FeatherstoneWhat causes the ringing in the ears that we universally call tinnitus? Well, it could be that the sufferer has very recently been in a particularly noisy environment. Exposure to very loud or even constant mid-range noise can leave the ears ringing for anyone until the ears have settled down and ...
Views: 1421(4 votes) - Sun-weakening and Your Skin - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Marie MalacamanConsider shrugging off sunblock in your careless youth? For most of us, we didn’t even know we had been supposed to put some on. In our adolescent years, regardless of whether you’re female or male, the sun was really a constant aspect of our day by day way of life. The men never ever thought ...
Views: 1420 - The curse of immortality: Why anti-aging technology would spell disaster for humankind - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Andy HintonThere's a lot of talk about anti-aging research today, but with all the promises of longevity and even immortality, almost no one has apparently considered the consequences of human beings living forever. The more you think about it, the scarier the idea becomes. Think of the people who ...
Views: 1419 - The Unique Nutrient That Could Prove Key To Longevity - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumAlmost despairing, a young family approached the animal rescue organization, The Gentle Barn, seeking help. After being treated with anti-inflammatory medications, their little dog, Sofia, had developed a hole in her stomach. No medical intervention worked and they were worried they’d lose this ...
Views: 1419 - There is Life Without Chemo - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Stephanie TippieThere is Life Without Chemo, at Aging Younger we know that cancer is NOT the disease but merely the symptom of the disease, the disease being an acidic and an anaerobic environment (the body). Based on this fact, we empower our clients with the tools for the body to heal itself naturally ...
Views: 1419 - Evan Lipkis MD is creating buzz in the alternative health and nutritional community - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Wendy Montes de ocaAmerica’s Leading Rationale Internist, Dr. Evan Lipkis, Launches New Vitamin and Supplement Website For His Premier, All-Natural Nutritionals Evan Lipkis, MD is creating buzz in the alternative health and nutritional community with his new website, AdvancedVitaminsAndNutritionals.com. ...
Views: 1418 - Not just a Russian Circus Audition - Using Yoga To Help You Focus, Concentrate and Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisThere are a number of wellness practices that can lead to an increased sense of purity and vitality. Since the modern diet, which is centered around convenience, speed and mass production often does not correlate to food that is vitalizing and full of nourishment. Since we are very unprotected ...
Views: 1418 - Stress & Memory ...and Music? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie Mantell‘We do not remember days; we remember moments.’ -Cesare Pavese MUSIC REKINDLES MEMORY IN THE ELDERLY: Each week, I spend 6-10 hours visiting on the dementia unit of a skilled nursing facility. It is a remarkable, joyful place, utilizing music therapy throughout each day. In ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Ten Ways to Supportt Your Body's Natural Detoxification - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy HoustonDetoxification: Top Ten Ways to Support Detox on a Raw Foods Diet Aid your body with the process of detoxification by using these simple, yet highly effective methods of supporting your body’s natural detoxification process. Breathe: Deep full inhalations and exhalations bring in extra ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - What's Causing The Ringing In My Ears? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from sarah labdarTinnitus is a condition that causes a person to hear sounds and noises that no one else can hear. Tinnitus is a fairly common condition that occurs in about 10% of the population. Tinnitus is normally found in the elderly however more recent studies have shown an increase in tinnitus occurrence ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - A Baby Boomer's Guide to Consistent Exercise - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Sue StevensonPlenty of experts in the field of weight loss tell us that the key to permanent weight loss is maintaining a regular exercise routine. Those who have exercise as a priority in their lives are more focused on their health and take consistent steps to staying healthy. The problem for us Baby ...
Views: 1416 - Make Ready To Sport Your Very Best Summer Skin By Microdermabrasion Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Marie MalacamanOh, summer season! The very best time for being outside, together with good friends; it’s time to frolic at the lake, bring barbecues, see fireworks. Summer season is just one of the most hectic social days for everyone. That is why people prepare for summer season and most likely, face it ...
Views: 1416 - Bringing Back The Lost Beauty: 5 Research-proven Ways To Leverage Your Own Self - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Anna RodriguezThere are many reasons why people fear getting old or at least looking a lot older than they really are. When work stress catches up with you and when you worry over personal pressures, you begin to inevitably feel less and less attractive. And then there’s age and hormonal changes as ...
Views: 1415 - How important is an Ethical Will to Boomer Women? Very. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothEthical Wills have been around for many generations but seem to be regaining their strength. That may be simply because many of you are getting to the stage in life where you begin thinking about what you are passing along to your children or other loved ones. Another term for Ethical Wills ...
Views: 1415(4 votes) - Where Pure Really Counts: The Best Water Purification Method For You - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyIf the old axiom “you are what you eat” is true, then it follows that you are what you drink as well. Your body is made up of at least 60-70%% water, and the chemical reactions that support life in all plants and animals take place in water. Given that simple reality, it would be wise to ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - The Miracle Spa Ingredient - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Jon CanasGreat food is not necessarily found in expensively appointed restaurants. The most beautiful spa décor, exquisite menu and genteel service are no warranty of receiving a deeply effective and satisfying treatment. Once the door of the treatment room is closed, the moment of truth has arrived. All ...
Views: 1413 - Tai Chi Chuan For Health - by Tai Chi Chuan is one of the great treasures of the Chinese culture. It has a long history in China. Today, people worldwide practice it as an art, a form of preventive medicine, and a health maintenance exercise. Because Tai Chi is a slow, relaxed, gentle, physical exercise, it can be performed ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - How To Keep Your Brain Young For Years To Come - Brain Health Part 3 - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Michael ColemanIn my previous article I introduced the brain/old house analogy as a means to illustrate that we must provide conditions that foster healthy neurons, create new neurons and increase and strengthen the connections between neurons. In this article I’ll explain how the brain is much smarter than ...
Views: 1410(3 votes) - Remembering Mom and Our Elderly Loved Ones - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Monika KleinI always say, “You get old when you stop going for it no matter what your age.” I have sometimes seen 25 year olds have less energy and drive than some 80 year olds. In fact, just recently I saw a popular video of an 87 year old woman who did a mean SALSA. Don’t you want that kind of energy, ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Is the Pneumococcal Vaccine all Its Cracked Up to Be? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Kerri KnoxThe CDC, hospitals and doctor's offices around the country are intent on pushing the pneumococcal vaccine as a safe and effective way to reduce the burden of pneumonia on society. It's touted as being especially important for the elderly population to get this vaccine, as they are not only ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Ultra Fit - Look Younger and Feel Fantastic At Any Age - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Eileen SilvaDo a Few Simple Tests Want to look younger and feel fantastic at any age? Do a few simple tests. Go get a mirror and position yourself next to a window. You have just a few simple things to do. First put your mirror on the floor and lean over it. Does your face "fall?" If so, the connective ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - 4 Ways Assisted Living Has Evolved and Blossomed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Anica OaksWhen many people think about elderly care, they automatically assume that all facilities are like institutionalized nursing homes. While dependent patients may require the additional attention that elders at a nursing home receive, this type of setting was deemed no longer acceptable to the ...
Views: 1408 - Filing for Retirement – a Cautionary Tale - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2007 from Susan R MeyerOn the occasion of my 62nd birthday - well, actually, the two weeks prior to the event - I decided it was time for a short depression. I earned it. I was entitled. And I was going to wallow a bit. This was followed by a two-week celebration, so it all balanced out, and the whole experience is ...
Views: 1408(2 votes) - Anti Aging Supplement Guidelines - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from David OrmanThe most common question from people is: "There is so much interesting yet confusing and contradictory information about hGH and anti aging formulas. How do I chose what is right for me and my family?" When looking to buy HGH, key information is needed. The anti-aging information listed ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Keep Your Brain Healthy As You Age - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealMany countries in the world are facing a potential health crisis as the population ages. In North America, millions of Baby Boomers are turning sixty every day. Aging can bring with it many benefits such as increased wisdom and experience, but aging also increases the risk of serious health ...
Views: 1407(2 votes) - See How Plaque in Arteries Develop as We Age - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Emilia KlappArteries are flexible tubes that carry blood from the heart to every region of the body. They have special properties that ensure they perform this task effectively. However, as we age, several changes occur in these tubes, which lead to serious health conditions such as the formation of plaque ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - What is Natural Ageing? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Wendy MarksWhat is Natural Aging? We are all seeking the fountain of youth. When I speak with people in my medical intuitive practice or in energy healing work many of them are trying to regain the strength and vigor of a younger person. Can I look twenty-five? Do anti-oxidants work? Will I regain ...
Views: 1407 - Finding the Best Men's Skin Care Products Can Be Difficult - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumIt is not hard to figure out that when most men go out looking for products to take care of their skin that they are undoubtedly looking for the best men's skin care that money can buy. The problem is that in most cases it doesn’t matter how much you pay for your skin care products, because you ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - The Little-Known Secret to Staying Fit After 50 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Ed MayhewEveryone knows the importance of exercise, good nutrition and sufficient sleep/rest to stay in shape as we age. Few, however, know the little-known, but critically important real secret to staying fit after age 50. This missing link, which keeps so many from robust well being in the second half ...
Views: 1406 - Old, Gray, And Proud Of It: Bucking The Trend Towards Age-Denial - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Marian McCainI came back from town with my new reading glasses and put them on the table in their plastic case. "My first pair," I said to my partner. "I'm getting old, aren't I?" "Don't worry about it" he replied. "You still look young to me. Anyway it's no good being upset about getting old. We all get ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Performance - What is it? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Chrys PagePERFORMANCE! I want to talk to you this month about your performances. This is a subject upon which I have spoken before many times; but I am discovering in my practice that once a singer has established firmly the singing fundamentals that are given in "A Voice For A Lifetime in 30 Days", ...
Views: 1403 - More Longevity Secrets Revealed! - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaGo wild and green Wild as in salmon, green as in grass. Let me explain. Wild salmon is a very different food from farm-raised. Wild salmon has higher levels of a potent antioxidant known as astaxanthin, which the salmon get from eating their natural diet of krill. Wild salmon has lower ...
Views: 1402(2 votes) - Stop Believing, "See-is-believing", and "Talk-is-cheap!" - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Hal Wechsler“Seeing Aint Believing, & Talk Aint Cheap, Yes Really” • 1. Cliches are on auto-pilot in our brain, so there is NO left-brain analysis about what they really mean. • 2. Successful people do NOT wait until their GOALS materialize completely – before they add a Mustard-Seed of faith in ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Where to Go from Here! A Time for Change! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2018 from Julie DohertyToday as I sit in my clinic, I feel a sense of sadness and at the same time a sense of peace. The time has come to look at my life, yet once again and to where will it lead me now. After one of the most difficult and emotional decisions of my life. As of the 30th of June 2018, I will be ...
Views: 1400 - How to Use Your Willpower to Implant Positive Emotions and... - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Hal WechslerHow to Use Your Willpower to Implant Positive Emotions, And Blast-Out Negative Feelings. • 1. Are we consciously focused on our feelings, all-day? • 2. Answer: you and I change emotions during our waking hours more often than people change their underwear and take showers. • 3. Unless ...
Views: 1399 - A Secret for Staying Well... - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Sifu CiceroHave you ever wondered why there are some people that you meet and it seems like you never see them get sick. You find yourself getting sick from time to time catching a cold virus and going thru a miserable time for a week or two, but they don’t seem to ever go thru that same type of misery. Is ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Aging Eyes: Identifying & Treating Your Four-Legged Companions Glaucoma - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from brian spilnerAging dogs can develop many of the same problems that humans develop, and the eyes are no exception. Glaucoma can be inherited or caused by another eye problem. Glaucoma is often hard to detect in its early stages, but there are some things you can look out for. It can be treated, but often ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Cancer: Between Diagnosis And Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Diane NeumanA cancer diagnosis knocks you flat and before you can get up off the floor, you are swamped by a tsunami of strange medical lingo, perpetual appointments, costly medications, dreadful treatments, possible surgery and an uncertain future. Everything moves along too fast to afford you the luxury ...
Views: 1396(3 votes) - Best Anti Aging Wrinkle Cream.........Finally Revealed!! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Andy HintonLEADING DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDS LIFECELL My name is Janet Allenby, I am a dermatologist who has been practicing for many... many years. I am excited to report to you that now many expensive Botox injection sessions and cosmetic surgeries can be either postponed or eliminated completely ...
Views: 1395 - How to Treat Dark Eye Circles Effectively? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Radium Medical AestheticsDark eye circles are the bane of one’s life. They usually appear under your eyes tend to give a person an older, haggard and tired appearance. It is common for people to have dark eye circles because they are usually visible and they affect both men and women alike. Appearance of dark eye ...
Views: 1395 - I’m A Big Baby – Why Aren’t You? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Michael ColemanWhen it comes to keeping your brain fit and healthy you need to become a big baby. Now I don’t mean you become a sook… what I mean is that you can rewire your brain using the some of the techniques that babies use to build their brain. I don’t want to get into a ‘chicken or the egg’ type ...
Views: 1395(3 votes) - About Face! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Maryanne ComarotoWe are reminded that “a face has launched a thousand ships,” according to Christopher Marlowe referring to Helen in Homer’s Odyssey. Yet what most of us forget is that Helen was 12 years old! What child isn’t precious and beautiful (and certainly worth sending out a rescue mission for) at age ...
Views: 1394 - The Value of High Intensity Weight Training - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Walter UrbanHigh intensity endurance weight training may be the right mix of physical activity that provides the best of cardio and weight training in half the time for baseline fit adults. For years we have been told mixing cardo training with weight training is a must to ensure we are effectively ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Declare Your Independence and Choose a Better Way to Age - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Jim DonovanThere are plenty of references and role models for a better way to age. Harland Sanders, best remembered for starting Kentucky Fried Chicken, now KFC, was 65 years old when he began his business. The story is that, when he looked at his Social Security check of $105 a month, he realized he did ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Human Growth Hormone Can Control The Aging Process - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2010 from Paul RodgersAging is a natural process that everyone is subjected to. Despite this, knowing what triggers the unwanted effects of aging and being aware of the right products can actually help you easily slow down or give the illusion that you control the aging process... In our contemporary setting, this ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - Look Younger, Feel Better on Any Budget - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Cory CouillardWe all desire to look our best. Many people think that it is difficult to not only look great, but feel great too. One of the most common challenges that we face in looking and feeling our best is the conception of “getting older”. People believe that this natural process causes the ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - How to Make a Corset - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Mike AndersonCorsets were hugely in vogue during the eighteenth century. These folks were the hottest piece of clothes during that years. The eighteenth century women once wore them in excess of their clothes to give the upper body a detailed shape. Subsequently, corset has been always in and out of ...
Views: 1388 - Are You Aging Before Your Time? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Chris GreenIt’s strange but for many people, the anti aging battle is just about looking younger. But the aging process doesn’t just affect your looks, it also affects your mind and your attitude to life. Entering a state of atrophy is a major factor in aging. Atrophy is the process of withering away and ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - "Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life." - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life.” • 1. “What did you say again, about the Mind and Matter.” • 2. “Oh yeah, “It’s Mind-Over-Matter, but if you don’t have any Mind – Nothing much matters.” • 3. “Is that about left-brain, right-brain thinking?” • 4. “Not. It’s about ...
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