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Changing Our Routines and Habits

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Humans are creatures of habit and routine. Just as it takes us 20 years or more to develop our adult personalities, we're also developing behaviors and habits that will stay with us for a lifetime. ... Read more... »

Inhaled Anesthetics Bring Alzheimer’s Risk

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Experts recently have shed light on the link between general anesthetics and cognitive problems. Anesthetics have been thought to cause cognitive dysfunction for a long time — the link was first highlighted in the 1950s. But ... Read more... »

Folic Acid Supplements Could Prevent Dementia

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007

Folic acid supplementation could effectively prevent dementia in some people, recent research suggests. The possibility that low folic acid is a modifiable risk factor for dementia has been extensively studied. Dementia is linked to the ... Read more... »

Emotions and Weight Affect Testosterone Levels

Monday, January 8th, 2007

A recent study suggests men's testosterone levels are significantly affected by their health and lifestyle choices. Testosterone levels reduce by about one percent a year in men over 40. A team from the New England Research ... Read more... »

Aging is a Time for Letting Go

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

So much of young adult life is about acquiring. Throughout our twenties and thirties, most people look for a mate, a good job, financial security, a good car, a fit and healthy body, a circle ... Read more... »

Stay Sexy Your Entire Life!

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

If you are over 50 and want the best that life has to offer, you probably desire a passionate, stimulating sex life. If you are under 50, you probably wonder what you have to look ... Read more... »

Caregiving Is a Two-Way Relationship

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Helpers and elders are, of course, male as well as female. But for purposes of clarity, I am using the feminine pronoun, since most people in caregiving relationships are female. Women traditionally take on the caregiving ... Read more... »

Dividing Things, Not Families

Monday, December 4th, 2006

It was 10:45 on a warm summer day. Outside a stately mansion, parked on either side of the front door, were two large moving vans. Inside, the two van drivers and their assistants were becoming ... Read more... »

Taking Medication: Special Concerns in Older Adults

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

Have you ever been concerned about relapse after missing a few doses of antibiotic pills? Do medications tie knots in your stomach and make eating a chore? Did you ever forget if you’ve already taken ... Read more... »

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