As you get older, your skin begins to show the signs of aging such as wrinkles, lines, age spots and dryness, according to the National Institutes of Health or NIH. Skin also becomes thinner, which makes it more susceptible to sagging and...
To age better and longer, bump up your fiber, vitamin and mineral levels as you cut calories. Limiting your saturated fat intake will reduce your cardiovascular risk and propensity to put on weight. Increasing your consumption of dietary fiber,...
Intrinsic aging is a result of genes and heredity. If your parents developed wrinkles and thin skin, chances are good that you will, too. Extrinsic aging is caused by external factors such as environmental pollution, sun exposure and lack of...
Men are said to reach their sexual peak sometime in their early twenties. After they have reached this point, they can have various problems with their sexual performance. The penis, like any organ, is prone to having some difficulty as men age....
Aging is a natural process, but one that you go through at your own pace. Some people age faster than others or experience more overall body fitness and decline related to medical conditions or wear and tear. This decline may be related to...
Anti-aging products are developed to reduce and eliminate wrinkles, improve the look of photo-aged skin and hydrate dry skin. Using a variety of ingredients like retinol, moisturizers and tea extracts, cosmetic companies are always striving to...
Aging is a natural process that affects all the major systems of your body as you get older. Some body systems affected by normal age-related changes are your heart, urinary system, sensory system, brain and nervous system, bones, joints, muscles...
People over 65 years of age in the United States number just under 40 million, which accounts for about 13 percent of the American population, reports the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This number is expected to increase...
The aging population can look and feel younger with regular massage. Massage is considered to be the ultimate anti-aging solution because of its tendency to improve circulation, reduce puffiness and increase muscle tone, according to authors...
Olay Total Effects Instant Smoothing Serum is designed to treat the signs of aging on your face. This product targets facial fine lines and wrinkles, rough texture, dryness, dull-looking skin and age spots.
Your skin is the largest of all the body's organs, and, like every other part of the body, it begins to exhibit signs of wear and tear as you age. Skin wrinkling, dryness, discoloration and growths are all common symptoms of aging. Older skin also...
Many topical creams, serums, gels, moisturizers and masks are purported to have anti-aging effects on the skin. Some of these products contain antioxidant-rich vitamins. Antioxidants decrease cell damage caused by free radicals, thereby protecting...
Many people have heard the old adage that chocolate ruins your skin. Though chocolate itself is not inherently bad for your skin, there may be some truth in that phrase because of the typical high sugar content of chocolate. Sugar may actually...
A stroke is a life-changing event for people of any age, but for the older adult a stroke can be particularly devastating. According to the National Institutes of Health, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States....
You can struggle to lose weight no matter how old you are, but as you advance in years, you may find it more difficult to drop those excess pounds. Your body undergoes several physical and hormonal changes when you age, and all of these contribute...
Age spots appear when the skin has been exposed to the sun for prolonged periods of time. Although dermatological treatments, such as laser therapy and dermabrasion, are available to remove age spots, there are also several types of...
To a large extent, skin aging is due to deteriorating collagen and elastin fibers that help keep skin full and firm, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Long-term exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can also accelerate skin aging....
Many anti-aging creams come with hyped-up claims regarding their miraculous effects on your skin. Don't believe it, since many such claims rely on gimmicks and unproven ingredients. If every anti-aging cream on the market was as good as it claims,...
Habits formed at an early age often become lifelong routines. Unhealthy habits, such as smoking cigarettes or eating a poor diet, can have cumulative effects that threaten people with serious health problems as they become adults. Then it's more...
Plain and simple, caffeine is a drug, no matter what age or in what manner you ingest it. It is America's No. 1 drug, with 90 percent of American adults consuming caffeine on a daily basis, according to LiveScience.com. The stimulant effects of...
Wrinkles are a byproduct of aging: folds or creases develop on your skin. To slow the natural progression of time, you can apply topical skincare treatments that help to reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Asthma is a disease of the airways of the lungs that affects both children and adults. During an asthma attack, the bronchioles constrict, which leads to wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. An asthma attack can quickly develop into a...
Although football finds a place in the public eye through sports events such as the NFL's Super Bowl, it's equally at home on the fields of high schools, middle schools and even elementary schools. This availability allows kids as young as 6 or 7...
Entry to the Information Age means quick communications and few geographic boundaries, providing access to thoughts and information in real time around the globe. One disadvantage of the Information Age is that people cannot use body language to...
Skin will age. It's inevitable. As we grow older, our bodies produce less collagen--protein fibers that support the outer layer of skin--which causes skin to sag, wrinkle and form deep creases. People in their 20s have four times as much collagen...
Language development starts well before a child can speak. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or ASHA, lists developmental milestones from birth onward, and encourages you to seek advice from a certified speech-language pathologist...
Developed in North America, lacrosse was designed as a sport that could attract players of all ages and ability levels. With the fast pace and high contact during a game, successful lacrosse players have a combination of speed, strength and...
Aging puts you at greater risk for bone loss, making your skeleton fragile and increasing your risk of fractures. Vitamin D is important since it helps your body absorb calcium. Getting adequate calcium and vitamin D each day helps prevent bone...
Preventing aging of the skin, body and mind is big business in the United States. People are willing to pay hundreds and even thousands of dollars for procedures that smooth their skin and get rid of wrinkles. Some people choose to take...
Jackie Silver has many tips and tricks for those of us who aren't getting any younger, but want to still look young. In this video learn more about how to stay looking young.
Before you schedule a brow lift, find out the pros of cons. Learn about brow lifts from a doctor in this video on cosmetic procedures.
Coughing could be due to a cold or the flu, but the reason for a cough isn't always clear. Even your doctor may have trouble determining the exact cause. Learn about the different causes, symptoms, and treatments of a cough in this video.
ADHD is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder that effect people under the age of 19. Get professional tips and advice on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in this video.