The normal balance of bacteria within human intestines can easily be disrupted by external influences such as diet, medication, aging and a depressed immune system. Probiotics are live microorganisms similar to the beneficial microorganisms found...
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a health concern because the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease rises as your blood pressure increases. The State University of New York at Buffalo's Aging and Technology Research Center reminds...
Daily intake of about 3,500 mg of potassium from healthy food sources is needed by humans in all stages of growth and maturity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) explains this dietary recommendation in Dietary Guidelines for Americans....
Feeling dizzy after standing up or after exercise can be both frightening and debilitating but is not always the result of a serious condition. Dizziness caused by standing up is known as orthostatic hypotension or postural hypotension. It is...
According to the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive brain disease that leads to a decline in a person's cognitive ability. In most people, AD symptoms first appear after the age of 60. Nerve cells begin to...
There's a direct link between constipation and exercise, and one of the most common factors leading to constipation, besides dehydration, is lack of exercise, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Nutrition and...
Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation initially introduced the topical medication Retin-A for use as an anti-wrinkle cream; however, dermatologists noticed that Retin-A had several anti-aging benefits, including the treatment of age spots, reports "The...
Edema, or swelling, can occur in any part of the body. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that swelling of the lower legs is a common problem. Lower leg swelling generally results when a circulatory condition, trauma of or infection...
A collection of cells that accumulates in the lining of the stomach is a medical condition called a stomach polyp. Stomach polyps can cause uncomfortable symptoms of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and internal bleeding. People who develop...
Take one pill with food, another without and three at bedtime -- if this confusing schedule sounds familiar, you might wonder how to better organize your vitamins and medicine. For the elderly especially, who are frequently on multiple...
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), more than 40 million adults suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety can help us prepare for significant events and protect us from dangers, but when anxiety becomes persistent and...
Human growth hormone, or HGH, is released from the anterior pituitary gland under the stimulus of the hypothalamus, a portion of the brain that regulates body temperature and hunger. In females, growth hormone together with estrogen and other...
Alzheimer's disease is an incurable degenerative condition that is most notably characterized by memory loss. However, several behavioral issues may become more noticeable and problematic as the disease progresses. In many situations, the...
The average person loses approximately 100 hairs each day. New hair then grows to replace the old hair--usually within six months. According to the National Institutes of Health, thinning hair is often the result of the body's failure to produce...
Dehydroepiandrosterone, known as DHEA, is a naturally occurring hormone in the body produced by the adrenal glands, which are located on top of your kidneys. Your body uses DHEA to make steroid sex hormones testosterone, in particular, and...
Night leg cramps typically affect the calves, although the feet and thighs may be plagued with the sudden and severe pain brought on by the cramps. The Mayo Clinic reports that most of the time, night legs cramps happen for no reason and pass as...
Whether you have blemishes, wrinkles or both, retinol can help you treat them. Derived from vitamin A, retinol encourages a quicker renewal of skin cells, which gets rid of the outer layers of skin to reveal the fresher skin underneath....
Most people get acne in their teenage years, but men and women in their 20s, 30s and beyond can have an outbreak of pimples even as their skin is aging. Fortunately, there's a prescription medication known by the generic name tretinoin that can...
The stomach is an acidic environment because of its hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is essential to the digestive process. Gastrointestinal and digestive problems occur when hypochlorhydria -- the condition of having too little hydrochloric...
Mood changes or slower mental perceptions may be two of the first symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency. Since B12 nourishes the myelin sheaths that surround your nerves, deficiency will decrease functionality of your reflexes, sensory perceptions...
Twinlab offers a variety of nutrition products and dietary supplements in numerous categories, including prenatal and children's nutrition, sports and fitness, weight management, daily nutrition and healthy aging. Included in the wide variety of...
Hair loss can be caused by genetics, disease, infection, aging and medication. The traditional medical community has limited treatment options available to offer these patients and their success rates vary depending on the specific condition...
Lower than normal levels of potassium in the body, or hypokalemia, can alter the way the heart works. This condition can cause symptoms such as weak muscles, constipation and cardiac arrhythmia -- abnormal heart beats. Conditions that cause the...
Low potassium levels in the bloodstream cause symptoms such as weak muscles, abdominal pain, constipation and bloating. In its severe form, it can lead to cardiac arrhythmia and paralysis of the muscles. Low potassium levels, also known as...
Collagen is a tough protein that constitutes 30 percent of your body's protein. This substance supports the structural integrity of your connective tissues, bones and tendons. Certain vitamins, including vitamins A, C, E and K, can help build,...
Testim (testosterone gel) is a topical hormone replacement medication prescribed to men who have low blood levels of the hormone testosterone. Use of this medication can help alleviate symptoms associated with low testosterone, including...
As much as you may want to fight it, getting older profoundly changes many of your bodily functions, including sleep. More than 50 percent of adults 65 and older report experiencing sleeping problems. The amount of sleep you require (7 to 9 hours...
Facial weight loss may be a result of your diet. Unfortunately, if you are dieting, you cannot control where your body weight is lost first. Rather than losing weight in your hips or thighs, for instance, you notice weight loss in your face. Other...
Thin skin can result from genetics, aging, medication, poor diet, lifestyle choices and the external or internal environment. To treat thin skin, start addressing the factors that can cause it and modify behavior and lifestyle to build strong...
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