Aside from the immediately obvious damage caused by a severe sunburn, the skin can also accumulate sun damage over time. Ultraviolet light--particularly UVA and UVB rays--is the primary cause of sun damage to the skin. Sun damage is cumulative,...
Frown lines, crow's-feet and other wrinkles are normal signs of aging, and can be exacerbated by exposure to sunlight, smoking and air pollution, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Although essential oils can't make wrinkles...
Dark circles under the eyes are fairly common and can be caused by a number of things. Tiredness and partying aren't the most common causes for this condition, states an article on the Mayo Clinic website. They could be caused by genetics or...
Appetite, or the desire to eat, is a valuable aspect of a person's health. Without it, you may experience unhealthy weight loss and reduced nutrient-intake. This can heighten the risk for serious complications such as a weakened immune system,...
The elderly can be abused in different ways. Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, financial or in the form of neglect. Some elderly people abuse themselves by refusing to eat or take their medication. Each type of abuse may affect an...
An insidious predator that robs its victims of their past, present and future, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is often difficult to recognize in its early stages. The disease affects no two individuals in exactly the same way, and loved ones often...
Metabolism begins to slow at age 40, according to "USC Health" magazine. Muscle actually starts to break down in your 30s, and the body doesn't absorb nutrients as efficiently as it once did. Metabolism slows down beginning at about 40, and the...
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin stored in the body and responsible for helping to keep bones strong. In the United States, vitamin D insufficiency is a major health risk affecting three out of four Americans, according to U.S. News and Health...
Loose, sagging skin can be a normal sign of aging or an aftereffect of having lost a significant amount of weight. You may find the looseness of your skin to be uncomfortable or unsightly enough that repair of some kind is warranted. Upping your...
As people age, they may notice normal changes in memory, judgment and speech. But if these changes start intruding on daily life, they may be warning signs of the development of Alzheimer's disease.
While wrinkles are a normal sign of aging, the initial response to the appearance of a few tiny facial lines is often a beeline for the cosmetics counter in search of miracle creams that will make the wrinkles magically disappear. Although creams...
Tinnitus is a condition in which a person hears sounds in his ears such as ringing, hissing, buzzing or roaring. The sounds are not external, and depending on the cause, may or may not be heard by a doctor upon examination of the patient. Tinnitus...
Facial wrinkles are a normal sign of aging as skin becomes thinner and loses its elasticity of youth. Sometimes wrinkles form prematurely because of certain lifestyle factors. Although some people may accept wrinkles as a rite of passage to...
The eyes show the first signs of aging with fine lines and wrinkles. Environmental factors and normal aging are the cause of wrinkles and other signs of aging. Many external factors can be slowed or stopped by using topical creams to moisturize,...
Sunbathing, watching your kids play sports or other activities in the sun can give you a healthy looking glow, but can also damage your skin. According to the Mayo Clinic, sun damage does not occur with just one day of overexposure, but over a...
Dark circles under your eyes can be a normal sign of aging, or they could be indicative of allergies, too much sun exposure or nasal congestion, according to MayoClinic.com. You can avoid dark circles by getting more sleep, using extra pillows at...
Wrinkles on the skin are a normal part of aging, but you probably want to diminish these signs of aging by using creams to plump up and smooth out wrinkles. Unfortunately, many of the over-the-counter wrinkle creams can contain chemical...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects 5.3 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer's Association. As the most common cause of dementia in people ages 65 and older, as reported by the University of Maryland Medical...
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center describes bone spurs as small bony growths that project out from the surface of bone. The growth of these spurs occurs over a long period of time, and they often do not cause any symptoms. In fact, the growth of bone...
Brain training exercises can help keep your mind sharp and ward off memory loss. A Mayo Clinic study found reading books, doing computer activities, and playing games led to a 30 to 50 percent decrease in the risk of developing mild cognitive...
Alzheimer's disease is a chronic, incurable brain disorder characterized by slowly progressive loss of mental functioning. The gradual onset of Alzheimer's causes subtle changes in mental capacity that often go unrecognized or may be mistakenly...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive form of dementia that is said to affect more than 5 million Americans. The difference between the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and signs of normal brain aging is largely a matter of degree. Occasional...
Aging skin is a condition many women wish they could put in reverse, but according to Joel Gerson, author of "Milady's Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians," improvement of aging skin is attainable, but you can never have the skin you...
Face cream fillers claim to plump up facial lines to disguise the signs of normal aging or skin damage due to diet or weather exposure. As early as 1953, The British Journal of Industrial Medicine noted skin sensitivities and irritation to oil...
Growing older can affect blood sugar levels, putting seniors at risk for health complications not always common in younger people. Sometimes the symptoms of diabetes are mistaken for signs associated with the normal aging process. Other illnesses...
Dry skin occurs as the result of the lack of sebum, or oil, that is produced by the sebaceous glands. As a result, the skin is unable to properly retain moisture and may appear flaky or scaly. Dry skin may also show the signs of aging more quickly...
Alzheimer's disease, or AD, is a type of dementia that develops slowly and eventually leads to loss of mental function and death. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports AD as the most common cause of dementia among...
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in people older than 65, according to the National Alzheimer's Foundation of America. The disease has devastating effects on victims and their family members. Currently, no cure for...
Alzheimer's is a devastating disease for both patient and family members. Changes to the brain occur naturally with age and tend to cause some memory problems and cognitive loss. In the case of Alzheimer's disease, the brain develops a high number...