Seniors have different dietary needs than younger adults. As people age, their kidneys slow down, skin turgor changes and they are more likely to develop soft, brittle bones. It can be very confusing trying to decide which vitamins you may need...
Wrinkles are folds or creases in the skin. Skin changes with age because the body does not fully repair damage to the molecules that give young skin its elasticity and skin turgor. No one can avoid wrinkles, because growing old is a natural...
The thickness, tone and color of the skin varies on different areas of the body. The skin is the largest organ in the body and weighs an average of six pounds. Skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis and a layer of fat....
Dehydration is defined as not having enough water or fluids in the body. Dehydration is caused by either excess water loss or lack of enough water required for the body. Some common dehydration causes include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive...
Your skin is the largest organ in your body and, just like your other organs and body tissues, it is affected by your diet. A healthy diet is important for maintaining your skin's appearance and maintaining the skin's primary function of...
Dehydration of the skin can occur by exposure to the elements such as wind or sun, contact with drying chemicals and allergens, or by water deficit through profuse perspiration or insufficient fluid intake. Dehydrated skin can make the face appear...
The skin expands to accommodate extra fat when you gain weight. Losing the excess weight often creates a plethora of skin that usually hangs loosely off the arms, legs, abdomen and face. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic...
Bed sores, less commonly known as pressure ulcers, are characterized by a break down of the skin. A study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that every one out of 25 pressure-sore-related hospitalizations ended in death....
According to Science Daily, "Our skin can benefit from the same nutrition we get from foods that have a positive effect on our heart and other major organs." To have skin that glows from the inside out, follow a healthy balanced diet. Be sure to...
In 2004, a collaborative group of physicians and researchers retrospectively evaluated flu-related hospitalizations between 1979 and 2001. Their findings, published in the Sept. 14, 2004 issue of the "Journal of the American Medical Association,"...
Glucose galactose metabolism, or GGM, is a rare genetic disease that interferes with the absorption of the dietary sugars, glucose and galactose. This metabolic disease is characterized by a defect in the transport of glucose and galactose across...
A wrinkle is a small ridge formed on the skin surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth muscle, due to age, worry or fatigue. Skin changes with age because growing age defies repair treatments for face, eyes and skin; this ultimately...
Anxiety is a feeling of heightened nervousness, experienced by most people at some point. Anxiety usually is felt as a result of confronting fears, irregular hormone levels or stress; however, food and drink, or the lack thereof, also can cause...
Knowing the signs of alcoholism is important for anyone who suspects that a family member or loved one is struggling with the disease. Some individuals develop a physical dependency on alcohol. For others alcohol abuse leads to excessive drinking...
The symptoms of different salmonella strains don't change, regardless of the food source of the original infection. Many types of salmonella bacteria can sicken people; symptoms may vary depending on the type of salmonella bacteria that infects...
Folds or creases in the skin, known as wrinkles or rhytides, result from a loss of skin turgor and elasticity as your skin ages, explains Philip S. Chua, a cardiac surgeon at Cebu Cardiovascular Center. You cannot stop the natural aging process...
Pressure ulcers, sometimes called bedsores or decubitus ulcers, are both common and complex. According to 2009 information from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, between 1 and 3 million Americans develop pressure ulcers each year,...
It can be frightening to hear your pediatrician say that your child has a weak pulse, but there are many common causes for this symptom, including hormonal and nutrient imbalances and overexposure to some drugs and toxins. Unusual causes include...
Starvation essentially means starving the body of vital nutrients it needs to function and survive. Starvation can be caused from outside sources beyond someone's control or it can be entirely self-inflicted. Any time the body is depleted of vital...
When lung cancer is in its final stages, the cancer begins to attack the body along with vital organs that are essential for survival. As the cancer takes over, the body will begin to shut down. This will affect the patient both physically and...