As people get older, muscle strength and stability weaken, along with declining reflexes in reaction to any sudden changes in movement the person is faced with.  These reduced abilities affect the body’s balance and increase the likelihood of injury from falls, which

Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases of our time.  Cancer refers to any malignant growth or tumor that can occur in any organ or tissue in the body, caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth. Cancer is caused by changes

People 70 years of age and older is the segment of the population that has the highest risk for developing cancer.  While there is no wonder cure for cancer, the findings of a recent study bring hope for this age group.  By

Mention the word “menopause” and the first thing that comes to mind is the dreaded hot flushes that women experience during midlife, along with mood swings and various bodily changes.  The word “hormones” is also bandied about at this stage in life. 

Aging, like death, is an unfortunate certainty! There are much more involved in aging than just grey hair or wrinkles.  Gerontologists (scientists who study aging) are of the opinion that aging and the rate of aging (individuals age at different rates) result

Growing old gracefully is not for the faint hearted, the brittle boned or the weak. Brittle bones due to osteoporosis, in combination with muscle loss (sarcopenia), can result in falls and broken bones. Muscle mass and strength, in particular, are very important

There is actually a lot of truth in the saying “you are as old as you feel.”  Studies have shown if you feel younger than your actual age, chances are good that you will live longer. It gets worse if you feel

Introduction There is a lot more involved in aging than just grey hair, wrinkles or becoming a little shorter! Aging, like death, is an unfortunate certainty. However, individuals age at different rates, mostly due to physiological differences. Gerontologists (scientists who study aging)

Menopause is nature’s way of signaling the end of child bearing years.  There is a gradual decrease in the level of estrogen and progesterone, usually around the age of 50, and this leads to your periods becoming erratic and finally ceasing.  Menopause

1.  Vitamin D  – check your blood levels regularly to make sure you are within the optimal range.  You obtain vitamin D from exposure to natural sunlight and if necessary from an oral vitamin D supplement.  The best dietary source is fortified milk, not available