Since ancient times people have tried to solve the puzzle of hair turning grey as one gets older. Clay tablets from the ancient Assyrian Empire from 7th century B.C. have included medical texts, written in cuneiform, which describes how to darken prematurely grey hair by applying various mixtures of ingredients
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 may increase the death rate of elderly people
While menopause is a natural process that very woman goes through, the physical and emotional symptoms can affect some women worse than others. Severe symptoms can be challenging to manage, as it is a chronic condition, rather than an acute illness, and needs long term therapy. The onset of menopause
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 to the DNA in cells. Genetic changes that
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 taking two specific supplements, along with an exercise
In search of a magic bullet that would slow down the signs and effects of aging, collagen supplementation has in recent years been being promoted in a variety of products, from skin filler to muscle-building fiber to easing arthritis symptoms. Endorsements from celebrities add to the hype surrounding collagen. Despite
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. But what exactly is menopause and is it
It is not easy to admit that you are getting on in years and the dreaded three-letter word “old” is far worse to hear than some four-letter words! Rather use the fancy description that you have “senescence” and that your condition is caused by zombie cells in your body. What
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 from the interaction of many lifelong influences, such
The human hand truly is an anatomical wonder, considering how much your use your hands daily, and all the different movements your wrists, hands, and fingers are capable of. Each hand and wrist has 27 little bones, which enables all the different movements. The bones in the hands and wrists
