As we age, our skin changes in ways that can leave us feeling less confident in our appearance. Over time, the skin’s production of collagen and elastin — proteins that keep the skin firm and supple — slows down. At the same time, our natural moisture barrier weakens, resulting … [Read more...] about Nourish Your Skin
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Get Great Sleep At Any Age
Many people believe that humans need less sleep as we age, but the reality is more nuanced. While it’s true that sleep patterns change with age — resulting in lighter sleep and more frequent awakenings — older adults still need roughly the same amount of sleep as younger adults. … [Read more...] about Get Great Sleep At Any Age
The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure sounded downright pleasant when Linda Ronstadt sang about it in (Love is Like a) Heat Wave in 1975, but by 2017, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recognized that its long-held guidelines for high blood pressure needed to be … [Read more...] about The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees
We ask a lot of our knees. Our ability to stand, walk and move literally hinges on our knee joints as they bear our body weight. As we age, overuse or trauma to the knee can sometimes lead to osteoarthritis – a condition in which the cartilage in the knee wears away over time, … [Read more...] about Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees
Virtual Reality Technology Offers Health Benefits For Seniors
While virtual reality (VR) has been around for quite awhile, the technology has only entered the realm of consumer technology in the past decade or so. Since then, neurologists and psychiatrists alike have been interested in exploring the potential health benefits of VR. Recent … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality Technology Offers Health Benefits For Seniors