Aging Defeated Team

Do you look in the mirror and wish you could iron out some of those wrinkles? Well, thanks to a procedure called platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, anti-aging experts say you can.

Celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Kim Kardashian have both had PRP to give their faces a smooth and youthful glow. What’s more, studies back up many of the age-reversing claims circulating among the Hollywood elite.

So, what is PRP? And even more important, why is it known by the eerie name, “vampire facial”? Here’s the story…

The name vampire facial likely comes from the fact that this procedure uses human blood. […]

If you reach for a sweet or savory treat when you’re feeling down, you’re not alone.

From cookies and ice cream to burgers and fries, comfort food sounds, well, comfortable. But comfort foods usually have one thing in common: They’re high-fat, high-sugar, and high-carbohydrate.

It’s not exactly news that those delectable, sugar-laden, deep-fried foods are doing you no favors in the health department.

We’ve reported how fried fare is linked to an increased risk of dying from heart problems.¹ And a growing body of research suggests that a steady diet of fried foods is associated with diabetes, cancer, and more. Now a new […]

Dentist Praveen Arany had an idea to make tooth extraction easier on the patient and on his treatment plan. Dr. Arany investigated different ways that he could speed up a patient’s healing following tooth extraction so he could proceed with further treatment sooner. His research led him to a solution that worked – expose the wound to light.

So began the dentist’s fascination with light therapy and today, years later, he’s a University of Buffalo expert in a specific form of light therapy called photobiomodulation.

The value of this treatment for healing goes well beyond your teeth to include multiple health conditions, […]

Vitamin B has long been lauded for its brain benefits. Past research has linked depression, dementia, and mental impairment with a deficiency of B vitamins.¹

And many nutritional experts recommend this common vitamin to older people who ask: “what is the best vitamin for protecting an aging brain?”

Of course, there’s not just one B vitamin, there are actually eight, each with its own specialty. Let’s take a closer look at this must-have memory booster.

The family of B vitamins includes a number of B vitamins that are critical to brain function and memory health. We’re talking about Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), which […]

Florida is a popular retirement destination, but if you want to live a long and healthy life, it’s better to find a cooler place to live. That’s because science links colder temperatures to better health and a longer lifespan.

For those who already live in the “sunshine state” and other warm southern or western states there’s good news. You don’t have to head to a colder climate to add years to your life.

Scientists are investigating a new way to live in a warm state and still take advantage of the “cold weather effect” to stave off illness and live longer.

Here’s the […]

Did you know that magnesium is a vital mineral for maintaining optimal brain health? It has a host of brain benefits and plays a crucial role in brain function, including energy production, neurotransmitter regulation, and neuron support.

Now the latest research reveals another reason magnesium may be so vital to the brain: It stops age-related shrinking of brain tissue that can dimmish your cognitive function and steal your memory.

Here’s what you need to know and how you can ensure you’re getting enough magnesium to protect your memory…

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in several aspects of brain […]

Staying active can sometimes be challenging, especially for older adults who face limitations of frailty and loss of strength.

Frailty affects seven to 12 percent of people over the age of 65 in the United States. This condition includes weakness, slowness, exhaustion, low endurance, and weight loss. A study found that your risk of frailty increases with age and frailty itself increases your risk of falls, infections, and puts you at higher risk for a loss of your treasured independence.

What can you do about it? My team and I have written about this topic extensively and I’ve got some good news: […]

No one wants to lose their vision. Because as soon as it worsens, life gets a whole lot harder.

Suddenly, you have to depend on other people to do things for you – like driving to the bank or going to the grocery store.

But this doesn’t have to be your story. Because research shows that eating more of a certain tangy fruit can save your vision – and your independence – even as you age.

And the best part? You can pick it up at your neighborhood grocery store.

I’m talking about the humble orange.

You might be surprised to discover that oranges were […]

More than 60 years ago, an herb called goat’s rue became a traditional therapy for diabetes. Big Pharma was intrigued. In fact, the pharmaceutical industry used it as the primary source of a natural chemical to make the now popular drug metformin, which helps diabetics regulate their blood sugar levels.

But besides proving useful for diabetes, researchers discovered metformin has remarkable anti-aging benefits. And today, anti-aging researchers are falling all over themselves to study metformin in an effort to understand why it can not only extend life, but result in better health at the same time.

Here’s what you need to know […]