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- How to Live Longer: What You Can Learn From... Orchestra Conductors? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's true. Orchestra conductors live longer than almost any other group of people by three to seven years. Many great conductors have even led major orchestras into their nineties. There are a number of theories about this... Some contend that the cardiovascular exercise from repetitive ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - How to Look and Feel Years Younger - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from C Ashworthwww.lookandfeelyoungsite.com Dr. Steven Lamm, M.D. "Throughout my career as a doctor, researcher and author, I am constantly investigating new solutions and supplements that I can share with my patients to help them improve the quality of their life as they age, and that is why I want to ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - How to Make Love Work in the Bedroom - by Despite feeling completely committed to one another, many couples realize they are not fulfilling their sexual potential. Their physical intimate connection does not reflect the depth of love they have for one another. Others might feel quite satisfied with their sex life as a couple, but they ...
Views: 2572(1 vote) - How to Prevent Wrinkles and Reverse Signs of Aging - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Lisa ChristiansenWrinkles form when the skin loses its elasticity. As long as the skin is supple, any creasing of the skin disappears as soon as you stop making the expression that caused it. Over time these lines deepen into wrinkles. Some wrinkling is inevitable, as a result of aging. The first line of ...
Views: 2946(1 vote) - How To Stay Young Longer - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Arthur LevineWords: 463 Keywords: Stay Young, Attitude, Health, Exercise, Diet, Optimist, Motivate, Goals Who wouldn’t want to feel and look young in their fifties and sixties plus. I know I do. I think there are certain tricks to learning how to stay young. 1. Attitude plays a big part in your quest ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - How to Talk to Elder Parents - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2006 from Marge Pickering-PiconeOne of the main things that I have learned about talking to elder parents is to treat them as you would anyone else. Ask general questions to start conversations. Be open about what you want to know. If you were talking to your best friend, you would not sugar coat anything you wanted to ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - I Hear Fine: Everybody Mumbles - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Sherry NetherlandAccording to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, one in three individuals over the age of 60 and half of those over the age of 85 will have hearing loss. The hearing loss associated with aging is called presbycusis or high frequency, sensory neural hearing ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - I'm Here For The Party - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Natalie Tucker MillerI just received word that my new friend passed away this weekend. Death announcements have been coming my way with great regularity. You see, I’m at that phase in life where aging family members are shifting the way and where I spend my time. In the past year I’ve said goodbye to my ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - I'm Moving On - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2006 from Francine LarsonI’m Moving On…. Nothing is predestined. "The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings" by Henry Davis Thoreau I hear myself saying out loud, “it’s ok, it is really ok.” It’s ok that I am now having a harder time losing 10 pounds, it’s ok that I ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Is Aging's Physical Decline Between 20 and 40 Really Inevitable? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Ed MayhewIt is commonly accepted as an indisputable fact that the human body deteriorates significantly between the ages of 20 and 40 due to the natural aging process, and one cannot expect to have the energy, stamina and durability of a twenty-year-old when in his forties. Just look at how few ...
Views: 2768(1 vote) - Is It True That Antioxidants Are Anti Aging Agents? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Ann StewartThere is so much information these days about anti aging and antioxidants. But what is all the hype about? What are antioxidants anyway, and what do they have to do with aging? Antioxidants are substances that prevent or slow down oxidation. Oxidation is the process of unstable oxidized ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Is Your Elderly Parent Driving You Nuts? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Carolyn L. RosenblattIs Your Elderly Parent Driving You Nuts? By: Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R. N., Attorney at Law Care giving can be a beautiful, though difficult experience. We love our parents, and want to help as they grow frail and less able to do for themselves. It is our last chance, at this part of ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - I’m A Big Baby – Why Aren’t You? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Michael ColemanWhen it comes to keeping your brain fit and healthy you need to become a big baby. Now I don’t mean you become a sook… what I mean is that you can rewire your brain using the some of the techniques that babies use to build their brain. I don’t want to get into a ‘chicken or the egg’ type ...
Views: 1481(3 votes) - Join the Raw Food Revolution – - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Puriti Programs for Life Choose Freedom Choose LoveBeauty really is skin deep If we said goodbye, to cooked, fried and processed foods, foods that are generally served in today’s hotels, restaurants and households and if we opted for a healthy raw food diet many of us could turn back the hands of time. Raw foods can help you to look younger, ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Just what is middle age and what can we do about it? - by If I had to pick numbers, then I'd probably choose the range from 25 to 75. Why? Thinking in terms of myself and others I've know, I'd say most of us are truly independent of our families and on our own at least by 25 and most of us are dealing with the infirmities of old age by 75. Everything ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Keep Sex Over The Top, Not Over The Hill - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerThe movie Something’s Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, both in their 60s may have done more for ‘mature lovers’ egos and sex lives than Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra! The scene where they have sex for the first time is both hilarious and touching and speaks of the issues over-50 ...
Views: 3161(1 vote) - Keeping Fit Includes Exercise for the Brain - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Lorne LabelWhen most people think of exercise, they envision working out to keep their bodies physically fit and healthy. But the brain – so important to living a full life -- also needs an ongoing exercise regimen to stay agile and alert as we grow older. Scientists used to believe that people ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - L-arginine, Nitric Oxide And Sexual Health - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Dan HammerThis article will show you how nitric oxide (a dangerous free radical) and L-arginine (an essential amino acid) are critical components to your sexual health. In fact, good sexual health would be impossible, at least for humans, without these two necessary molecules. Location, Location, ...
Views: 29136(4 votes) - Learn About Arthritis Relief - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from i-Supplements comArthritis is a complex disorder that is comprised of more than 100 distinct conditions that can affect people at any stage in life. The two most commonly discussed forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis which both have very different causes, risk factors, and effects on ...
Views: 1640(3 votes) - Lemon A Natural Remedy for your Skin - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from sarah labdarHaving fresh, clean, younger looking skin is a goal that everyone especially women aspire to. With an unlimited amount of beauty products on the market it is hard to determine which product will work best for different types of skin. But what if you could get clearer looking skin through all ...
Views: 4586(2 votes) - Lift Chairs And Arthritis - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Brad BrubakerAs almost anything begins to age, it is inevitable that some things will stop working like they used to. This is especially true of the human body. One common condition that is found in people over fifty years of age is arthritis. Arthritis is a, often painful, condition that involves reduced ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Live Twice (Or More) - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Ilana ShovalI was twenty-five years old when I first became aware of how temporary my youth was. Someone had asked me when I was graduating from university and I answered: "in three years". In that single moment I realized in three years I'd be twenty-eight years old. As ridiculous as it sounds to me now, I ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Longevity with Resveratrol - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Sheila BergResveratrol research has shown resveratrol to be an effective antioxidant, and an anti-inflammatory. It also has qualities that make it useful in sun damage repair, and for color correction in the skin. Longevity proponents have strong hopes on resveratrol anti-aging benefits, as this wonder ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Look and feel great physically and spiritually - by Exercise...the dreaded word. At what stage in our lives do we decide that physical activity is a chore and not fun?
Think about children. They exercise constantly, most even on a daily basis, yet you don't see them doing too many activities they don't enjoy. So why as adults do we think we ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Look Younger, Feel Better on Any Budget! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardWe all desire to look our best. Many people think that it is difficult to not only look great, but feel great too. One of the most common challenges that we face in looking and feeling our best is the conception of “getting older”. People believe that this natural process causes the ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Low Vision & Its Effect On Seniors & The Elderly - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Jim JacksonWe know that as we age, things don’t always work the way that they used to. But as caregivers for elderly parents and aging loved ones, it is very important to stay aware of any changes we see happening in the lives of those under our care. One of the changes that may have a very profound ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - LRT New Energy Producing Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from M HarveyLipid Replacement Therapy, also called LRT, is dependent on the action of phosphatidylcholine in the physical structure. Phosphatidylcholine known as "PC" is now being used as an intravenous push in people with congested arteries as it's shown to emulsify calcium deposits. There are a few ...
Views: 1491(2 votes) - Make Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Work With Water - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Russel DonohueAn effective therapy for type two diabetes symptoms is making sure you have enough water. The key is being sure that you are drinking enough water - and you can really tell when is happening. We can be sure however, that dehydration is a problem that affects nearly every person in the world. ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Making a Difficult Transition a Little Easier - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2007 from Ellen KazanoffMaking a Difficult Transition a Little Easier As the baby boomers go through their “change of life”, their parents are experiencing a change of life as well! Whether they are moving into an independent living facility, assisted living facility, or just a smaller house or apartment, a minimum ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Making an Amazing Athletic Feat All the More Astounding - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Ed MayhewLast October, 74-year-old Californian, Harriet Anderson, was the oldest female to complete the ultra-endurance-demanding Ford Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Making this amazing athletic feat (in which this septuagenarian had to swim 2.4 miles in the ocean, bike 112 miles and THEN ...
Views: 2523(1 vote) - Manage Your Gray Moments - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2005 from Gerry McRaeShort-term memory lapses are a fact of life as we grow older. Would you believe memory loss begins increasing at age 25? For every fact of life there's a management solution! Do you find yourself forgetting such little things as unplugging the iron, leaving groceries or animals in the car, ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Mangos: Treat Your Skin and Your Taste Buds - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2003 from Danielle SimsMango is my favorite fruit next to pineapples. They’re sweet, juicy and delicious. This extraordinary fruit contains high amounts of vitamin A (contributing to it’s meaty bright orange color). It also contains Vitamins B, C , calcium, potassium and cartonoids (helps protect against cancer, ...
Views: 3716(2 votes) - Measuring Your Stairs For A Stair Lift - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Brad BrubakerMany Americans have trouble walking or moving due to arthritis, muscular diseases, or age. This can make going up and down the stairs painful and un-safe. For many this means relying on someone to help them travel up or down the stairs or perhaps just means not using the stairs and subsequently ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - Memories, Meanings, and Lessons for Life - by Some places just feel like home even if you've never lived there. I can feel calm settle over me as I turn from the highway and see St. Joseph Convent perched in its solid position above the Pennsylvania Dutch countryside. Its three-story arms spread across the hill as if embracing the furrowed ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - My coffee break experience - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from rikvin offshoreI really love drinking coffee, and probably coffee is part of my daily life routine. Coffee in the morning and coffee during office breaks. Though it’s usual for my officemates to go to Starbucks and have their coffee break there although I usually prefer to just stay behind our office and just ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Natural Anti Aging: Methods & Techniques - by One of the biggest common complaints about topical anti aging products is that they tend to be loaded with chemicals and synthetic active ingredients. Sure some may make you look better on the short term but what about over the long run?
A New & Growing Interest in Natural Anti Aging
As a ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Natural Organic Antiaging Skincare Foods - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from George PrugarAntiaging! What if there were certain foods you could eat that would prevent aging. Would you do your best to consume these foods? What about foods that make you age faster? Would you avoid these foods? Taking care of your skin starts with decent skincare products; a great skincare routine; and ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - New Middle Aged Benefits Committee - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Copyright Arthur Levine 2007 Words: 500 Keywords: New Middle Aged, Entitled, Respect. Wealthy New Middle Aged Benefits Committee We Want What We Are Entitled To As a group, people over fifty ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - New Rule--Value yourself enough to rid toxins from your life - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Whole Person Balanced LifeNew Rule--Value yourself enough to rid toxins from your life So, you've read my last couple of posts about the dangerous chemicals that can be found in your every day personal care products. You are probably thinking that no matter where you turn your head you are going to be assaulted by ...
Views: 2158(4 votes) - Non-Surgical Facelifts conducted with Acupressure as opposed to Surgical Facelifts - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Wendy WilkenConsidering a surgical facelift or cosmetic surgery to look younger? There are many factors you need to weigh before you make this major decision. Perhaps it’s time to look at facial acupressure conducted by your own fingertips as a free non-surgical facelift alternative. Surgical facelifts ...
Views: 1788(3 votes) - Old, Gray, And Proud Of It: Bucking The Trend Towards Age-Denial - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Marian McCainI came back from town with my new reading glasses and put them on the table in their plastic case. "My first pair," I said to my partner. "I'm getting old, aren't I?" "Don't worry about it" he replied. "You still look young to me. Anyway it's no good being upset about getting old. We all get ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - On Becoming an Elder - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Lisa Raphael“It takes one a long time to grow young” wrote Pablo Picasso. How true! When we are young, we are all wrinkled up in side. As we dare to become more and more of our true selves, those inner wrinkles become smooth as a baby’s skin. I am so glad most of my wrinkles are now on the outside. One ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Osteoporosis: the Posture Connection - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Dana DavisRichard was a tall man – originally over 6 feet. He had noticed that over the years, he had lost height. In fact, he had lost over 6 inches of height over the past few decades. He was diagnosed with osteoporosis, an increasingly common complaint in the US. According to the Surgeon ...
Views: 1939(4 votes) - Over Fifty and Unemployed - What's Next - by What can you say to a 52 year old, laid-off, director in telecommunications? I never planned my career dreaming this would ever happen to me. Always a top performer, dozen of headhunters calling every week tempting me to a more lucrative job, life was focused on retirement and enjoying the ...
Views: 2974(1 vote) - Pamper Your Skin - Make Easy Lotion - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2003 from Danielle SimsYears ago I found out how incredible easy it is to make lotion. It is so inexpensive and organic that I wondered why anyone would even consider spending a dime on the chemical rich lotions on the market. Besides I had an added incentive, I have eczema, so I am extremely sensitive to what I put ...
Views: 2727(2 votes) - Passionate Living - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWritten by Steve Goodier One man quipped: "It's not that I'm afraid of dying. It's just that I've been alive for as long as I can remember, and I'm kind of set in my ways." Some people ARE afraid of dying. Others are not concerned about their death ... but they worry about how they're going ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - Ph Perhaps the Cause of Disease - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Puriti Programs for Life Choose Freedom Choose LoveHave you ever wondered if the diseases raging through our society have a common cause? Many doctors, herbalists and nutritionists believe that the explanation may come down to three words; Acid - Alkaline Imbalance Over acidity can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems ...
Views: 8176(1 vote) - Phytonutrients - The Latest In Anti Aging - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Paul RodgersPhytonutrients, or plant and fruit extracts are the latest in anti aging technology and have known to be beneficial for the skin and its underlying cells. There are many types of phytochemicals, including some anti oxidants. Antioxidants are those substances within living organs that supply ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Positive Aging Begins – The Essential Step into the Realm Where Success With Positive Aging Begins - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Celia WestberryWho would not like to take the easy steps for positive aging? Positive aging begins when your subconscious level sparks into your awareness and says, this can happen and you instantly believe it. Then you start taking spontaneous right action to guarantee your success. Your skepticism at this ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - Processed Meat Linked to Patrick Swayze’s Deadly Condition - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardBritish Journal of Cancer—A new link found in eating processed meats and the formation of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the types of cancers that boast the highest mortality rate amongst all cancers. The study confirms that eating processed meats daily increases the risk ...
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