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  • How Do I Grind Chia Seeds? Created: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
    Chia seeds can be consumed whole or ground - how can you grind chia seeds?
  • Chia Seeds: Ground, or Whole? Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
    Chia seeds are being hailed as a modern-day superfood, for their high dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acid content. Is grinding necessary, to reap the health benefits of chia seeds, or can I eat t...
  • What is a "menopot"? Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
    Some women complain that they've developed a menopot with age - what exactly is a "menopot"?
  • Can Chia Seeds Help Me Lose Weight as I Get Older? Created: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
    Like many seeds, chia seeds are rich in healthy fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, and are therefore considered heart-healthy. Claims have been made that chia seeds can help you lose weight or maintai...
  • Can Chia Seeds Boost My Energy Level? Created: Friday, May 10, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
    Once a staple of the ancient Aztecs, chia seeds have been hailed as a healthy superfood that offers boundless energy. Is chia really an energy food?
  • Which are Healthier, White Chia Seeds, or Black Chia Seeds? Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
    Chia seeds are gaining in popularity for their high fiber content and omega-3 fatty acids. They're available in two colors, black and white: so which offer greater health benefits, black or white ...
  • What is Anosmia? Created: Friday, May 10, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Anosmia is a sensory change that can occur with age - what is anosmia?
  • Vitamin A and Aging Skin Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Vitamin A products, including retinol and Retin-A, have been called the "gold standard" of anti-aging skin care, helping your skin look younger and smoother. Find out what these anti-aging creams ...
  • Is Your Taste Changing with Age? Created: Thursday, December 08, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Understand how taste and smell change with age, and what you can do about it.
  • Eat Your Water Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
    While it's tough to lose weight at any age, maintaining a healthy weight to avoid illness and long-term chronic diseases like diabetes and arthritis can be more difficult if you're over the age of ...
  • Gifts to Boost Your Mom's Well-Being and Longevity Created: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
    Whether it's for her birthday, Mother's Day, or some other special occasion, here are some healthy gift ideas for your mom that will boost her well-being and longevity.
  • How to Save Your Memory Created: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
    With an aging population, there's no shortage of supplements, programs and brain games that aim to improve memory and keep your brain sharp. But how effective are supplements like ginkgo, various v...
  • What are Fish Oil Supplements? Created: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
    Fish oil supplements are sometimes recommended for people who don't like fish, or are allergic to fish. What exactly are fish oil supplements?
  • Longevity Throughout History Created: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
    How has the human lifespan and longevity evolved throughout history? Find out how long our ancestors lived compared with today.
  • Shingles in Older People Created: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
    Shingles has been called the excruciating after-effects of chicken pox and is a potentially debilitating disease with long-term health implications. Learn why shingles, or herpes zoster, occurs an...
  • What Older Adults Should Know About Shingles Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
    Shingles is a potentially devastating disease that can cause severe pain when the chicken pox virus reactivates in older adults. Find out everything you need to know about shingles, the vaccine ag...
  • How Do I Know If I Have Shingles? Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
    Shingles is the painful reactivation of the chicken pox virus in our body, which occurs more often as we age. Since the early symptoms are similar to the flu, how can you tell if it's shingles or s...
  • Is Shingles Contagious? Created: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
    Shingles is caused when the chicken pox virus reactivates in your body. Is shingles contagious, and can you catch shingles from someone else?
  • How to Prevent Shingles — Can Shingles be Prevented? Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
    Shingles is the potentially devastating disease that occurs when the chicken pox virus reactivates as you get older. So can shingles be prevented? Find out how can you prevent shingles, to avoid ...
  • Should I Get the Shingles Vaccine If I'm Over 50? Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
    If you've had chicken pox, and estimates say 95% of the population has, you are at risk of getting shingles as you get older. If you're over the age of 50, find out if you need the shingles vaccin...
  • What does "anti-aging" mean? Created: Friday, March 22, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013
    The term "anti-aging" is a hot one these days, referring to everything from skin creams to antioxidants. But what does anti-aging mean?
  • Tinnitus in Older People Created: Monday, March 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
    Tinnitus, a ringing, clicking, hissing, or other noise in the ears, is more common in older people. It's associated with insomnia and depression; learn why tinnitus happens and what may be causing...
  • Is There a Cure for Tinnitus? Created: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
    Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be an annoying -- or debilitating -- problem, leaving sufferers anxious, depressed, and unable to sleep. Remedies like relaxation therapy and sound machines c...
  • How to Fall-Proof Your Home Created: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
    Falls are the number one cause of injury and injury-related deaths in people over the age of 65, but falls that lead to hip fractures in older people or the elderly, can be prevented! Find out wha...
  • How Dangerous is a Broken Hip When You're Older? Created: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
    A broken bone may not sound serious, but if you are an older man or woman, a hip fracture can be the start of many severe health problems. How dangerous is a broken hip in an older person, and wha...
  • Understanding the Aging Process Created: Thursday, December 08, 2011 Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013
    What is aging? When it comes to how we age, what are the main theories about the human aging process? Learn what happens in your body over time, and what changes you can expect to see in your sen...
  • Tai Chi For Better Balance Created: Monday, February 25, 2013 Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013
    Tai chi is an ancient practice that has modern health benefits for seniors, from boosting cardiovascular fitness and immune function to improving sleep. Find out how this slow form of moving medit...
  • What is Excess Mortality? Created: Friday, March 15, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013
    Scientific studies often refer to the excess mortality caused by a certain disease, condition, or harmful exposure. But what does excess mortality mean?
  • What is a Mortality Rate? Created: Friday, February 22, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013
    Mortality rates are often cited in research studies as a measure of risk, but what exactly is a mortality rate?
  • What is Mortality? Created: Thursday, March 14, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013
    The term "mortality" is often used in relation to longevity studies and disease statistics; what exactly does mortality mean?
  • Why Do Older People Fall? Created: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013
    Why do older people fall? According to new research that for the first time uses closed-circuit video in long-term care homes, it's most often a problem of poor balance and improper shifting of bo...
  • What Should I Weigh? Created: Friday, January 11, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 03, 2013
    What is your ideal weight, for a long and healthy life? Though obesity contributes to serious problems like heart disease and diabetes, finding the ideal weight is a bit more complicated than targ...

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