(Natural News) Many of the illnesses suffered by older people are caused by dietary factors. These are worsened by changes that come naturally with aging. In order to maintain optimal health, older people are often prescribed supplements that will bolster their bodily processes. Different kinds of nutrients have been studied for their effectiveness in improving the […]

(Natural News) No one’s too old to dance. In fact, dancing can be beneficial to seniors, especially older women. Researchers from Japan and Korea report that dancing can greatly reduce the risk of disability for activities of daily living in older women. Exercise has been known to reduce the risk of disability, but the degree […]

(Natural News) Many people believe that seeking out care through the medical system or even being admitted to the hospital is going to help them and improve their health. In theory, perhaps this should be true, but in reality, it certainly is not. A study completed by researchers at Yale University showed that older adults […]

(Natural News) As people get older, their health – both physical and mental – may decline. A growing mental health problem among older adults is depression, which is most commonly treated by taking drug antidepressants. However, the harmful side effects of these drugs outweigh their benefits, putting the health of many at risk. Instead, the […]

(Natural News) Cases of dementia in the U.S. have significantly dropped in the last decade. The dip is attributed to an increase in mental and physical activity among older adults, research notes. Additionally, this was observed despite the upswing of diseases previously linked to the onset of dementia such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity. According […]

(Natural News) Researchers suggest older people who are about to undergo surgery to consider receiving electroacupuncture prior to their operation. Their study, which was published in Deutsche Zeitschrift für Akupunktur, found that preconditioning with electroacupuncture could improve the cognitive function among older patients after surgery. Electroacupuncture does this by reducing inflammatory reaction and brain injury. Researchers […]

(Natural News) Many of us think that aging is a bit intimidating, especially since death would come soon. We often wonder how long we would last in our physical forms and ponder if there are any symptoms or signs as to when death would come for us. A study published in the Journal of the […]

(Natural News) A respiratory illness is never fun, and if you’re older, a sickness like pneumonia could very well threaten your life. Treating such problems can be difficult, which is why it is best to do everything in your power to prevent respiratory illness in the first place. Thankfully, one tool that can help is […]

(Natural News) Statin drugs, prescribed by doctors to reduce high cholesterol levels and supposedly prevent heart attacks and strokes, are the second most prescribed drugs in the world, after the painkiller hydrocodone. Since one in five Americans between the ages of 40 and 75 take these drugs regularly, it is likely that you are acquainted […]

(Natural News) Neurologists suggest that going out with friends, singing, and performing brain-challenging activities can help prevent dementia, as reported by The Daily Mail. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 15 percent of adults aged 60 and above suffer from a mental disorder. Lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, and sleep largely influence […]