MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Are Probiotics Safe?
October 25, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
The safety of probiotics has not been thoroughly studied scientifically.
The Healthy Geezer's Tips for Dealing with Stress
October 19, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Your health can be damaged by unrelenting stress.
Aging Lowers Your Immunity
October 11, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
What happens to your immune system as you get old?
Tai Chi May Reduce Falls in Older Adults
September 29, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Tai chi brings a number of health benefits, including reducing falls in older adults.
Do Wrinkle Creams Work?
September 23, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
The healthy geezer provides tips to care for your aging skin.
8 Tips for Healthy Aging
September 14, 2011, Rachael Rettner and Remy Melina, MyHealthNewsDaily Writers
Here are eight tips for staying healthy, strong and happy in your golden years.
Can Polio Come Back in Old Age?
September 13, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Post-polio syndrome can strike people decades after they’ve recovered from polio.
YouTube May Help Elderly Dementia Patients
September 12, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
YouTube may aid in therapy for dementia.
Yellow Eyes May Boost Risk of Sleep Disorder
September 01, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Yellowing of the eyes due to aging is linked to sleep disturbances.
Do Massages Do Anything Besides Relax You?
August 16, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
The purpose of massage is to relax the tissue, increase the flow of blood and oxygen, and decrease pain.
Sleep Apnea Contributes to Dementia
August 10, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The findings suggest that the key factor leading to diminished cognition was oxygen deprivation.
Exercise Keeps Memories Safe from Infection's Effects
August 09, 2011, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Even moderate exercise brings memory benefits.
The Healthy Geezer: How Do Statins Work?
August 02, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Your cholesterol level is just one number doctors consider before prescribing a statin.
The Healthy Geezer: All About Statins
July 26, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Taking statins may reduce your cholesterol, but the drugs also have risks.
Avoiding Alzheimer's: Study Finds 7 Preventable Risk Factors
July 21, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
As many as 3 million cases of Alzheimer's disease worldwide could be prevented, the researchers said.
The Healthy Geezer: Can Carrot Juice Prevent Cataracts?
July 20, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Carrots are good for your eyes, but can they prevent cataracts?
The Healthy Geezer: What's Sciatica?
July 11, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body.
The Healthy Geezer: How Can I Avoid Salmonella?
July 06, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Salmonella is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States.
Over-the-Counter Drug for Insomnia & Incontinence Can Kill
June 24, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The group includes over-the-counter products containing diphenhydramine and prescription sleep aids and incontinence treatments.
Key to Healthy Retirement? Get a Job!
June 23, 2011, David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily Contributor
New research by Angela Curl shows that planning for retirement in both the financial and social realm can help to lead to improved enjoyment and health during retirement.
Can Changing Your Diet Decrease Your Risk of Alzheimer's?
June 14, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A healthy diet isn't just good for your body, it's good for your brain and may help ward off Alzheimer's disease.
The Healthy Geezer: How Can I Make My Surgery Safer?
June 01, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Can I prevent my surgeon from operating on the wrong side of my body?
Big Fat Truth: Hip Bones Widen With Age
May 26, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
It's not just fat that may bump you up a few pant sizes as you age.
The Healthy Geezer: Can You Grow to Be Immune to Poison Ivy?
May 24, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Sensitivity to the plant declines with age.
Oldest Drivers Often Make Critical Mistakes
May 17, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Blind spot errors were the most common errors made by elderly adults.