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Articles on Positive Aging

By focusing on the positive aspects of aging and the availability of resources, skills and resiliencies, research not only highlights useful insights but creates hope and empowers action among older people.  Look beyond practices of repair and prevention, and emphasize growth-enhancing activities — create a life full of fun, freedom and joy.

11/16/2009 - Articles

Depression in the elderly 3/4

It is unacceptable for depression to be dismissed as a natural consequence of ageing. Never again should a GP explain to an older person that depression is something they should expect at their age. Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles

Elderly depression: The age factor in depression 2/4

Depression does not become more common as you get older, but it may become more complex.  Recent findings on age and depression confirm the so-called ‘U-curve’ of well being and happiness over the human life cycle.  Put simply, we’re at our most dissatisfied in our mid-forties – a finding that’s so in 47 of 55 countries surveyed. Depression seems to have much less of an impact in terms of daily disability in the older age groups. Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles
Elderly and depression

Elderly and depression: How to understand Depression in the elderly 1/4

Depression in the elderly is very common. It can be triggered by social isolation and the emotional reaction to the loss of loved family members or friends. Depression in the elderly can make them withdraw from all social contact. Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles

Warm homes mean better health

Warm homes are taken for granted now that central heating is so common.  But central heating has to be paid for and people may be tempted to sacrifice a warm home to cut back on their energy bills – especially when fuel costs are rising.  Read more

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10/13/2009 - Articles

Secondhand Smoke is Also Lethal

Passive smoking - secondhand smoke - is associated with an increased death rate, and probably with an increased rate of heart attack, as shown by two recent studies. Read more

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10/13/2009 - Articles
The Negative Effects of Smoking on Bones, Joints and Healing

The Negative Effects of Smoking on Bones, Joints and Healing

Can smoking affect surgery, bone health and healing? Results of 44 studies say "yes" . . . . . Read more

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10/05/2009 - Articles
Fitness: What to Do and Why to Do It

Fitness: What to Do and Why to Do It

This, the 5th extract from Dean Edward L. Schneider's book AgeLess, continues his discussion of physical fitness. It offers reasons why you should strive for fitness, and how to go about it. Read more

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09/30/2009 - Articles

Physical activity is the key to longer life

Physical activity is known to be important in preserving physical and mental health.  But the benefits of physical activity among older adults are not well defined – maybe because some older adults are affected by disability which prevents them from exercise.  Also, older adults may just expect to slow down and do less physical activity.  Most research to date on physical activity has focused upon middle-aged adults. Read more

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09/25/2009 - Articles
Sexual Pleasure and Hysterectomy

Sexual Pleasure and Hysterectomy

Many women are worried that hysterectomy (removal of the uterus, or womb) will affect their ability to enjoy sexual intercourse, or reduce their sexual attractiveness. Some scientists in the Netherlands have looked into this . . . . . Read more

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09/16/2009 - Articles
Sexual Problems in Men

Sexual Problems in Men

Sexual Problems: Once it was 'inability to perform'. Then came 'impotence', and now it's called 'erectile dysfunction' (ED). Since effective medicines have become available, the numbers of men complaining of difficulty in getting and maintaining an erection have skyrocketed. Sexual problems in men are fairly common and in most cases these can be treated. Read more

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