The most common orthopedic surgery doesn’t work any better than exercise.
That’s the surprising finding of the new study that concludes knee surgery to repair cartilage tears is no more effective than physical therapy1
This procedure is performed on more than 400,000 Americans every year. Meniscal (cartilage) tears are a condition common in older adults. It is due to degeneration of tissues in the knee from aging.… Read More
A research breakthrough has uncovered an anti-aging secret that promises to dramatically boost lifespan in worms and mice.1,2 And could have serious implications for humans too…
The average American now lives to age 79. But if this new discovery can impact humans in the same way, it could extend average longevity to an astonishing 118.3
As we age, our cells lose the ability to nourish themselves.… Read More
At age 70, Donald Trump would be the oldest newly elected president in U.S. history. And Hillary Clinton isn’t far behind. She will turn 69 just before the election.
Like most people their ages, they both have health issues. And the stress of being president will take a huge toll.
This raises an important question that has largely flown under the radar during the hotly contested campaign: Are Trump and Clinton fit enough to make it through one or two terms in the White House?… Read More
By Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D.
It’s easy to lose track of a few details at times. We call them “senior moments.” But they can happen at any age.
When forgetfulness happens regularly, it is called something else: brain fog. Think of it as a form of slow, steady cognitive decline.
The medical and mental health establishments don’t recognize brain fog as an actual condition.… Read More
What if there was a fruit that could significantly lower your risk of heart disease? What if this super-fruit could actually repair damaged arteries, reverse arteriosclerosis, and regenerate blood vessels?
And what if it could do all this in just 12 weeks?
You’d make it part of your diet… In a heartbeat.
New research shows that if you are worried about your heart, you should consider black raspberries.… Read More
Many of us fear life will no longer be worth living if we make it to old age. We worry that frailty and disease will rob us of the ability to care for ourselves and do the things we enjoy.
Stop fretting, say researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Most people who make it past 90 have no more disease than those at 65, they found.… Read More