Posts Tagged Aging
Strength Train Your Brain for Longevity: Aging is No Excuse for Memory Loss
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Aging in America, Mental Health on September 2, 2011
Contributed by Team Member: Amy Shoultz, Ph.D. Now, where did I put my keys? What did I come in here for? If this sounds like you, then join the club. Forgetfulness is common as we age and as our lives become more complex. More than one-third of women in the recent Melbourne Women’s Midlife Health […]
Ageism: Igniting Depression and Diminishing Quality of Life for Geriatrics Everywhere
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Aging in America on April 6, 2011
The various popular media outlets regularly bombard America’s already increasingly self-centered, youth obsessed culture with negative messages about aging and the aged. Even ads, created to promote products that benefit older Americans, contain stereotyped, fear-based messaging that contributes to prejudice or indifference toward the older generation. How Media Contributes to the Problem At a 2006 […]
Beauty and the Bones — Teens — Take Charge of Your Bone Health Now
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Pediatric Health, Teen to Twenty-Something on March 31, 2011
As a teen, you may not think too much about your bones and the importance of skeletal growth. When considering appearance, most teens think about their outward physical attractiveness — what clothes to wear, and keeping their skin clear of acne. But – you may not reach your genetic height if your bones aren’t healthy. […]
Afraid of Aging? An Emerging, Controversial Field of Study Enters the Battlefield
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Aging in America on March 20, 2011
The field of gerontology, sometimes called biogerontology, involves the study of the aging process on a molecular level. Scientists and researchers in the field seek to understand why humans age biologically and physiologically. They aim to apply this knowledge in ways that slow down or reverse the aging process. Censored! No New Ideas […]
Medtopicwriter News Feed
