Healthy Aging
Aging is a natural part of life that can be active, productive and satisfying. While aging is not reversible, gerontologists (doctors who specialize in aging) know many ways to prevent health problems and ensure well-being into the later years. Advice is much the same as for any age: exercise, nutrition, vitamins and herbs, and stress-relieving activities.
We also all know that aging can bring on many illnesses and disorders. It is important to continue getting good healthcare into your old age.
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- Q What are the different types of midfacial augmentation?
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- Q Why do people get age spots?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologySome of your age spots are genetic, meaning it's inevitable that they will appear at some point. But exposure to ultraviolet rays over time also can bring them on, so be sure to limit time out in the sun and always take precautions to protect your skin.... Full Answer
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- Q What is aging?
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Dr. Mark Houston, Internal MedicineAging is when the body shifts from a constructive (anabolism) to a destructive (catabolism) state. Anabolism is the replenishing of the body’s systems with new and stronger tissue, a rejuvenating or building mode. Catabolism is the breaking... Full Answer
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- Q Are there any health risks for having sex often when I'm older?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyWant to know if frequent sex when you're older is a health risk or benefit? Watch the video to learn from Dr. Oz if there are any health risks to having sex often when you're older. Full Answer
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- Q How is sexual performance affected by aging?
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Dr. Harris McIlwain, Pain MedicineNot only are their visible signs of aging, but comprehensive research has found it is common in men over age 50 to require longer periods of excitement to achieve a full erection. This is not necessarily related to any abnormality. Also, while it may... Full Answer
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- Q How does sexuality differ for older men and women?
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Dr. Harry Fisch, UrologyA study published in the British Medical Journal reveals some interesting dynamics at work in the sex lives of older men and women regarding sex. Thanks to erection-enhancing medications, interest in sex among middle-aged and older men in the... Full Answer
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- Q What are complications of aging?
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As individuals age, they have an increased risk of developing many diseases and serious health problems, which may be fatal. Older individuals have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, stroke, heart attack, osteoporosis, diabetes... Full Answer
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- Q Why can facial exercise increase wrinkles?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineI love exercising, but exercises for the face? That's an idea whose time has not come. Exercising the facial muscles is a sure way to increase your wrinkles. The facial muscles pull on the skin to give you facial expressions. And the repetitive movements... Full Answer
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- Q Why can having a purpose in life slow down your aging?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyTelomeres, which are sequences of DNA at the end of chromosomes, can provide one way to judge your rate of aging. The longer your telomeres, the more your stem cells can repair damages elsewhere in your body, and the younger you are. People with purposes... Full Answer
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- Q Why might my sex life improve as I get older?
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Dr. Jan Shifren, Obstetrics & GynecologyMidlife and later may be a time when a woman's sexuality blossoms. Women often gain confidence as they mature, and they may be more willing to ask for what they want sexually. Menopause means that women no longer have to worry about pregnancy (or... Full Answer
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