You can hide the gray and use as many anti-wrinkle creams as you like. But the one part of growing older, if you’re a woman, that you can’t stave off is menopause. Menopause, which is defined as the time after which you haven’t had a period for 12 months, can come with a series of […]
Make It Better Media Group welcomed Dr. Marisha Chilcott, Founder and Physician at Morpheus Medical Aesthetics, Melanie Perry National Director for Memory Support and Resident Experience at Elegance Living, and Monica Gray, COO of Nice Guys Delivery, to discuss what you can do to feel your best at any age. From self-care to sexuality, the […]
Most of us probably think we should eat better and exercise more, but with so many responsibilities vying for our attention every day, it can be easy to fall into bad habits. Here we share expert tips for everything from drinking more water to reducing your risk for breast cancer in hopes of making this […]
What does age sound like? It can sound pretty great. Singer Smokey Robsinson recently turned 80. Rapper Ice T turned 62. Renee Zellweger, 50, won an Oscar recently for Best Actress for her portrayal of Judy Garland in the musical biopic “Judy.” Embed from Getty Images As a laryngologist, or professional voice doctor, patients often […]
On April 24, 2018, 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo, now known as the Golden State Killer, was apprehended and eventually charged with 13 counts of murder and 13 counts of attempted kidnapping, thanks to publicly shared genetic codes. No, DeAngelo didn’t submit a sample to find out what percentage Italian he was, but a distant relative […]
For many of us, another year in the books means a new passion or hobby, new friends or family members, or a new outlook on life. In fact, the conventional age of retirement is beginning to carry less weight, as new dreams and aspirations are taking precedence. Research shows that seniors are happier than ever […]
Fall always feels like a bit of a contradiction to me: Cool weather and crisp, colorful leaves remind us that the year is coming to a close, yet the air practically buzzes with the excitement of new beginnings as the kids head back to school. Mixed in with the wistfulness of time passing is a […]
From crisis to creativity, this Kentfield resident is redefining how we think about midlife.
Telomeres have been hailed as the key to slowing down aging and curing cancer — yet most people have never even heard of them. We’ve got the expert take on what telomeres are, how they can be used to predict cancer development and accelerated aging, and what you can do now to lengthen your life. […]
A fascinating study revealed interesting brain characteristics in older adults who aren’t aging like most. So-called SuperAgers have cognitive abilities like those of much younger people. Scientists at Northwestern’s Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the Feinberg School of Medicine are working to understand why some older adults’ brains function like those of people […]
