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12/09/2019

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease? Find out about the latest treatment information and how to manage OFF periods!
https://parkinsons.thirdage.com/

11/30/2018

Want to know what the healthiest nighttime snack is? You might just be surprised… cottage cheese! Here’s why: this protein-filled food positively affects your muscle quality, metabolism + overall health. And there’s another bonus: it’s keto-friendly! » https://bit.ly/2B57dZp

What's the all-around best snack? Guess!

11/29/2018

Ever worry about toxic ingredients in your hair dye?
Well, this should give you some peace of mind: a federal agency has ordered lead acetate to be removed from those products.
The ruling by the federal Food and Drug Administration takes away the last authorization for the use of lead as an ingredient in beauty products. "Lead exposure can have serious adverse effects on human health." » https://bit.ly/2DyYNMv

They can make you look beautiful, but some hair dyes have really ugly ingredients.

11/28/2018

Two thirdAGE writers graciously offered themselves up as ‘guinea pigs.’ For what? To test out the DivaCup! As first time users of menstrual cups we wanted to see what we thought firsthand. Here are our accounts;

Talking about my menstrual period isn’t something I do often, but as someone who regularly does squats as part of her workout, am fully aware of the importance of quality feminine hygiene products. And it may seem, well, unusual, after a lifetime of cotton liners and tampons… but the cup is here to stay, and this is how my first two encounters with it went… » https://bit.ly/2B44O1b

Two of our editors tried out menstrual cups for the first time. These are their experiences!

11/27/2018

At holiday buffets and potlucks, people make quick calculations about which dishes to try and how much to take of each. Johns Hopkins University neuroscientists have found a brain region that appears to be strongly connected to such food preference decisions. The researchers, working with rats, discovered robust nerve activity related to food choice in a previously overlooked part of the brain. The finding suggests this brain area could be key to developing therapies and treatments to encourage healthy eating. » https://bit.ly/2ROA1eo

What makes us choose one food over another? Researchers have found the brain region involved in the food choices we make.

11/26/2018

Want to make teenage drivers safer? Make sure they’re getting the mental healthcare they need. Targeted treatments aimed at combating ADHD + other mental health disorders could help make teen drivers safer. » https://bit.ly/2DgqtoZ

Teen drivers who suffer from ADHD or other mental health disorders should get targeted treatment so they will be safer on the road.

11/23/2018

We all want healthy bones. Here’s how to get them. These are the 7 TOP nutrients for bone health + the foods that are highest in each: » https://bit.ly/2Pya5pF

Do you know which vitamins contribute to good bone health? We do, and we'll tell you the foods they can be found in, too!

11/22/2018

Want to get your vitamins while having fun? Then this is the drink for you! All the fun of a mimosa, but with a more tropical taste! The apricot + mango are so tasty you might forget that they’re super-healthy too! Both are fabulous sources of vitamin A + C – among other potent antioxidants. Get the recipe here! » https://bit.ly/2qm21Kn

All the fun of a mimosa, but with a more tropical taste!

11/21/2018

Roughly 3.5 million people in the USA live with schizophrenia according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
There’s no shortage of myths + misconceptions about schizophrenia.
Violent behavior. Split personality. Never being able to hold onto a job or have a career.
The truth is, much of what we think is wrong. Here we help you sift fact from fiction » https://bit.ly/2SCZYPi

We’re accustomed to think of soy as healthy. But it has a few serious drawbacks, according to new research, Investigators … Read More→

11/19/2018

Addiction is a public-health crisis in America today, without many good treatment options. This has led researchers to look into ibogaine, an hallucinogenic drug that shows promise for getting rid of both cravings and withdrawal symptoms for a wide variety of substances, including he**in, co***ne, and opioids. Ibogaine, which is derived from a Central West African shrub, is not an approved treatment yet in the United States, although there have been promising results in other countries. Here’s what you need to know » https://bit.ly/2RsnInK

A plant with psychedelic properties is helping he**in addicts overcome their addiction.

11/16/2018

Vitamin D is crucial for our body – but most people don’t get enough. Brittle bones and an increased risk of respiratory diseases can be the result of a vitamin D deficiency – and who wants that? There’s a new vitamin D rich food on the block though . . . and you’ll never guess what it is . . . Cocoa! Researchers have recently found that dark chocolate has a relatively high vitamin D2 content. The most D-licious news we’ve heard in a long time! » https://bit.ly/2J55plx

The researchers investigated the vitamin D content of cocoa and products containing cocoa because they suspected that they contained a previously unknown source of the vitamin.

11/15/2018

Thermal baths, a magic cure-all? Balneology has roots in many indigenous cultures and can be traced 5,000 years through history to the Bronze Age, where it was used by the Greeks and Romans throughout Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. In Germany and Japan, mineral bathing remains a popular choice for the health-conscious, with millions of people visiting thermal/mineral bath spas each year. And their popularity is on the rise, as we tap into different wellness modalities. Find out why you should be planning your next trip to a thermal bath! » https://bit.ly/2RtQ016

Tap into a centuries-old wellness tradition of thermal & mineral baths to experience a list of benefits that's nothing short of, well…magic.