by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Feb 2, 2021 | Weight Loss
So-called “diet face” was previously blamed on gravity causing the skin to sag. But it is now thought to be down to the loss of fat – the scaffolding that holds the face up. Doctors found we can lose more than 18 per cent of the cushioning...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Oct 7, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say as you age your body doesn’t adjust the rate of sweat loss as well, so drinking water even when you’re not thirsty is important. Maskot / Getty Images Researchers say that as people age, they need to drink more water to compensate for...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 12, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say an older person’s immune system can overreact as it tries to battle the virus that causes COVID-19. Getty Images Researchers say the aging process may make people over the age of 60 more vulnerable to COVID-19. Part of the reason may be...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 11, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say underlying medical conditions as well as socioeconomic factors puts older Black Americans at higher risk of dying from COVID-19. Getty Images A new report concludes that older Black Americans are at higher risk of dying from COVID-19 than...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 13, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say for many older adults, the side effects and other risks associated with cancer screenings outweigh the benefits. Getty Images Researchers say adults over the age of 65 may be getting unnecessary cancer screenings. They say the screenings...
