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By Allegro The surge in the aging population is challenging the technology industry to provide inventive solutions. Advancements in technology are enhancing the lives of older adults and their caregivers. Here are a few innovative technologies transforming life as we age. 1. WiseWear offers a new option in the competitive wearable trackers market. The smart jewelry tracks your heart rate, calories and …

By Dr. Steven Reichbach Although medical professionals are still discovering new reasons for depression and anxiety to this day, we know that a tiny portion in the brain called the amygdala, stores emotional and threatening thoughts and memories from our early childhood to present day. PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) causes extreme side effects. Many individuals have severe nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, …

Antiaging begins with the body, mind, and spirit connection via internal and external care. Along with exercise, we all know that drinking plenty of water, and eating a healthy diet full of vegetables, fruit, and lean protein is an ideal way to maintain a youthful appearance and fuel our bodies with the nutrients it needs. But what happens when those …

Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that affects 125 million people globally; however, what many people don’t realize is that it is an autoimmune disease. When the body’s immune system is triggered, skin cells become overactive and produce more skin than what can naturally be sloughed off, so the end result is red, irritated skin with dry patches that eventually …

By Martin Maag, MD Adrogenetic alopecia or AGA, is the most common form of hair loss in men and women, but today’s article is about men. Affecting over 60% of men starting around age 35, with 85% of men by age 50. Very few men escape this condition. Those that do are fortunate; those that don’t either accept it or …

By Valeriy Sabodash, M.D. Mental health and dementia are under the scope of health care experts for over decades. A lack of understanding the causes of neurodegenerative diseases even with a reasonable recognition of the pathological mechanisms motivates researches to continue seeking the explanations why some people develop dementia, and others do not. Data analysis from the Rush Memory and Aging …

Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA Feeling short of breath, heart palpitations, chest pain and tightness? Do you know the signs of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? And if you’re experiencing them, are you taking steps to see your cardiologist to find out what’s the cause? For many people, that have CAD symptoms, they, unfortunately, ignore their signs. Ignoring heart irregularities can be …

Working on improving your balance in the water is the safest most effective way to go. If you fall over in the water, you will only get wet. However, if you fall over on land, you could possibly break a hip. Safely exercising or working on balance in the water is helping numerous individuals improve stability, build strength, and increase their …

With weather approaching the upper 90’s and on some days, triple digits, the heat can be unbearable at times and downright dangerous, this is particularly the case when we factor in high levels of humidity. Our bodies self-regulate heat by sweating and also through radiating heat back into the atmosphere. When we sweat, we perspire potassium and sodium. Both of …

Over 47 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Many people just lump all dementias together under the Alzheimer’s umbrella, but there are significant differences and treatment options for each individual diagnosis. However, Individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s all have many common symptoms and risk factors. Once of those risks is falling due to …