Growing Old Gracefully

Today the average duration of human life in the United States is just about 70 years for women and a little less for men. Conservative experts believe that man is really build to last about 100 years; and that medial advances and more healthful living habits could bring this about within a generation or two. What good is it to add years to life if we do not also add life to years? In fact, unless...

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Natural Remedies That Work To Boost Your Memory

Natural supplements are gaining popularity as they work towards improving many aspects of health and well-being. There are supplements available that aid in memory clarity and have a positive effect on boosting memory. These remedies are derived from substances that occur naturally and have been consumed in one form or another for centuries. Their impact on body functions proven over time and their...

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The Flavor And Goodness Of Red Wine

Red wine is a popular drink in the US and considering that there are over 600 million gallons of wine sold there each year it's good to know that it has health benefits too. The making and drinking of wine goes back thousands of years, in fact, remnants of wine found in a jar dating back to 5400 B. C. have been found in modern day Iran. And of course, the Egyptians partook of this tasty drink as a jar buried in the tomb of King Tut attests. Other Egyptian artifacts show that from at least 2500 B. C. many of the upper class enjoyed a glass (or clay goblet) every so often. Red wine is more full...

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Can Alzheimer's Be Prevented?

Alzheimer's disease is a condition affecting up to 4. 5 million Americans. While there is no known cure, studies have been conducted that indicate there may be ways of preventing the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The disease is characterized by symptoms such as forgetfulness, memory loss, and reduced ability to concentrate, and in later stages the sufferer may display anxiety and delusions, loss of speech and inability to sit up or walk. It is a slow disease with symptoms manifesting and worsening over the period of many years. The now famous, groundbreaking nun study went a long way toward...

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