In many instances, the symptoms listed below are the result of relatively minor disorders as elderly. However, they can also represent the early signs of serious chronic disease in older adults, and they should be investigated promptly by your doctor. (more…)

The first line of defense belongs to a compound in the body called alpha lipoic acid (ALA). You may already know the importance I place on this multitasking, multi protective supplement. But recent studies have shown that it is even more powerful than previously thought.

Alpha lipoic acid is a very powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory agent, but additional amounts can be obtained only from (more…)

Researches with Age Related Eye Disease Study have found that giving supplement of antioxidant and zinc has shown good result in delaying the progress of intermediated age related macular degeneration. Into some extend the supplement can reduce the risk of vision loss. It is still in preliminary screening and examining process, hence some patients with some advance disease circumstance may not benefit from it. But the fundamental key to get better result from this treatment is by having dilated eye exam for the patients. In such observation their retina status can be analyzed and treat with the right dose of supplement taking.

In the study, individuals from age 55 to 80 years with signs of age related macular degeneration (more…)

Aging in human is a combination of two ageing processes: development or maturation, and senescence aging or decline. Development or maturation is the positive aspect of aging; humans typically acquire greater wisdom, experience, and expertise in specific fields as they grow older. Senescence aging, on the other hand, (more…)

Visual impairment among elderly is now a major health care problem. We are living in aging population with 80% of blind people or people who have visual impairment are older than 50 years. The most common causes of blindness for this groups are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy. These are four most common causes of blindness which doctors and researches are keen to cure. (more…)

It is truly an astounding promised by products that claimed can help slowing aging. There were plenty of such products and you can find them on any commercial media anywhere. Among these are antioxidants and vitamins supplement, which solely give promises to make you look younger. You as consumer sometimes are in dilemmatic position. Yes, these products make you reach deep your pocket, but it offered a delight to those who want to look younger and healthier as promised. However, do you know how this longevity-elixir works? (more…)