Good news! As it turns out, walking may be one of the best forms of physical exercise for seniors, especially for those who hate to work out. Walking has all the hallmarks of senior- friendly exercise: it’s easy to get started, it has a low risk for injury, it can be done at any … [Read more...] about Even If You Hate Exercise, You Can Do This
Exercise and Fitness
Seeking Alzheimer’s Answers
If there is a bogeyman of aging, it might be Alzheimer’s disease because it is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that causes patients to lose both short-term and, eventually, long-term memories. For many people, the fear of developing Alzheimer’s disease keeps them up … [Read more...] about Seeking Alzheimer’s Answers
Aesthetic Treatment: Eye Lift
There are, of course, some men and women who seek out smaller procedures like an upper eyelid tuck. This is for individuals who feel their eyes look “droopy” or “sleepy.” The full procedure generally takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete, and Dr. Fox remarks, “The eye-lid surgery is … [Read more...] about Aesthetic Treatment: Eye Lift
Aesthetic Treatment: Tighten the Neck
Consider getting a neck lift. “There are people who just have isolated excess neck skin, and we deal with that in a targeted way,” says Dr. Martin Fox, a practicing plastic surgeon. This type of surgery “is for a patient who has a little extra skin that they don’t like and we’re … [Read more...] about Aesthetic Treatment: Tighten the Neck
Aesthetic Treatment: Face Lift
For some, looking as young as they feel means a full facelift. “Surgery is the treatment for loss of elasticity, and that’s when we do our facelifts. The surgery takes approximately three and a half hours, and we’re turning that clock back 10-15 years,” says Dr. Chet Mays a … [Read more...] about Aesthetic Treatment: Face Lift