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Adult Acne Is Frustrating But Treatable

Jun 25, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Aging & Independence

Just when you thought you left them behind in your turbulent teen years, one pops up on your forehead seemingly out of the blue: pimples. And if you’re one of many who’ve experienced adult acne, you know the feeling. According to the International Dermal Institute, between 40 and 55 percent … Read More

How to Prevent Wrinkles

May 25, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

You may be wondering how to prevent wrinkles as you start noticing those first fine lines appear. But to some extent, wrinkles are unavoidable. As you get older, your body slows down its production of two proteins that play an important role when it comes to the appearance of your … Read More

What Is Functional Medicine, Who Does It, and Why Does It Work So Well?

May 21, 2018 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

What is functional medicine? It involves a whole new way of understanding, assessing, preventing, and treating chronic disease. It integrates a variety of science-based approaches to find and treat underlying imbalances in how the body’s systems are functioning. Practitioners focus on what’s unique about a patient and try to understand … Read More

What’s Ailing You? We’re All Ears

May 2, 2018 · Timothy Cole · Aging & Independence

At University Health News, we believe sound health information can empower people and even relieve symptoms—if knowledge leads to reduced stress and anxiety. Knowing more just makes us feel better. When you read about, ask about, and understand what’s ailing you, you may be helping yourself more than you know. … Read More

Hair-Loss Treatment: Rogaine to the Rescue?

Apr 29, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Aging & Independence

Looking for a hair-loss treatment? Your most reliable and least-expensive first step is a consultation with a dermatologist. A mind-blowing number of thinning hair and hair-loss remedies are available, but the supporting research tends to not be peer-reviewed or duplicated by an uninvolved third party—two important criteria for judging research … Read More

Symptoms of Perimenopause—and How to Manage Them with Natural Treatments

Apr 22, 2018 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Eek! Do you know what’s worse than PMS? PMS plus menopause symptoms, all at the same time. For many perimenopausal women, this is reality. And, unfortunately, it can be the reality for years. But it doesn’t have to be. More and more women entering perimenopause are actively educating themselves, questioning … Read More

Dental Veneers Turn So-So Teeth Into Beauties

Apr 20, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Aging & Independence

Hollywood stars with perfect gleaming white teeth are often sporting veneers. Veneers are a popular type of cosmetic dentistry, as people worry about their smiles and that all-important first impression. Veneers are thin, shaped “covers,” usually for the front of your teeth. They’re a comparatively less-invasive solution for stained, chipped, … Read More

Dental Insurance for Seniors

Apr 17, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Aging & Independence

Without dental insurance for seniors, older Americans often neglect their dental health. And when dental health is neglected, other problems soon arise. Problems related to teeth can result in poor nutrition because of chewing difficulties, and cardiac disease can develop because bacteria from bad teeth and gums can get into … Read More

Vitamins for Skin Health

Apr 9, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Aging & Independence

In the never-ending quest for clear, smooth, and youthful skin, Americans spent $3 billion on skin care products in 2016. And as science and technology continue to advance, many of the most popular skin care products tout vitamins as their active ingredients. But what are the best vitamins for skin … Read More

Menopause Isn’t for Sissies

Mar 26, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Aging & Independence

The word “menopause” often is used inappropriately. A woman doesn’t “go through menopause.” She ends up in menopause. Menopause is the state a woman enters once she has gone 12 months without a period, at which point her ovaries are no longer producing the hormone estrogen. What she experiences leading … Read More

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