Hypertension is at epidemic proportions here in the United States. The American Heart Association says that 25 per cent of American men between the ages of 35 and 44 suffer from hypertension. Astonishingly, 9 per cent of men between 20 and 34, also have high blood pressure. Hypertension Natural Remedies…...
Rem Sleep, Dementia, and Memory Loss Are All Linked, Study Shows
REM (Rapid Eye Movement Sleep) sleep is critically important for mental health, mood, as well as memory processing. Seniors who spend less time in REM (dream stage) each night are more likely to develop dementia and memory loss as they age. REM Sleep Importance Sleep moves through five distinct phases each…...
Foods That Prematurely Age Your Skin. Senior Citizens Beware.
The foods we eat significantly affect the look of our skin. Anything that impairs collagenases, the process of producing the protein collagen, may make your skin appear older. Collagen makes your skin look tight and bouncy. Here we list several foods that prematurely age your skin. Stay away from them.…...
Heart Patch Mends Broken Hearts
A heart patch developed by scientists at the University of Toronto repairs damaged cardiac tissue. Heart Patch, How it Works Cardiac tissues are severely damaged following an attack. However, implanting patches on the heart surface can be tricky, as open surgery is risky for many patients after an attack. An alternative for…...
Stroke Victims Recovery Looks Promising With New Injectable Gel
Researchers at the UCLA have developed an injectable gel that promotes tissue regeneration and wound healing in the brains of stroke victims. Background-The Body Tissue Healing Process Damaged body cell tissue heals and regenerates through cell adhesion and cell migration. In cell adhesion, new cells “stick” to the materials between cells,…...
Putnam Ridge’s Summer Concert Series Continues through August!
Come join us for the free “Sizzling Summer” Concert Series and ice cream social at Putnam Ridge this August! The next summer concert featuring the “Harvest Duo” is on Wednesday, August 9th, starting at 6:30PM on the beautiful campus outside under the tent. The Harvest Duo, featuring artists Debbie and…...
