Can we treat aging as we treat a disease?

Can we treat aging as we treat a disease?

Orlando, Fla. — So far we know that aging is the main risk factor for well known life threatening diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart. So far, also, we have focused on treating the diseases instead of finding ways to reduce it’s #1 risk factor. Federal...
Everybody is talking about the flu

Everybody is talking about the flu

Orlando, Fla. — Perhaps you are asking yourself what it is. The flu is a super-contagious virus that can make you feel miserable. Doctors call it influenza. Its symptoms are usually more serious than the sneezes and stuffy nose that you tend to get from a common cold....
Myth or truth? Do you sleep less as you age?

Myth or truth? Do you sleep less as you age?

Orlando, Fla. — Older adults need to sleep  7 to 9 hours a night — the same amount as younger folks. Sleeping less (or more) than that can throw off your body’s natural rhythm and make you tired during the day. Insomnia is a common sleep issue for people 60 and...