Aging Topics

Aging Topics

My Spouse Has Just Been Diagnosed With Cancer - Now What?

The first days, and even weeks after a spouse's cancer diagnosis can be the most emotional times of all. You're in shock, operating on limited information, and often have to deal with friends and family's questions as well. Here are some recommendations to get you through this time.  Read more...

Mind, Body, and Soul : A Guide to Living with Cancer

This book has enormous social value.  It is of vital interest and importance to many readers. Mind, Body, and Soul; A Guide to Living with Cancer was written by a compassionate, well-trained nurse who has cared for over 400 cancer patients and their families. This book has all the answers to all the questions she was ever asked. As you will see from the reviews from prominent physicians at leading cancer treatment centers, the book is a remarkable achievement. Taylor Hill Publishing is proud to offer you, Mind, Body, and Soul; A Guide to Living with Cancer.   Read more...

Osteoporosis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Basically, osteoporosis means porous bones. In the Greek it translates as "passages through bones." (This makes perfect sense if you look at the images of osteoporotic bone as opposed to normal bone.) Osteoporosis is a silent disease in that there is no physical sensation associated with it. Some people experience back, neck, or joint pain with fractures, but most do not. Even so, Americans experience 1.5 million osteoporotic fractures per year.  Read more...

Exercises for Osteoporosis, Third Edition: A Safe and Effective Way to Build Bone Density and Muscle Strength and Improve Posture and Flexibility

More than 25 million Americans, almost 10% of our population, suffer from osteoporosis. While it is often thought of as an old woman’s disease, about 20% of osteoporosis sufferers are men and a growing number of young women, especially athletes, are being diagnosed with the disease.

The good news is that we can help prevent and treat osteoporosis and its precursor, osteopenia. Exercise can increase bone density, strengthen muscles, and improve balance and flexibility, thus reducing the risk of injury and helping to maintain daily functioning. Read more...

Symptoms Heart Disease

In our quest to find out what causes heart disease we need to identify symptoms heart disease which unfortunately are often overlooked until the patient suffers a heart attack. Symptoms heart disease can be many factors including dizziness, shortage of breath, tight chest pains and even sudden weight gain.

The problem with symptoms of heart disease is that many of the symptoms are often present in many other medical conditions and can be linked to stress at work, lack of exercise, smoking or obesity.  Read more...

Recognizing and Surviving Heart Attacks and Strokes: Lifesaving Advice You Need Now

More than three out of five deaths from heart attack occur simply because people don't immediately go to the hospital, waiting instead to see if symptoms persist. Now a pioneer of modern cardiology draws on fifty years of patient care to explain that the majority of heart attacks don't just happen spontaneously but are preceded by early warning signs--including little-known signs that go unrecognized by most people. If people would get proper treatment within the first sixty minutes of symptoms (the Golden Hour), they should suffer little or no damage to heart muscle. Dr. Turner also presents the early warning signs of stroke and instructions on how to respond, as well as what people can do to help prevent the occurrence or recurrence of heart attack and stroke.  Read more...

Straight Answers About Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's can strike without warning, and over a long period of time. What you first suspect are just warning signs of aging become much more alarming signs. Sure, we all forget where we put that bill, or our glasses or our car keys, but not every day. While we all lose track of our days, more often than not we can figure out what day or time it is without too much trouble.

So how do you know when you might be suffering from simple forgetfulness or something worse, like the early stages of Alzheimer's? Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease information can give you peace of mind. If not, then knowledge is also power, and you can take steps to determine if you or a loved one might be suffering from early state Alzheimer's by visiting your doctor.  Read more...

A Personal Guide to Living with Progressive Memory Loss

Memory loss can create problems in every aspect of a person s life. The challenge of communicating thoughts and feelings can be made even harder by other people's negative perceptions of dementia.

This book provides practical guidance for coping with progressive memory loss, and includes examples of real people who have faced similar challenges. These stories highlight both good and bad ways to deal with the problems that arise, and are also useful for describing the experience of memory loss to friends and family.  Read more...

The Many Forms Of Arthritis

Arthritis is not just a single type but there are more than one hundred conditions. It is literally known as the inflammation of the joints. Due to various circumstances, the deterioration of the body joints lead to a condition, which we will refer to as arthritis. Arthritis is the foremost cause of senior citizens disability; especially those that are pass the age of sixty-five years old. It is the assumption of many conditions and the cause for different conditions varies.  Read more...

Yoga for Arthritis: The Complete Guide

A comprehensive, user-friendly medical yoga program designed for management and prevention of arthritis. Arthritis restricts movement; yoga increases range of motion: these two were made for each other. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in this country, limiting everyday activities for more than seven million Americans. Drugs, surgeries, and steroids can alleviate some of the discomforts, but study after study has shown that exercise is most beneficial to most forms of arthritis, specifically low-impact, flexibility-enhancing exercises—hence, yoga. Read more...