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Study Reveals How Diet, Antioxidants Prevent Blindness In Aging Population (Medical News Today)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT

A new study reveals part of the magic behind a diet rich in antioxidants, showing how artichokes, blueberries and pecans can hold at bay the leading cause of age-related blindness in developed countries. Researchers discovered a link between two processes in the retina that, in combination, contribute to a disease called macular degeneration. They found antioxidants disrupt the link and extend the...

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Share Some SPF with your BFF! (Aging Fabulous)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:52:56 GMT

Summer may nearly be over, but is doesn’t mean you should stop using a moisturizer with SPF. Really - you need to use one all year, every single day. So, you know this, but how about your best friend? I have an exclusive offer for you where you and a friend can try Lisa Hoffman’s Day [...]

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Take the PerriconeMD’s Three-Day Nutritional Face-lift™ Challenge. (Aging Fabulous)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:21:09 GMT

Now, this is pretty unique. Dr. Perricone has developed a diet that will help your outsides look better by treating you from the inside. By following this Three-Day plan, Dr. Perricone says that you will notice a reduction in puffiness in the face and neck, increased facial contour, a more firm jaw line, all while [...]

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Are You Into the New High Tech Mascaras? (Aging Fabulous)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:59:36 GMT

I wrote a post on Beautiful Makeup Search about all of the new high tech mascaras that has gotten a bit of attention. Excuse the duplicate information if you read me over there, but I was wondering how more of you felt. Maybe I am old, or old fashioned. Or maybe I am pretty good at [...]

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It is Called Bra-llelujah for a Good Reason. (Aging Fabulous)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:53:34 GMT

Bra-llelujah! Bra-llelujah! Really, they call this innovative bra from SPANX Bra-llelujah! for a good reason. Well, a few good reasons, in fact. Not only is this amazing bra so lightweight and probably the most comfortable bra I have worn in, I think forever; this bra has some amazing features that address numerous bra problems. Bra-llelujah! is made of [...]

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NuroPro(R), The First Blood Serum Diagnostic Test To Be Available For Alzheimer’s Disease, Demonstrates High Sensitivity And Specificity (Medical,Health News and Articles)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:46:51 GMT

Power3 Medical Products, Inc. (OTCBB:PWRM), a leading proteomics company specializing in the development and commercialization of diagnostic tests for early detection of breast cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, is providing an interim status report of its international validation study of the company’s NuroPro® blood serum biomarker test for Alzheimer’s disease. Power3 is currently conducting...

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Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia? (Medical,Health News and Articles)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:25:22 GMT

August 15 — Memory loss and confusion often provide the first clues to the onset of dementia. But recent research suggests that physical — not mental — impairment may be an earlier harbinger of trouble. In a study involving more than 2,200 adults aged 65 and older, walking and balance problems were early indicators of [...]

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Madonna is Now 50 and Fabulous! (Aging Fabulous)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:02:23 GMT

I cannot believe that Madonna is 50 years old. Or, make that 50 years young! I remember listening to Madonna when I was a teenager and how my parents were like - oh, she is such a bad influence. Ha! Looks like she has the last laugh as Madonna is still going strong - in [...]

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Robots with biological brains may help researchers learn about brain injury, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, stroke (Medical,Health News and Articles)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:56:23 GMT

Scientists at the University of Reading have developed a robot controlled by a biological brain formed from cultured neurons. The researchers want to examine how memories manifest themselves in the brain, and how a brain stores specific pieces of data. The key aim is to gain a better understanding of brain development and aging, [...]

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Physical Frailty Could Predict Alzheimer’s Disease (Medical,Health News and Articles)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:26:12 GMT

August 13 — Physical frailty among the elderly may be linked to early Alzheimer’s disease, regardless of whether or not patients develop dementia, new research reveals. The finding, based on brain autopsies of deceased elderly patients, raises the notion that motor impairment in the elderly is an early symptom of Alzheimer’s — one that appears [...]

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Try Sensa Yourself and Save 15%. (Aging Fabulous)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:57:24 GMT

Due to the overwhelming response of readers wanting to know more about Sensa, the wonderful people at Try Sensa have offered a special discount code for my readers. Woo Hoo! Sensa has offered us a 15% off discount. That translates to over $30 off on the 6 month program. To get the discount, all you [...]

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Wake Forest Baptist Is Renewed As A 'Pepper Center' (Medical News Today)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The J. Paul Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center will remain one of 11 nationwide Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Centers (OAIC) for a fourth consecutive five-year cycle.

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Saturday’s Splendid Best! (Aging Fabulous)

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:01:10 GMT

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping. FASHION Style Manila throws a question on locally-made shoes: where have all the Marikina shoes gone? Tops 2 Bottoms presents a stylingThe Man’s Suit for her Work Wear Monday Series. The Space Between My Peers presents a fashion lab proving boxy tops are not the [...]

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40 Over 40: 40 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About Getting Dressed. (Aging Fabulous)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:35:45 GMT

From ill fitting clothes to wearing the wrong undergarments, we all see fashion faux-pas everyday. I especially hate it when I see a 50 something wearing a too short or too tight skirt or shirt. Or a bra that makes it appear that you have a uni-boob. Or worse yet, four of them! I stumbled [...]

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Long-Term Care Workers Struggle With Elderly Population Boom (Medical News Today)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT

As America's aging population increases, so does its need for long-term care. And the workers who provide these services often lack the support they need - particularly in the area of pay and work relationships, according to "Better Jobs Better Care: New Research on the Long-Term Care Workforce," the latest special issue of The Gerontologist (Volume 48, Special Issue 1).

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Brighten Up with Clarins Bright Plus HP. (Aging Fabulous)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:15:13 GMT

I need to start using this new system from Clarins - stat. I am obsessing over my hyperpigmentation, sun spots and melasma at the moment. I am thinking that this routine will help. Clarins Bright Plus HP products offer a controlled and gentle renewing brightening action. By controlling this with it’s specific ingredients, even the most [...]

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Alzheimer's Society Comment On Age Concern Research Into Depression In Older People, UK (Medical News Today)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT

It is a huge concern that more than two million older people who show symptoms of depression are not receiving help and support. It is important to seek help if you have symptoms of depression. A proper assessment is also needed to rule out underlying conditions that may cause depression, such as dementia. As many as two thirds of people with dementia do not receive a diagnosis.

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Bobbi Brown’s NEW Metallic Eye Shadows. (Aging Fabulous)

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:24:59 GMT

No one does metallic shadows quite like Bobbi Brown. Especially for us, um, older gals. We want a soft, subtle sheen from the metallic. Not a full on frost, right? Bobbi debuted her Metallics in the form of palettes last fall. I love these so much that I just hit pan with my favorite gold color [...]

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PerriconeMD Synergy Anti-Aging Aromatic. (Aging Fabulous)

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:49:58 GMT

Late last year, I told you about Dr. Perricone’s Synergy Anti-Aging Aromatic. The potion has been repackaged with the new PerriconeMD line and is now available in a roller ball form. Perfect! This elixir is an aromatherapy product to help you increase your sense of well-being while reducing stress. I am thrilled to see it [...]

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Contests on CelebLOOK. (Aging Fabulous)

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:38:00 GMT

I think I have been remiss in not promoting the two contests I am running over on CelebLOOK. You will definitely want to check these out. Both contests are sponsored by SOAPnet.com as they are promoting their fabulous new website. If you have never been to SOAPnet.com, now is the time to check out all the [...]

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