A. Only if you are overweight, suggests a new study by USC
researchers. In fact, for lean humans, the anti-aging strategy may be a
pointless, frustra...
Results tagged “Aging”
USC study finds that stressed older drivers are three times more likely to brake than calm drivers.
November 3, 2008
by Suzanne Wu
Life can be st...
A. Yes, says Bob G. Knight, Ph.D., a gerontologist and psychologist who has spent much of his career looking at intimacy later in life. "In the conte...
While a normal thyroid weighs less than one ounce, this small, butterfly-shaped gland has big-time responsibilities, as it impacts every organ, tissue...
While a defined waistline has traditionally been an aesthetic goal for many women, middle-aged females may want to work towards it for their overall h...
A. According to Howard N. Hodis, M.D., professor of medicine and director of the Atherosclerosis Research Unit in the Keck School of Medicine of USC, ...
A. According to Daniel G. Arkfeld, M.D., associate professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, joint pains or "rheumatism" c...
Need a last minute holiday gift idea? Help your friends and family step into shape this New Year by getting them a pedometer. A recent study found tha...
Whether it's simply taking off work to drive Mom to her doctor's appointment or looking after a spouse with Alzheimer's disease, more than 44 million ...
A. You are right to be concerned about your mother possibly being depressed, says Kathleen Ell, D.S.W., Ernest P. Larson Professor of Health, Ethnicit...
A. There is no evidence that any mental activity staves off Alzheimer's disease or other diseases, says Elizabeth Zelinski, Ph.D., Rita and Edward Pol...
A. According to a recent study led by USC researchers, women who are considered heavy drinkers—consuming two or more drinks per day—have a...
A recent study reports that drinking cola products may be bad for your bones. According to Carol Koprowski, Ph.D., R.D., assistant professor of resear...
A: Occupational therapists work with individuals with a variety of conditions in order to enhance participation in everyday activities, says Julie McL...
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million Americans and is the most common form of dementia. Recent research points towards potential t...
A: Informing a family member or significant other that you have any chronic disorder can be daunting. Fortunately, these people are often the most su...
Hormone replacement therapy is on the outs for women, except maybe to help menopause symptoms for a short time. Does this mean all hormone therapies a...
Many people think falling, which is the leading cause of injury-related death for people over age 65, is an inevitable fact of senior life. Not so, sa...
As the baby boomer generation ages, they look to medical advances to keep them going in their golden years.
USC Health Magazine
Fall 2006
by Monika Gu...
Healthoughts
USC Health Magazine
Fall 2006
Healthoughts compiled by Monika Guttman and Kathleen O’Neil
Many people expect they will feel tired...