Lavender, eucalyptus, green tea and aloe are key ingredients in many modern skin care products. Here's a primer on easy, inexpensive, traditional herbal remedies for common skin conditions. To help alleviate dandruff, aesthetician and aromatherapist Cynthia Andrews of Phoenix. Ariz., offers this treatment plan: Mix together five teaspoonfuls of jojoba oil, 12 drops of eucalyptus oil and five... Forward>>

Although sodium chloride (salt) gets a bad rap, it’s essential for the body. Sodium helps transmit nerve impulses and balance fluid levels. However, we need only a small amount of salt for it to function. Consume too much of it, and you’re at risk of high blood pressure. And the average American, according to Harvard Medical School, gets nearly 20 times that much. Most salt, the Harvard experts... Forward>>

Men are thought to be hard-wired to commit infidelity -- but in reality, women are cheating more than men in the modern age, according to a recent infidelity survey by Coffee and Company, a British marriage bureau. Of the 3,000 respondents, over 20 percent of women admit to cheating. Similarly, in the Great Male Survey 2010 and Great Female Survey 2010 by AskMen.com, 5 percent... Forward>>

Scientific studies have uncovered the secrets of living longer -- and a good sex life, eating chocolate and positive thinking are all in there. In fact, those who indulge in life's little pleasures are shown to outlive miserable abstainers in any number of studies. But living as long as possible is, according to one piece of research, also dependent on making healthy choices and by adopting just four healthy... Forward>>

An international team of researchers has found a yeast microbe called S. pombe that is capable of rejuvenating every time it reproduces as long as conditions are right. The study, published in the journal Current Biology, provides fundamental insights into the mechanisms of aging and could potentially serve as a model of certain non-aging types of cells in humans. A release from the University of Bristol... Forward>>

Ever since my first allowance was doled out, I've had a complicated relationship with money. I’m pretty grounded, but the impulse to spend frivolously often wins out. Mostly I grab last- minute items at the check-out, splurge on over-the-top outfits, or buy extravagant gifts for family and friends. None of these purchases led to financial ruin, but they do come with a high price tag of letdown... Forward>>

Style is all about achieving coherence between each item of clothing and accessory in terms of its style or look. The style of a garment or accessory is determined by a number of factors, including color and texture ... However, shape, size, cut, finish, level of detail, weight, and even the kind of buttons or stitching that are used will also contribute to its style. For example, garments... Forward>>

Why do people cheat? Studies vary, but research shows that 25% to 60% of men and up to 45% of women will cheat at some point in their marriage. Affairs affect almost one out of every three couples. Who are these people? We Americans never think of ourselves as being the “type” of person to have an affair. In 1973 research showed that 70% of Americans said affairs were always wrong... Forward>>

How Aging Affects Driving. Editor’s Note: For millions of older people, maintaining the ability to drive is an essential part of an independent life. Yet as we age, our skills on the road may lessen, and we need to make adjustments in order to keep driving. Here, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is an overview of senior drivers’ difficulties and how they can be overcome. Most people 70... Forward>>

If you’re carrying a few extra pounds in your 50s but you manage not to gain any more as time goes by, you may live longer than normal-weight people your age. A nationwide study done at The Ohio State University and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that people who were slightly overweight at 50+ but kept their weight relatively stable were the most likely to survive over the next... Forward>>

Coffee seems to be good for you. Or at least it's not bad, say researchers who led the largest-ever study of coffee and health. They found that coffee drinkers seemed a little more likely to live longer than folks who drink no coffee at all. Regular or decaf didn't matter. That's reassuring because a few studies in the past suggested coffee might be harmful. Results of the latest study are published... Forward>>

A lot of people obsess about aging and, as a result, waste a lot of money on useless products. They color their hair, wear a rug or plug their scalps, purchase anti-aging pills, potions and prescriptions. Some people opt for other, even more drastic actions such as having plastic surgery or taking a lover young enough to be their grandchild! While no remedies prevent aging -- only death can do that... Forward>>

The life expectancy of women 50 years and older has improved significantly over the last 20 to 30 years for those of us in developed countries, according to a study published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization on September 2nd 2013. Sadly, however, our sisters in less developed countries aren’t faring as well. The reason for the gap is that measures taken in developed countries... Forward>>

New rules for romance. Even if you're new to dating after a long-term relationship, you probably know that the world of dating has changed with technology. While websites such as AARP Dating are digital, navigating them requires minimal technical skills. You won't need your kids to help you post your online profile, write emails or text, and you've been using the phone since you could talk... Forward>>

According to the National Consumers League, nearly a third of all telemarketing fraud victims are age 60 or older. Studies by AARP show that most older telemarketing fraud victims don’t realize that the voice on the phone could belong to someone who is trying to steal their money. Many consumers believe that salespeople nice young men or women simply trying to make a living. They may be pushy... Forward>>

By analyzing the saliva of frequent cell phone users, researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) have discovered new evidence suggesting the mobile devices could increase a person’s risk of developing cancer. Dr. Yaniv Hamzany of TAU’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine and the Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department at the Rabin Medical Center in Israel selected saliva for analysis due... Forward>>

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online. While adding salt, sugar and fat can make any food highly craveable, an excess intake of these food elements can cause a variety of diseases – from hypertension to diabetes. Health officials around the world have been sounding the alarm with respect to excess salt, sugar and fat intake and one organization within the European Union... Forward>>

Young adults who are more outgoing or emotionally stable are happier in later life than their introverted counterparts, according to new research led by the University of Southampton. Dr Catharine Gale from the Medical Research Council’s Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton worked with a team from the University of Edinburgh and University College London to examine the... Forward>>

If you eat grapes regularly, chances are you are healthier than people who don’t. A new observational study, published in the Journal of Food Science, showed an association between grape consumption – including fresh grapes, raisins and 100 percent grape juice – and healthier dietary patterns and nutrient intakes. By analyzing the diets of more than 221,800 children and adults using data from... Forward>>

In addition to tasting great and keeping you alert, that morning cup of coffee just might be good for your liver. According to a new study in the journal Hepatology, increased caffeine consumption could reduce fatty liver in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition found in 70 per cent of people diagnosed with diabetes. The only current treatments for NAFLD are diet and... Forward>>

51 million Americans live in multigenerational homes. Is it right for your family? Have you noticed more people around your neighborhood? That long-gone college grad is back across the street, and Grandma's moved in, too. The older couple next door has a full house — their son, his wife and two kids. The ranch a few doors down was just bought — jointly — by adult children and their parents... Forward>>

Anyone who has been seriously ill or had a loved one with a health crisis knows that friends and family can say just the right thing — and just the wrong one, too. How do you console a friend who is ailing or grieving? — Paul Bradbury/Getty Images. After my mother suddenly became ill and passed away last year, a woman she considered a close friend came up to my father right before the funeral... Forward>>

Even the tidiest house hosts multitudes of unwanted guests. You can't see the microscopic moochers, but your next sneeze, sniffle or full-fledged stomach flu might come courtesy of the bacteria and viruses growing by the billions on surfaces you touch every day. Here are 12 top spots where germs lurk and some suggestions for wiping them out. (Hint: Your dishwasher is your new best friend.)... Forward>>

Try these delicious defenders against sunburn, wrinkles and skin cancer. Tomatoes. They're rich in lycopene, a UV-protecting compound that gives tomatoes their red color — but prevents such hues on your skin. In various studies, sunburn protection increased as much as 40 percent among those who eat the equivalent of five tablespoons of tomato paste daily for up to three months — while also... Forward>>

Although many seniors may be scared to start an exercise program because they are worried about injury, keep them focused on the fact that health benefits of exercise outweigh the risk of injury. Walking is considered one of the best forms of exercise because it’s safe, cheap and easy. Unfortunately, foot problems can prevent seniors from starting or continuing with a walking program... Forward>>