As nutrition director for the American Cancer Society (ACS), Colleen Doyle says she's regularly asked for some miracle list of superfoods that will prevent cancer. There's no such thing, Doyle says. But there are ways to eat that reduce cancer risk in general, and specifically the risk of colorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. This year alone there will be... Forward>>

The elderly normally try to avoid using computers, regarding it as an activity for the younger generation only. But in reality, using computers is very good for the elderly! According to the study carried out by British scientists under the direction of Professor Fred Volinsky, video games are able to rejuvenate brain activity of the elderly, and prevent age-related changes, which may result in dementia... Forward>>

Plagued for decades by chronic back problems, lupus and several other painful health conditions, Mary Crossman, 59, a retired geriatric nurse in Federal Way, Wash., hardly remembers a day when she hasn't hurt. Over the years, she's tried to find relief with over-the-counter medications, prescription pain pills, physical therapy "and just about everything else they can offer," she says. "Some days I'm OK... Forward>>

Nearly half of the adult population has an enjoyable hobby, statistics show. The other half prefers to spend their time on important routine activities instead of spending it on pleasant but not so important things. Meanwhile a hobby is one of those simple ways to increase self-esteem and self-confidence, to reveal your talents, to develop creative thinking and your abilities. Besides, a hobby is good... Forward>>

Millions of older Americans take low-dose aspirin for prevention of heart attack or stroke, so two new studies suggesting that long-term regular aspirin use might increase the risk for developing a vision-robbing eye disease could be a cause for worry. The most recent study found that those who used aspirin one or more times per week in the previous year were more than twice as likely to develop... Forward>>

New research presented Tuesday at the annual Experimental Biology 2013 conference in Boston, Massachusetts points to a link between consuming white potatoes and an increased intake of potassium. According to the study, for each additional kilocalorie of white potatoes consumed by adults 19 years of age and older, there was a corresponding 1.6 mg increase in potassium intake... Forward>>

641 rural communities, among them 40 urban villages and 601 villages, disappeared in Ukraine during the period from 1991 to 2012 according to the statistics provided by the Department of Communications with the Local Authorities and Local Self-government Institutions of the Verkhovna Rada Apparat. 528 villages and urban villages have disappeared owing to their lack of residency... Forward>>

There is no “lucky man” in the modern world, who would never have encountered a fraud or deceit in his life. Fraud is becoming more widespread and sophisticated - it is exceptionally diverse, quickly adapts to certain circumstances and is able to improve. Fraud - is a type of theft. Fraud from the point of view of the criminal law is "a crime, that means an acquisition of other people's property... Forward>>

Pain, fever, shortness of breath — when are these a temporary bother or something much worse? l You wake up one morning with a fever. Or maybe you have a really bad neck ache. How do you know if a symptom is serious or not? "The things that we doctors are most concerned about are new symptoms that develop quickly, rather than things that develop over a long period of time,"... Forward>>

“The pension reform, which was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada, has not yielded any results so far, as pension fund deficit has increased by one third”,- Sergey Sobolev, an MP of "Batkivschyna" faction, said in a live broadcast of "Shuster Live". According to Sobolev, figures show that the reform has completely failed, for deficit of the pension fund has grown from 61 billion to 81 billion UAH... Forward>>

Ideally, when I want to talk to my daughter, I'd … well, talk to my daughter, using the time-honored interaction of human voices and ears. For better or worse, we now live in an age when calling someone on the phone and actually hearing a live voice answer the call is increasingly unlikely. While smartphones make it easier to text, even basic (read: inexpensive) handsets can do the trick... Forward>>

1st stop along the Trans-Siberian Railway — Russia! Never in my dreams did I expect to be on a luxury train traveling from Moscow to Beijing! So when we began our trip, I was delighted to journey into a part of Russia that I only knew from films and stories about the Cold War. I was in Siberia and in Ekaterinburg, one of oldest cities in Russia that is near the crossroads where Asia and Europe... Forward>>

Bad news for desk jockeys, truck drivers and online journalists: A new study performed by Kansas State University researcher Richard Rosenkranz has found the more people sit, the more likely they are to develop a chronic disease. Rosenkranz and collaborators Emma George and Gregory Kolt from the University of Western Sydney studied the effect of sitting on middle-aged Australian... Forward>>

For gardeners, nothing gets our sap flowing for the upcoming like attending a flower and garden show this time of year. And if you're familiar with such shows, you know that few rival the annual Philadelphia Flower Show, which occurs in March and is billed as "the world's longest-running and largest indoor flower show." My wife and I have attended the Philly show almost every year... Forward>>

For baby boomer travellers, there is no better way to have your dream vacation ruined than having your wallet, purse, passport, or credit cards stolen. We know this from personal experience, as Carol had her purse stolen a few years ago when we were visiting Rome. Inside the purse was her passport, wallet filled with cash and credit cards, and other valuables and goodies that women like to keep... Forward>>

The dry, recycled cabin air irritates mucous membranes and causes painful sinus-cavity pressure to build. This is a tremendous annoyance, particularly to people with colds, sinus infections and chronic sinus conditions. Of course, it’s best to avoid air travel when you’re sick, but if you can’t do so, or you’re prone to sinus problems, moisten your nasal passages with a saline spray. Also, although pressurized... Forward>>

Alcohol and seat pockets are not your friends. Learn how to avoid getting sick at 35,000. It’s not like you don’t already have a lot to deal with when you fly: delays, overbooked flights, TSA rules, snakes in the cabin — well, maybe not the last one. But flying is filled with inconveniences, expected and not. And, enclosed in a capsule at 35,000 feet, health concerns abound. With adequate... Forward>>

I have a personal interest in eating for brain health. My father has been diagnosed with early-stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment.) A snack like coconut granola with blueberries and walnuts may maintain or even boost brainpower. — threemanycooks.com. As I write, I'm in Florida visiting my parents, who are at that stage in life where they need my special attention. Looking back... Forward>>

In a March 15 audience with the College of Cardinals, 76-year-old Pope Francis I noted that the clerics in the room who elected him weren’t young men either. (Indeed, the average age of the 115 members of the Roman Catholic Church’s highest ecclesiastical body is 71 years, 10 months, according to Catholic News Service.) But the pontiff apparently sees their senior status as a plus rather... Forward>>

Paper money first appeared in the East; they came into circulation in the European countries only in the 17th century. It was much more convenient to pay with banknotes, for one did not have to carry a heavy purse with metal coins. But no one could realize at that time how dangerous they might be. How could they find out that the paper money is a germs breeder. A huge number... Forward>>

In the early years, it seems that retirement is so far away; still an immediate break from merry-go-round of life is badly needed. When will it finally happen, when would it be possible to live "for yourself"? And here it is, the moment of retirement, but mostly it brings you only uneasiness and anxiety ... It is also difficult from financial point of view as most people's pensions are so scanty, that is... Forward>>

It's difficult to witness the deterioration of physical or mental abilities in an aging parent, grandparent or other loved one. This is especially true in remembering the days when we, ourselves, were the recipients of their care. Many of my patients' caregivers discuss the transitional challenges they experience when the responsibility for their elderly parents' safety and comfort becomes one of their... Forward>>

Sons of older fathers are also more likely to have children with the condition. Older parents might be responsible for the growing number of autistic children, say researchers. Genetic risks caused by age can skip generations. Men who have daughters when they are over 50 have almost double the risk of a grandchild being diagnosed with autism. The risk to grandchildren from older fathers of sons is also... Forward>>

What are the tricks older people use to stay wiser, a step ahead? Here are tips from successful people: 1. Cal Ripken Jr., Hall of Famer: Think about the next thing. “You don’t live each day remembering who you were. Baseball almost seems like another lifetime ago. You need to do something that makes you feel good day-to-day. Just as you have a sense of accomplishment as a baseball player each... Forward>>

Energy drinks are basically drinks that are made up of large doses of caffeine. Each contains the equivalent of up to several cups of coffee, as well as other ingredients like sugar, vitamins and some herbal substances. Energy drinks are marketed to increase both physical energy as well as mental alertness. With all that we are expected to do nowadays, it is understandable... Forward>>