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You know the feeling- your mouth is parched, kind of feels “cottony” and dry, with no saliva available for relief….sound familiar? Many of us have experienced the sensation of a “dry mouth,” which can happen for a variety of reasons. While it may be a fact of life for many…

When you reach a certain age, visions of the “senior life” come more clearly into focus. You may be planning retirement, downsizing your living arrangement or contemplating more time with your children and grandchildren. But do you also have visions of elder care for your own parents? Increasingly, given demographic…

While there’s no doubt that mental stimulation is important for keeping your mind sharp as you grow older, to date there have been few scientifically-valid research studies supporting specific games that can protect and maintain your brain capacity as you age- that is, until now. A new National Institutes of…

Anyone who’s been a family caregiver quickly comes to realize that the tasks of the job are often more technical or demanding than the skill set of the caregiver. It’s not uncommon for a family caregiver to be asked to provide help that requires real training and practice, such as…

The stuff of science fiction got a little closer to reality last week, as two different research studies presented new ideas for combatting the aging process. Scientists from the University of New South Wales identified a critical step in the molecular process that allows cells to repair damaged DNA, which happens…

It’s probably happened to almost everyone: Not too long after a meal, you get a distress signal from your stomach- rumblings, pain, perhaps nausea and then a quick sprint to the bathroom. Most of us know what it’s like to get “food poisoning” and usually, it’s a minor annoyance that…