(MS) — With 50 the new 40, and 40 the new 30, women are continually seeking ways to look and feel younger. In fact, anti-aging products are a billion-dollar industry. While age spot and wrinkle treatments do have merit, some women may fail to address the anti-aging issues for their bladder incontinence.

Women and even health professionals are not aware of how common a problem urinary incontinence can be. Women of all ages experience incontinence, ranging from slight leakage to larger accidents, due to a variety of reasons. These include side effects from medications, childbirth, surgery such as a hysterectomy, or the normal progress of aging.

Research indicates that involuntary urine loss affects at least 16 million American women, and the incidence increases dramatically as women age. There are three major types of bladder control issues: (1) leakage of small amounts of urine while you sneeze, cough or exercise; (2) leakage of large amounts of urine while you feel a sudden urge to urinate; and (3) frequent urination. Many women have mixed types of bladder control issues. These issues mostly happen to menopausal and post-menopausal women, but they can also occur in younger women after multiple childbirths. Hormone changes and the birthing process may weaken the tone and strength of the muscle systems that control the bladder functions.

For some, the condition doesn’t seem like a big problem. It’s just a “natural sign of aging,” what happens when “I laugh too hard,” or it’s just because “I have a small bladder.” But for many, urinary incontinence can be a debilitating condition, one that leaves them embarrassed or at the most extreme, homebound. It can cause sleep deprivation from rising to visit the bathroom frequently at night, impact employment, impact intimacy, limit active lifestyles, or lead to depression. In fact, 50 percent of women living in nursing homes are there because of incontinence. As one may imagine, this can negatively impact the quality of life well beyond just some annoyance. With the warmer seasons upon us, no woman wants to be stuck sitting at home due to incontinence.

Jennifer’s story is one of the typical cases told by women in their 50s to 60s:
“I am 59. My bladder started to bother me about 5 years ago. In the morning, when I drink a cup of coffee, I have to use the bathroom every 15 minutes afterward. At night, this problem disturbs my rest — I need to get up four or five times. I know every bathroom location in my neighborhood. You can bet I avoid long car trips at all costs. I waited and wished the problem could go away. But the reality is it is getting worse every year.”

In seeking a solution and preferring to steer clear of prescription drugs or more invasive treatments like potential surgery, Jennifer dis BetterWOMAN, a proprietary formula made of 20 natural Chinese herbs. It is the first clinically tested natural supplement shown effective in improving female bladder control. In a recent study of 45 American women, aged 34 to 74, the majority of women reported noticeable improvements after just 3 bottles (2 months) of BetterWOMAN. Some women even started to notice improvements within 10 days.

“I have been taking BetterWOMAN for a year now,” says Jennifer. “I sleep much, much better. I no longer worry when I sneeze or laugh. Plus, I can get out and play tennis again. I’m full of energy and feel I am 10 years younger! Really, BetterWOMAN is worth every penny to me.”

The product naturally improves blood circulation, promotes hormone balance and modulates neuromuscular functions, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. It rejuvenates the tone and strength of muscle systems that control the bladder functions. The stronger the muscles, the better the bladder control. While there are no known side effects or medication interaction factors, pregnant or breastfeeding women should check with their doctor before beginning treatment.

Improved Energy, Youthfulness

Urinary incontinence is one of the common side effects of aging but there are some other conditions that can also be helped by making lifestyle changes and supplementing with BetterWOMAN. Typically, as women grow older, they notice a decrease in energy levels, sexual libido and vaginal lubrication. Too often, as in the case of urinary incontinence, women accept these side effects as natural and something they’ll need to adapt to and live with. However, long-term users of BetterWOMAN have reported benefits in addition to increased bladder control, including improvement in energy levels along with an increased sexual libido and vaginal lubrication. The supplements contribute to an overall healthy living plan which means some women also experience relief from the annoying symptoms of menopause. These benefits can be some of the best anti-aging effects that can make a woman feel 10 to 20 year younger.

For more information on the natural ways to manage incontinence and the benefits of BetterWOMAN toward general women’s health, visit www.BetterWOMANnow.com. Or call toll free 888-686-2698. TF084713

(MS) — Aging is something everyone around the world must face. Each year time ticks by and changes take place — some good, some less desirable.
Certain common fears arise over and over in studies conducted about the fear of aging. But thanks to simple steps most people can take, quality of life doesn’t have to be compromised just because there are a few extra candles on your birthday cake.

Common Fears Assuaged
1. Memory loss: “I’m afraid that one day I will wake up and have little memory of the people around me or won’t be able to remember what I watched on TV a few hours earlier,” says Susan, 65. “I don’t want to end up being put in a home because I cannot be trusted to care for myself.

According to a study conducted by Elizabeth L. Glisky, Ph.D., Susan R. Rubin, M.A. and Patrick S. R. Davidson, M.A., researchers from the University of Arizona, memory loss is not an inevitable part of aging. Despite the stereotypes of seniors walking around aimlessly because they cannot remember anything, the study has found that only some people over 65 suffer greater losses in “source (contextual) memory” than in memory for facts and items. Source memory is memory for the broad contextual aspects surrounding an event, such as who was speaking, or whether you learned something from a book or TV.

Solutions:

• Get writing: Write things down to reinforce memory.

• Make associations: Put medications next to breakfast cereals so you remember to take them.

• Challenge yourself: Do puzzles or other challenging games to help boost brainpower.

• Pay full attention to tasks at hand: Supposed memory loss may really be the result of being distracted.

2. Urinary Incontinence: “I fear that the incontinence issues I’m beginning to have will get worse and that soon my quality of life and freedom will be greatly compromised,” says Bill, 57.

Roughly 33 million Americans have urinary incontinence issues. This can happen both to men and women of all ages, but bladder problems have higher occurrence with advanced age. Frequent trips to the bathroom are bothersome and can impede sleep schedules and quality of life. Incontinence can be the result of illness, medications, childbirth or problems of the urinary system. While it’s common for older adults, it’s not a problem exclusive to the elderly.

Solutions:

• Dietary changes: Some foods and beverages can be harder on the bladder than others. Citrus fruits, carbonated beverages and coffee are some of the more common offenders. A doctor may be able to suggest changes to your diet to improve health.

• Behavioral modifications: These may include Kegels, which are exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic floor; and other techniques such as bladder retraining, a behavioral technique that involves scheduling bathroom visits and gradually increasing the time between urination.

• Supplementation: BetterWOMAN and BetterMAN are proprietary formulas made from a blend of natural Chinese herbs and are supplements based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The products naturally improve blood circulation, promote hormone balance and modulate neuromuscular functions. Studies have shown that the majority of users saw improved control within two months of taking the supplements. Circulation improvement and rejuvenation of muscle tone are also improvements from BetterWOMAN and BetterMAN. The stronger the muscles, the better the bladder control. To learn more, visit www.BetterWOMANnow.com or www.BetterMANnow.com or call 1-888-686-2698.

3. Lack of mobility: “I don’t want to end up a couch potato because my legs just don’t want to work as well as they used to,” says Barbara, 72.

One of the biggest fears seniors have is a lack of independence. This can stem from reduced mobility, whether trouble walking or a decision to give up driving. While certain impairments to motor function may be a result of illness or injury, in general, a healthy senior may be his or her own worst enemy when it comes to mobility issues. That’s because regular exercise and a balanced diet is essential to maintaining proper fitness.

Solutions:

• Watch your diet: If you’re on a special diet (for example, diabetic) maintain that diet. Eating the right foods will stave off excess weight gain, reduce the chances for edema and give you the fuel to make it through each day.

• Exercise: Check with your doctor about a fitness plan. If you want to start slowly, simply taking a walk each day (indoors or outside depending upon weather), and building up your distance can maintain a healthy heart and improve muscle tone.

• Supplementation: Bone loss and other skeletal problems may be the culprits behind mobility issues. Calcium supplementation and other suggestions from a doctor or pharmacist may be able to help. TF083558

(MS) — While the X and Y generations are at home uploading their iPods and arguing the merits/disadvantages to Nintendo's Wii or Sony's latest Playstation incarnation, a different generation of people are steering clear of the couch potato mentality and becoming more physically active.

Folks over 50 are the fastest-growing segment of the fitness population, say recent reports. There are several reasons behind this trend. Most Baby Boomers don't want to feel "old‚" as they grow older. So, they're putting an emphasis on cultivating a greater quality of life in a number of ways. In addition to establishing financial security and acquiring the creature comforts they couldn't afford in their youth, the 50+ set is also focusing in on physical health — making it a top priority.

"A lot of the problems once believed to be associated with aging, like aches, pains, fatigue, and lack of strength, really aren't side effects of getting older … they're from disuse of the body‚" says Bill Collins, 57, a master sprinter and world's fastest human for his age. "I am a prime example of how you can be in the best shape of your life while getting older. On the track, I've beat my best times from when I was 30 years younger."
Collins has won 91 American Masters crowns at the USA Masters Track and Field Championships as well as 18 World Track Championship titles as a master sprinter. His 33 world records in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters make him the fastest runner alive for his age. "By remaining physically active, and doing the right activities for the body — in ways that are age appropriate — other silver-haired people can enjoy a better quality of life, too," says Collins.

Collins' Tips to Getting Active

1. Fitness centers: "You probably won't step into a gym and hear them pumping The Grateful Dead or Motown favorites through the sound system, these days," says Collins, "but gyms are doing a lot to cater to the over-50 crowd." Many gyms are refocusing attention from the hard-body athletes to the "everyday people" who desire a natural, healthy body. Through this, gyms are attracting a greater percentage of Boomer clientele. Several fitness center ad campaigns are targeted toward Boomers, and fitness instructors are being schooled in the ways older adults should be reintroduced to a fitness routine. "With these changes in place, hitting the gym can be a great way to get back into shape‚" says Collins.

2. Determine your physical age: Fitness instructors should help you tailor a program right for your level of ability. Your "physical age" may not be the same as your chronological one, and workouts should be based on your physical ability. "If you've been out of the fitness loop for a while, you'll want to build up gradually to the fitness level you desire‚" offers Collins. "I suggest slower warm-ups and routines that focus on long-term consistency and building stamina."

3. Performance Wear: Even though aches and pains aren't necessarily the result of aging, suffice it to say that a 50-year-old's body has a few more miles on it than someone in his or her 30s. Therefore, it's important to support joints and muscles to reduce the chance of injury while working out, regardless of activity. "I'm never without CW-X® Conditioning Wear® when I'm on the track," says Collins. In fact, by wearing his signature CW-X tights, and due to his record holding speed, Collins is affectionately known as "Superman‚" in some running circles. CW-X Conditioning Wear, tops and tights, features a patented Conditioning Web™ that cradles muscles and joints, protecting them from jarring impact and injury. Apparel even features UPF 50+ sun protection, nanotechnology fabrics that maintain core body temperature in colder conditions or wick away moisture to keep the skin dry and comfortable, and antimicrobial fiber technology to reduce odors. All of this technology allows fitness enthusiasts of all ages to maximize their performance. CW-X performance wear is not just for running, Collins even wears it while hiking and biking. Visit www.cw-x.com to learn more about fitness apparel.

4. Clue-in your doctor: Don't forget to run your fitness regimen by your doctor before beginning. He or she can point out activities that may be helpful (or harmful) for your condition. "I know it sounds cliché, but definitely check with your doctor before jumping into physical activity. You don't want to risk injury that will sideline you for weeks or months," warns Collins. If exercising ever causes you to have excessive shortness of breath, light-headedness or difficulty with balance, stop and consult your doctor. TF083536

(MS) — Whether it’s fruitful or not, people tend to worry more about their health as they age. For some, the worrying can be productive, forcing them to overhaul a lifestyle that might not be healthy. For others, the worrying might only compound existing problems.

While it’s understandable and necessary to focus more on health as the aging process progresses, taking care of oneself and aging healthily doesn’t have to be as hard as it seems. Instead, having an understanding of the human body and what happens to it as it ages can go a long way toward maintaining a healthy lifestyle well into one’s golden years.

Whenever health comes into question, the first thing to cross most people’s minds is their diet. Dietary changes are necessary as we get older for a variety of reasons.

• Shifting energy levels: One of the foremost reasons diet changes are needed as we age is the loss of energy that comes with age. Because the body’s energy levels decrease over time, fewer calories are needed to function on a daily basis. If caloric intake is not reduced as we age, weight gain and other negative physical consequences can result.

• Weakening bones: Dietary changes are also necessary to defend oneself against injuries that can result from bones weakening as the body ages. As we get older, bones begin to lose mineral content, making them more susceptible to breaks and other injuries. In addition, the body is more susceptible to osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become brittle and fragile, as it ages. Calcium can help prevent injuries to bones and osteoporosis, emphasizing the importance of making calcium a part of your daily diet.

• Shift in production: Ever wonder why a middle-aged man can eat the same diet as a young man but the physical evidence (namely the difference in body type) will not indicate this to be true? This is because as a body ages it begins producing more body fat and less muscle. This means reducing the amount of fat in your diet as you age and exercising more to combat the reduction in muscle tissue production is necessary. It’s best to consult a physician for any specific dietary changes, but in general reducing fat intake while including more protein in your diet is a good start toward combating the production shift that takes place as the body ages.

Another thing to expect as you age is changes to your cardiovascular system. The most noticeable change is the heart loses some of its efficiency with respect to pumping blood. Part of that loss of efficiency is due to blood vessels losing some of their elasticity, making it harder for blood to be pumped. With the heart now working harder to do the same job it’s been doing for years, certain changes must be made to reduce stress on the heart. One is reducing fat intake. Someone who has a diet high in fat runs the very dangerous risk of having fatty deposits form on their artery walls, stiffening those walls as a result while increasing blood pressure and making it even harder for the heart to pump blood. This is another reason to reduce fat intake as you age.

While much of the discussion thus far has focused on ways to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight, many people, particularly the elderly, find themselves underweight as they get older. Unbeknownst to many, being underweight can be just as damaging as being overweight.
Perhaps the biggest risk you run when being underweight is associated with turning a cold or other short-term illness into a much bigger problem. Keeping a healthy weight helps ensure that your body is resilient, fully capable of handling some ailments, such as cold or flu, that can afflict anyone, regardless of age. Being underweight lessens your energy reserves, meaning you won’t be able to bounce back as quickly should you get the flu or a cold. Sometimes, you might not be able to bounce back at all, leading to permanent disability or, in some cases, death.

For those who are underweight, be sure to eat three meals a day. Underweight people can find that finishing a meal is tough. If you’re in that boat, this is okay, but make sure you eat the highest calorie foods on the plate first. If you need to leave anything on the plate, don’t leave the items that will help you get back to a healthy weight. TF082439

(MS) — While people may try to fight the hands of time, growing older is an inevitable process. As people age, certain physical and cosmetic changes take place. But while growing older might be a fact of life, feeling older doesn't have to be.

One of the most common ways in which people feel older is fatigue, which can rob the country's aging citizens of the active lifestyle many have grown accustomed to. For some, fatigue is merely accepted, seen largely as unavoidable. However, as more people are finding out, aging and fatigue need not go hand in hand.

Contrary to popular belief, increasing feelings of fatigue are a reflection of a person's health, not their age. That's due in large part to mitochondria, which are tiny compartments inside individual cells. Responsible for converting oxygen and food to energy, mitochondria determine how quickly a person ages or gets sick. Therefore, if mitochondria wear down, energy levels decrease, and the aging process is accelerated.

What's important for many people, young and old, to realize is that mitochondrial function can be maintained regardless of age. In other words, fatigue doesn't have to be a part of getting older, and aging doesn't have to be a study in energy loss.

Reduce Your Risk of Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease
More than 50 million adults in the United States alone suffer from diseases in which mitochondrial dysfunction is involved. These diseases are often debilitating, and can include cancer, diabetes, and heart disease among others. However, mitochondrial dysfunction does not always cause a stir among patients or doctors because it is not a direct cause of disease, but rather a contributor or side effect. In addition, the effects of mitochondrial dysfunction, such as fatigue, are often mistaken as accepted signs of the aging process.

But as recent research has shown, mitochondrial function can be maintained well into older adulthood, helping to decelerate the aging process. One way to both maintain and restore mitochondrial function is with a dietary supplement such as Rejuvacore-NT. Rejuvacore-NT restores lost metabolism and nutrient absorption, eliminating two common contributors to fatigue.

Maintain and Restore Cell Function … And Turn Back The Clock
Scientists have long accepted the notion that many chronic debilitating diseases are the result of damage to cell membranes. Such damage is often caused by free radicals. A younger body has the ability to combat these radicals through the production of enzymes and proteins that act as anti-oxidants. However, as a person ages, cells often lose the ability to combat these free radicals. That can be due to a number of reasons, from poor diet to increased stress levels as people get older. What's more, as cell membranes begin to deteriorate at the hands of free radicals, the process only escalates, increasing in frequency and accumulation. Such a rapid deterioration lends credence to such statements as, "She aged overnight!"

What supplements like Rejuvacore-NT do is restore lost membrane vitality, essentially reversing the aging process. In a process researchers referred to as "Lipid Replacement Therapy," healthy cell components replace dehydrated and deteriorated membranes. In as little as eight weeks, a University of California study found, a typical 70-year-old had regained a level of membrane activity typical for that of a young adult. Moderately fatigued subjects experienced an increase in mitochondrial function ranging between 15 to 27 percent after taking the supplement for 4 to 8 weeks. Furthermore, use of the supplement for 12 weeks revealed even further restoration of function, while those who were taken off the supplement experienced a gradual reduction in mitochondrial function in the weeks following. Such findings, researchers noted, suggest the continued use of the supplement is not only necessary to maintain mitochondrial function, but can lead to further restoration of functionas well.

To learn more about Rejuvacore-NT and receive a risk-free, 30-day in-home trial from the company, contact them through a special toll-free number 1-866-753-6129 and mention offer code VYD1. HM081381

Thanks to advancements in medicine, seniors no longer need to accept fatigue as a symptom of aging.