With some staples still in great demand and the risk of exposure to COVID-19 being high for vulnerable seniors, many stores across Los Angeles are now offering special shopping hours during these unprecedented times. Coupled with the stores’ efforts to keep shelves stocked, employees masked and their stores clean, this is helping to make grocery Read More

Ten percent of the population in Los Angeles are senior citizens. People are drawn to this area because of the sunny weather and vibrant lifestyle. As they continue to age, remaining connected to their village and in neighborhoods that they are familiar with becomes even more important, and that is why many choose to remain Read More

A recent study published in the journal “Neurobiology of Aging,” reveals that being overweight in midlife can age the brain ten years past its actual age. Overweight middle-aged adults have a reduced amount of white matter in the brains compared with people who are not overweight. Due to the fact that obesity rates continue to Read More

The quest for eternal youth is a common motif in age old legends throughout the world. While that may be a grail we won’t achieve any time soon, aging gracefully is a much more attainable goal. Recent research has shown that one very common nutrient might be a simple and effective key to aging successfully: Read More

Older Americans Month was started by President John F. Kennedy over 50 years ago, and Americans have been showing their appreciation for their forebears every May since. As time has gone on, this honoring of the older generation has become more and more important. More Older Americans Than Ever Before Modern medicine is responsible for Read More

Most people do not consider video games to be beneficial for one’s health. In fact, video games have received a lot of negative attention because studies have shown that they can actually promote a sedentary lifestyle. Violent video games have been shown to increase aggressive behavior and violence. However, new studies have shown that video Read More

The California Department of Public Health reported that in 2015 there were 40 counties across the state in which West Nile Virus had been detected. The populous list included Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Ventura, Fresno, and Los Angeles counties. 801 fatal cases throughout the state were reported in 2014, the highest count Read More

As people grow older, it is important for them to interact face to face and share ideas. Research has confirmed that when older people do not meet with family and friends often, they tend to get depression after some years. People who communicate via mobile phones and emails are most likely to get depression than Read More