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Senior Health
Coping with The Dangers of Winter Driving
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Having your car break down in normal weather is frustrating enough, but being trapped in a blizzard is a frightening … Read More→
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Patients Want Access to Their Medical Records
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Patients value direct, independent access to their medical exam records, according to a study presented in December 2014 at the … Read More→
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Mental & Emotional Health
Pain Management
Spiritual Health
Can Meditation Cure Cravings for Painkillers?
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People who are addicted to prescription painkillers can reduce cravings by learning to enjoy other parts of their life, according … Read More→
Aging Well
Well-being
Feeling Younger Than You Are Lowers Death Rate
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Do you feel younger than you really are? If so, that’s good news! Research done at the University College London … Read More→
Mental & Emotional Health
Why Are the Holidays So Hard and How Can You Get Through Them?
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We’re supposed to be excited for the holidays. But if you’re like many people, you may find yourself dreading the … Read More→
Parkinson's Disease
16 Ways to Stay Positive While Living with Parkinson's Disease
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This article originally appeared on DemosHealth.com and was adapted from Parkinson’s Disease http://www.demoshealth.com/store/parkinson-s-disease-2024.html 1. Learn about your illness. Don’t … Read More→
The "Stuff" Alternative: Why Experiences Make the Best Gifts
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Every year after the stressful holiday gift-giving frenzy ends, we’re usually left with a heap of “stuff” we didn’t ask … Read More→
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Skin
Skin Health
Best Skin-Care Strategies in Your 40s and 50s
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Although skin aging is inevitable, that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it, experts say. “It’s possible to have … Read More→
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Obesity
Skip the Midnight Snack in Order to Combat Obesity
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Skip the midnight snack if you want to stay at a healthy weight. That’s the conclusion of research led by … Read More→
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Diabetes
Healthy Diet & Nutrition
Include These Items in Your Diet to Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes
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A healthy diet can be helpful in controlling diabetes. Once the symptoms of diabetes appear, it is possible to reduce … Read More→
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Senior Health
Can Financial Incentives Solve Persistent Senior-Health Issues?
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A unique, interview-style study has zeroed in on financial and educational issues that need more attention as older adults go … Read More→
Mental & Emotional Health
Senior Health
Aging and Depression: Are You at Risk?
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The link between aging and depression is no secret nowadays. The problem can affect virtually any person, for any … Read More→
Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Medical Research
Another “Alzheimer's in a Dish” Model
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In October 2014, we posted an article on ThirdAge.com about an “Alzheimer’s in a Dish Model” (https://thirdage.com/node/2884631) developed at Massachusetts … Read More→
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Exercise
Senior Health
Better Balance Means a Better Life
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Editor’s note: Falling is an especially serious problem for older people; it can lead not only to injury but also … Read More→
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Medical Research
A New Use for Mushrooms?
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A couple of poisonous mushrooms may show scientists how to attack deadly diseases. Scientists at Michigan State University have discovered … Read More→
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Cancer Center
A Vaccine to Fight Cancer
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A personalized “cancer vaccine” is coming closer to reality, researchers say. Scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine in … Read More→
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Public Restrooms: Not as Unhealthy as You Might Think
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Research done at San Diego State University found that public restrooms are no more healthy or unhealthy than the bathroom … Read More→
Kidney Disease
New Therapeutic Strategy in Chronic Kidney Disease
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects at least one in four Americans who are older than 60 and can significantly shorten … Read More→
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