From childhood on, we’ve all heard it: “Drink your milk.” And most of us have accepted these “truths” at face value. We know that calcium is necessary
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As we start to age, balance and coordination can affect our overall health. Few people realize, until after the fact, that a risk fall can set a p
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If a parent or grandparent is dealing with a variety of health problems and is taking multiple medications, a visit to a geriatrician may be just the
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Don’t let the buzz of mosquitoes keep you indoors. Most mosquitoes are a nuisance, causing rashes and itching but some species can transmit diseases
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There is an energy crisis in the USA. I am not talking about oil and gas, I am talking about human energy. This is the energy needed to wake up in the
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The old saying is you are as old as you feel. Well, some days I feel way older than my chronological age. I do not think I am alone in feeling and
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When seniors consider bringing extra assistance into the house to care for themselves or an aging loved one there are many particulars to consider. T
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People today between the ages of 50 and 70 are often referred to as the “sandwich” generation because of their dual roles as helpers to their own
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It may be funny when cell phone commercials use the popular tag line of “can you hear me now,” but for millions of older Americans hearing, loss is no
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The options and choices available to Medicare beneficiaries today can be overwhelming. In addition to original Medicare (Part A and B) that h
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