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At our Aging Well discussion group, the topic of a diet for diabetes or heart and kidney issues was mentioned and inspired this…
If you’re age 60 or older, there’s a 60 percent or greater chance that you have diverticular disease (diverticulosis). This means that small pouches…
A nutritious breakfast can be a great start to your day — but what makes a breakfast healthy? It generally means a combination of…
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles to various depths at strategic points on the body. Among the best studied applications of…
An orthotic is a device that goes into your shoe to help support the foot in various ways. Orthotics can provide cushioning, even…
A number of common back pain treatments and therapies are simply not supported — or only very modestly supported — by scientific evidence in…
Looking to add strength training to your exercise routine? Consider these tips for doing it right: If you do strengthening exercises with a…
If you’re sun-safe, tell the world with a photo — and a hashtag. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sponsors a social-media…
Summer is here, and bicycling is on the upswing. Older adults often find benefits to bicycling as a form of transportation and exercise,…
If you have grandchildren, it’s important to understand what’s appropriate — and not — for kids and screens. Technology provides kids opportunities to learn…
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., with about 45,000 people taking their own lives in 2017. Understandably, teen or…
Hand washing with soap and warm water is one of the best defenses against spreading the COVID-19 virus, and it’s common and even expected…
Do you want to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 71%? If so, there are key lifestyle changes can help you…
Contrary to popular beliefs, people who have had a heart attack often can safely have sex again once recovered. In fact, a recent study…
For a long time, celiac disease was thought to be primarily a disease of childhood. But evidence from recent decades indicates a high prevalence…
Most cases of acute back pain don’t require a doctor’s visit. Regardless of treatment methods, most people find that pain goes away within about…
Graph: Transplants in adults age 65 and older. In the past, not many organ transplants were performed on older adults. In 1988, adults 65 and…
Vaping has grown massively in popularity among Americans of all ages, but particularly in children and young adults. It’s been the most commonly used…
As you age, changes to your body and feet can make foot pain more likely. This can make daily activities more difficult and even…
Although finger pricks remain the gold standard for blood sugar monitoring, researchers are developing products designed to take the “ouch” out of the process.…
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