The Mediterranean Diet, which was just named  by U.S. News & World Report, helps prevent diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, and certain cancers, and increases longevity. Since May is , there’s never been a better time to adopt this healthy eating pattern ...
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High blood pressure, also known as “the silent killer,” is an unchecked epidemic in our nation. This is a worrisome situation as over time, elevated pressure can have disastrous health consequences: stroke, heart attack, blindness and ...
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Carolyn Thomas, a 51-year-old PR professional, wasn’t feeling well one day last spring. With nausea, extreme fatigue and cold sweats, she thought she had the flu or some other virus and did what a lot of ...
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Maintaining mobility and independence as long as possible in one of the main goals for an active older adult. Clinical studies report that an exercise program can slow the progress of age-related conditions like osteoporosis, sarcopenia ...
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I think it's time I bought some new workout clothes! My standards are looking a bit dingy and definitely not inspiring. New fabrics and styles have been invented especially designed for support, maximum flexibility and strong wash-ability ...
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Women in their 50s start to see a change in their physical attributes.  Changes which are inevitable such as menopause will also affect your dental health. Here are the common dental health issues for women and ...
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When, in 2012, I was diagnosed with dangerous osteoporosis of the spine, I remained skeptical. What’s a little wing-bone pain anyway? Once home, I stripped to the waist, picked up my hand mirror, and took a critical look ...
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Did you know that women need more sleep than men? According to the , a lack of sleep can have more negative effects on women physically, emotionally, and cognitively. Throughout the day, much more than men; ...
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A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with mental and physical health issues, according to a new national poll. While pets come with benefits, ...
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While largely preventable with early detection, less than 40% of Americans seek screening for colorectal cancer.  We’d like to debunk some of the common misconceptions around colorectal cancer as well as bring awareness to our ground-breaking ...
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Solo dwellers are the fastest growing housing demographic and in 2017 it was reported that 2.3 million 45 to
64 year-olds are currently living by themselves in the UK alone. Of course, not everyone chooses to ...
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Imagine this scene: You are at the coffee shop with a few of your female friends who are talking about their current diets, whether or not they were “good” over the weekend, and their successes or ...
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