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Category : Health

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Here and There
5 tips for snowbirds juggling medical care across multiple...
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A Look Under the Hood
I thought I knew how old I was — until a series of...
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Toenail Troubles
Why some caregivers should leave nail trimming to podiatrists When...
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Prioritizing Prostate Health
With advanced-stage prostate cancer on the rise, physicians...
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Considering Cannabis?
As more seniors embrace marijuana, here’s what you...
Romantic senior couple pictured. Sexual health for seniors and the risk for STIs.
Let’s Talk About Sex, Granny
What older adults need to know about sexually transmitted...
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Holiday Feasting
Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays....
A man sits on the bed of a CT scan machine, talking to a doctor.
Lung Cancer's Lesser-Known Risks
Lung cancer risk factors go beyond smoking, and include...
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Medicare’s 2026 Changes
Costs and choices shift for upcoming Medicare coverage Seniors...
A middle-aged man looks at a chest x-ray with his physician, who is standing beside him holding up the x-ray scan
Pneumonia Protection
Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting...
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Clever Cloves
How cloves might help relieve pain and inflammation By...
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Stress and Dementia
Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and...
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Gut-Brain Connection
How anxiety impacts digestive health Fact checked...
A physician in a white coat speaks with an older woman in a blue shirt with a scarf over her head, who appears to have undergone cancer treatment.
The Battle for Medicaid
Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65?...
A grocery store employee helps an older woman in a teal shirt read the nutrition label on a box of food.
Processed Foods
What older adults should know about ultra-processed...
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Walgreens Goes Private
What private equity ownership means for healthcare...
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Redefining Menopause
UIC menopause seminar featuring actress Halle Berry...
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Falling Fears
The factors that put older adults at risk for falls...
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Dental Care
Caring for older Americans’ teeth and gums is essential,...
A man and woman stand side by side, each holding a shovel and throwing snow in the air.
Winter Safety
Chicago doctor shares the best ways seniors can keep...

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