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Health
Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.
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The Easy Artery Health Test
A painless imaging test can let your doctor peek right into your arteries to see if dangerous plaque deposits (atherosclerosis) are putting you at risk...
Medical Marijuana Goes Mainstream
Medical marijuana is now legal in most states, and older adults are reaping many of the benefits. In a survey conducted by the University of...
It’s Smart to Socialize
If you want to improve your mental performance immediately, socialize. That’s the intriguing finding of a recent study published in the medical journal PLOS ONE....
Accessing Your Medical Records
My family physician recently retired. He had been my primary care doctor for 35 years and he had coordinated my overall care very closely. Therefore,...
How the Inflation Reduction Act Affects Your Wallet
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which President Biden signed into law on Aug. 16, has important implications for Medicare beneficiaries, but the new benefits...
Diverticular Disease
If you are over 60, there’s a good chance you have pouches in the walls of your intestines (called diverticula). These pouches develop where the...
Fend Off the Flu
For the past few years, influenza has taken a backseat to COVID. It’s not just that people weren’t paying attention, either: There were fewer cases...
Grow Stronger Every Day
In every stage of life, and at all ages, exercise is proven to be beneficial, but some seniors may not feel comfortable with traditional strength...
Kernza: A Regeneratively Grown Super Grain
Regenerative farms, as opposed to conventional ones, grow plant-friendly crops. To be certified as regenerative, the practices of the farm must help rebuild topsoil health,...
Hidden Celiac Disease
A decade ago, the word gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye—was unfamiliar to most people. Today, 25 percent or more of the U.S....
New Treatments for Cataracts
Got cataracts? You’re in good company. Half of all 75-year-olds have developed this vision-obscuring clouding of the lens in one or both eyes…and by age...
