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What Are the Benefits of Flu and Pneumonia Shots?

3 min read · 10 Sep 2019

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8 Tips for Being Active in Your Later Years

3 min read 27 Sep 2018

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Protect Yourself from the Flu

5 min read 26 Aug 2018

Link to Why Seniors are More at Risk for COPD

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Why Seniors are More at Risk for COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is the most common chronic lung disease among seniors. Seniors are more at risk of having COPD than younger people because aging may mean more lung damage and exposure to risk factors. It is also likely that cells do not repair themselves as quickly and easily as the body ages.  

3 min read 2 Oct 2019 Read More

Link to Checklist for Your Yearly Checkup

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Checklist for Your Yearly Checkup

Our bodies are built to last, but we still have to take care of them — especially as we age. Even if nothing is wrong, it is important that you see your doctor at least once a year for a checkup to note any changes in your health.

2 min read 20 Sep 2019 Read More

Link to How to Use a FIT Kit to Screen for Colorectal Cancer

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How to Use a FIT Kit to Screen for Colorectal Cancer

Most men and women ages 50 to 75 should be screened for colorectal cancer. Regular screenings can catch the disease early enough that a doctor can treat it.

2 min read 5 Sep 2019 Read More

Link to 5 Tips for Managing Arthritis Pain

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5 Tips for Managing Arthritis Pain

More than 54 million people in the U.S. have arthritis1 . More than one in four adults with arthritis have severe joint pain1 . Arthritis can be hard to manage and can impact the quality of your daily life.

3 min read 2 Jul 2019 Read More

Link to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with Lifestyle Changes

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Lowering Your Blood Pressure with Lifestyle Changes

High blood pressure occurs when your blood flows through your blood vessels with a greater-than-normal force. It’s a common health condition and is especially common in adults over 651. Having high blood pressure can lead to lots of health problems overtime, which makes it important to pay attention to and manage.

5 min read 11 Sep 2018 Read More

Link to 7 Tips for Coming Home After a Hospital Stay

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7 Tips for Coming Home After a Hospital Stay

If you’re coming home from the hospital, you could experience mixed feelings and emotions. You may have a sense of relief, but adjusting to life at home can be a challenge as well. Keeping up with good care at home can prevent further health issue developments and ensure that you don’t get readmitted to the hospital.

6 min read 10 Sep 2018 Read More

Link to What You Need to Know about Weakening Bones

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What You Need to Know about Weakening Bones

Many people do not know they have weak bones. Bone loss usually happens over many years. Bones slowly lose their strength, become weak and brittle and can break easily.

6 min read 26 Aug 2018 Read More

Link to Beating the Blues: Depression & Seniors

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Beating the Blues: Depression & Seniors

Depression is common for seniors. However, few receive treatment. This is because the signs of depression can look differently in the seniors. Depression in seniors may be masked by  other illnesses and disabilities, and last longer1.

4 min read 26 Aug 2018 Read More

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