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May 30, 2025

Do Carbs Make Us Fat?

There are a lot of claims about why we should avoid carbohydrates, including the claim ...

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May 27, 2025

Prior Authorization and Health Insurance: Know the Facts

The American Medical Association calls prior authorization “an overused process that interferes with patients receiving ...

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April 25, 2025

6 Plant-Based Protein Options

Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet, especially for senior adults. These six ...

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Black bean burger; a delicious plant-based protein.
March 25, 2025

Do You Need a Measles Booster?

Measles is once again spreading in the U.S., due to a rise in anti-vaccination misbeliefs. ...

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Older adults may lack protection from measles, so they would need to get a measles booster to protect them. (Dreamstime/TCA)
March 18, 2025

Benefits of Gratitude

Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives. A study released in ...

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Asian woman writing in a gratitude journal taking advantage of the benefits of gratitude.
March 7, 2025

The Best Time to Eat Dinner

After a long day of work and errands, planning dinner can be a drag. This ...

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March 4, 2025

Are E-Bikes and E-Scooters Safe?

Ever ridden an e-scooter or e-bike? They can be convenient, affordable, and fun, but what ...

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March 3, 2025

Meditation for Seniors

In today’s fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances are common concerns for people of ...

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February 25, 2025

Tips to Help You Manage Your Pharmacy Issues

Question: I have been using the same pharmacy for many years. Recently, it has been ...

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February 18, 2025

The Main Causes of Beer Belly

It seems that the “paunch” around the middle, aka “beer belly,” is more common than ...

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