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Cancer is more common, but fewer people are dying of it
It seems that cancer is more common these days, and it is. About 12.5 percent more people are being...
The health benefits of a microwalk
If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of time during the day sitting. New research out of...
If you’re over 70 and have trouble walking, talk to your doctor
As we age, we tend to walk more slowly. By the time we are 80, our gait can change dramatically...
Don’t be swayed by health advice on social media
If you’re like most people, you get a lot of your information from social media, health and...
When should you use an urgent care center?
Urgent care centers have been springing up across the country. In the ten years between 2014 and...
A little high-intensity activity daily goes a long way
If you’re getting older and wondering how to stay fit, keep in mind that a little high-intensity...
Community health workers provide hands on support to vulnerable...
Across the country, a corps of community health workers provide hands-on support to vulnerable...
Optimism reduces risk of dementia
A new study of more than 9,000 older adults, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics...
Could virtual reality address social isolation among older...
Charley Locke reports for the New York Times on how virtual reality can take people to places...