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Living well
Family caregiving: Costly, lonely and stressful work
Most Americans want to grow old in their homes, where they are most comfortable, not in a facility...
Marijuana appears to offer several benefits…and risks
Sanjay Gupta writes for CNN.com about his change of heart on the benefits of marijuana...
Stay healthy: Avoid foods that cause inflammation
Inflammation in our bodies can heal infected areas through increased blood flow. But, constant...
Five ways to stay healthy and feel better longer, as you age
We are all getting older. And, the older we get, the more likely we are to suffer from one or more...
Watercress is the healthiest vegetable in the world
This might be news to you, but the Centers for Disease Control ranks the health benefits of...
Being mildly overweight in older age has its benefits
Judith Graham writes for CNN on the advantages and disadvantages of being mildly overweight in...
Language barrier? Your smartphone can help
Jason Rich writes for the AARP Bulletin on four ways your smartphone can help you communicate. The...
How can people protect themselves from unsafe hospitals?
Mary Chris Jaklevic reports for Kaiser Health News on a new patient safety initiative intended to...
Can AI help with medical advice?
A post by the Lown Institute asks whether AI (artificial intelligence) could replace your doctors...