Brain-boosting supplements, much like weight-loss supplements, are extremely popular. But, as all...
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One pharmacy uncovers dangerous chemicals in some common drugs
A small pharmacy based in New Haven is testing the prescription drugs it dispenses for safety. And...
Exercise may be your best bet for bone health, not calcium or...
Calcium helps keep your bones strong and healthy. So, it is wise to incorporate foods with calcium...
Don’t let the hospital keep you in bed if you’re...
Don’t let the hospital keep you in bed if you’re able to walk. Even if you’re...
Skip the urine test, unless you have symptoms
Step into a doctor’s office for a checkup and more often than not, you’ll be weighed, your...
How to support a loved one diagnosed with a serious health...
Sachin H. Jain writes for Forbes about the importance of understanding how difficult a grave...
Top predictor for a longer life: close relationships
Only one in 5,000 people in the U.S. reach the age of 100. But, there are places where five to ten...
Medicare telemedicine scams around medical equipment on the rise
Victoria Knight reports for Kaiser Health News that family caregivers of institutionalized older...
How climate change hurts vulnerable older adults
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News reports on how climate change hurts vulnerable older adults...
Cremation is becoming the new norm
Ann Carrns reports for The New York Times that fewer and fewer people are opting to be buried after...