When it comes to vitamins and minerals, multiple pills aren’t necessary Published by: AARP Taking a dietary supplement or two (or five) every day isn’t exactly uncommon. About 70 percent of adults age 60 and older reported taking at least one supplement in the past month — be it a multivitamin or a chocolate-flavored calcium […]
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Heat can be hazardous, leading to more deaths than any other weather-related phenomenon. While some parts of the U.S. are warm year-round, the summer months bring particular and more widespread heat hazards. According to Heat.gov, a federal clearinghouse for information on extreme heat, 41,490,714 Americans are under heat alerts. The
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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pets, whether covered in fur, feathers, or scales, are an important part of our lives—most American households own at least one pet. Many people see their pet as a member of the family that brings joy and amusement to their life. But did you know that having
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Published by: Colorectal Cancer Alliance Even though colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the U.S., not enough people talk about it. Not everyone feels comfortable talking about their bowels, and because of this stigma, it’s easier for people to have misconceptions about colorectal cancer. Being aware of the facts can have potentially
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Published by: National Institute on Aging For people with arthritis, exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness. It can also help with losing weight, which reduces stress on the joints. Flexibility exercises such as upper- and lower-body stretching and tai chi can help keep joints moving, relieve stiffness, and give you more freedom of movement
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Published by: Almanac What is a Medicine Garden? In all reality, all gardens are medicine in one way or another. Simply gazing at beauty is medicine all in itself. Today, we’re talking about medicine in a more traditional sense. We can grow herbs that offer real medicinal benefits to us. Think of it as a
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Published by: Medicare.gov Overview Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others. Mental health is more than the absence of a mental illness—it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Estrogen is used by many parts of a woman’s body. As levels of estrogen decrease, you could have various symptoms. Many women experience mild symptoms that can be treated by lifestyle changes such as avoiding caffeine or carrying a portable fan. Some women don’t require any treatment at all,
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Not everything that comes in a box, bag or can wreak havoc on a healthy diet Published by: AARP Americans love processed foods. A recent study by the NYU School of Global Public Health found that ultra-processed food consumption has risen across nearly every segment of the U.S. population over the past two decades and
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Menopause is not a disease or disorder. This time in a woman’s life is often full of other transitions in addition to physical ones: Women may be caring for aging parents or relatives, supporting their children as they move into adulthood, or taking on new responsibilities at work. Some
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