Published by: Medicare Rights Center The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all of the manufacturers of the first 10 drugs selected for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program have committed to participate in the program. The negotiations will occur this year and in 2024, and the negotiated price […]
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Making smart food choices is an important part of healthy aging. Understanding the different food groups — and how much of each should make up your diet — can help you form a healthy eating pattern over time. Vegetables Vegetables come in a wide variety of colors, flavors, and
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Being creative about your physical activity plans and trying new forms of exercise can keep you motivated by preventing boredom. A change in seasons is an excellent time to be creative about your exercise routine and try something new. There are many ways to be active throughout the year.
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Many people enjoy warm-weather outdoor activities like walking, gardening, or playing tennis. Make sure to play it safe in hot weather. Too much heat can be risky for older adults and people with health problems. Being hot for too long can cause hyperthermia — a heat-related illness that includes
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The dangerous skin cancer can take on odd forms and pop up in unexpected places Published by: AARP More than 97,000 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, according to the American Cancer Society, making it one of the most common types of cancer in the U.S., especially among older adults who have endured
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Increase your strength and improve your balance and flexibility. Seated and standing exercises will be performed to address posture, gait and self-confidence in mobility. Light weights may be used (dumbbells, water bottles, resistance bands or anything you have around the house). Fun music will accompany the exercises! Join this class by Zoom: Meeting ID: 841
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Diet and nutrition tips to get a flat stomach once and for all Published by: AARP Researchers agree: Belly fat, specifically something called visceral fat, is harmful to your health. This fat in the belly area can lead to health problems including cardiac disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, dementia, and stroke. What’s more, it’s an
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Knowing your type could give clues to your risk of stroke and heart attack Published by: AARP There are compelling health reasons why you should know your blood type, especially when it comes to your heart. Research suggests that people with certain blood types — namely A and B — are at higher risk to
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Published by: National Institute on Aging The MIND and Mediterranean diets — both of which are rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, and fish — are associated with fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of older adults. Green leafy vegetables in particular were associated with less Alzheimer’s brain pathology. This
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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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