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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
A Loving Goodbye: 5 Tips for Pet Owners Exploring End-of-Life Care for Their Loyal Companions
Caring for a pet nearing the end of their life is filled with emotion and confusion
BY DR. SARA HOPKINS
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March 11, 2023 at 2:55 p.m.
New Report Highlights Increasing Cost of Family Caregiving in the U.S.
The unpaid work provided by family caregivers is valued at an estimated $600 billion
By CATHY MACCAUL
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March 8, 2023
Red and Purple Vegetables Move Front and Center
Red cabbages, purple sweet potatoes, and radishes may pack a hidden health benefit, according to new research
By JOHN SCHIESZER
March 8, 2023
What Does ‘Biological Age’ Mean?
Biological age measures how healthy a person’s cells and organs are, how efficiently they are operating
March 7, 2023
Can Lasers Improve Short-Term Memory?
Working memory, the ability to actively store useful information, plays a vital role in many cognitive functions
March 5, 2023
What You Eat Can Slow Aging
The article explored what science has to say about eating habits that can slow aging
February 28, 2023
Could You Have a Thyroid Problem and Not Know It?
What are the symptoms of thyroid disease?
By JIM MILLER
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February 21, 2023
The Anatomy of Heart Burn
Heartburn, the main symptom of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), is so common it needs no introduction
By ELIZABETH DIEHL
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February 21, 2023
Combating Loneliness
Many people have internal and external triggers for lonely feelings. Bird said it is important to identify them and make some efforts to cope
By JOHN C. SCHIESZER
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February 14, 2023
COVID News Updates
Hybrid immunity; loss of smell; boosters; new CDC website
By JOHN SCHIESZER
February 14, 2023
What Makes Us Happy and Live Longer?
Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives
February 13, 2023
Medical Minutes
Ongoing research is showing that there are significant cardiovascular benefits at 6,000 daily walking steps at any pace
By JOHN SCHIESZER
January 30, 2023
Biotech CEO is Paying Millions to Reduce his Biological Age
He has embarked on an incredibly spendy and rigorous medical program that claims to be creating the fountain of youth
January 27, 2023
Getting Outside in Winter is Good for Us
As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices.
January 27, 2023
Improving Short-Term Memory with the Zap of a Laser
Researchers are now firing up their lasers to help improve short-term memory problems
By JOHN SCHIESZER
January 22, 2023
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