HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Did you know that you may be able to receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through the National Senior Nutrition Program?


February 28, 2024 at 3:32 p.m.


What Every Woman Should Know about Heart Health

Because heart disease symptoms in women can differ from those in men, it may be more difficult to spot the signs

Preventing Urinary Tract Infections and Dealing with Urinary Concerns

As we age, urinary concerns become more common

What is Causing Your Lower Back Pain?

A new study may have cracked the mystery surrounding the cause of a specific type of back pain

Chocolate May Help Boost Brain Health as well as Mood

There is mounting evidence that a few nibbles of dark chocolate can not only satisfy a craving, but can also be beneficial for your health

Top Health Research Findings 2023

Here is a small sample of the NIH-supported research accomplishments in 2023

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Improving Brain Health through Exercise

A new study is suggesting a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

A Proactive Approach to Dealing with Forgetfulness

Mental health experts recommend a variety of techniques to cope with changes in memory and mental skills

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Are You at Risk of Developing Glaucoma?

"My older brother was recently diagnosed with glaucoma and lost some of his vision, but never had a clue anything was wrong"

Tips for Drinking Coffee When You Have a Sensitive Stomach

Here are a few effective tips for drinking coffee when you have a sensitive stomach...

New Ingestible Electronic Device May Help Detect Breathing Issues

"It's an exciting intervention to help people be diagnosed and then receive the appropriate treatment"

6 Simple Acts Now to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's and Other Diseases Later

Some fairly simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference in cognitive health and in the risk of developing disease

Everything is Going Swimmingly

Swimming can be enjoyable and an outstanding full-body workout for older adults and can be an effective way of building and maintaining muscle strength

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Pilates Benefits Seniors

As we head into 2024, most people are probably ready to leave the indulgences of the holidays behind and recommit to a healthy lifestyle.

How to Ease the Winter Blues

"What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder?"