HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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JOHN SCHIESZER

February 11, 2025 at 11:37 a.m.


Locally Founded Exercise Program Shares Legacy and New Research at Aging Conference

Over three decades ago, the UW partnered with a local senior center to start what would eventually become EnhanceFitness

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Medical Minutes

This month's Medical Minutes column explores how boosting joy improves health and how to recharge your internal energy

How Seniors Can Get Help Lowering Their Grocery Bills

When my stepfather died last year, mom’s income dropped in half and is having a hard time paying her grocery bills

The Surprising Dangers of Earwax

Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause problems in elderly seniors including hearing loss, ringing in your ears and other health issues

The Secret of Aging Well

"You are being robbed of 7 and 1/2 years of your life"

Coffee and Tea Drinking Associated with Significant Health Benefits

Drinking coffee and tea on a regular basis may be protective against dementia as well as some types of cancer

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Crypto ATMs: Regulating the Unregulated

Alarmingly, older adults have emerged as primary targets

Does Medicare Cover Talk Therapy Services?

Medicare actually covers both outpatient and inpatient mental health care services and programs

Living in the Age of Genomics

The popularity of ancestry research and rising numbers of clinical referrals are helping drive that trend

Medical Minutes

This month's column looks at a new approach to lower back pain, how electrical stimulation may help with long COVID symptoms, and personalized medicine for breast cancer

Three Keys to Health and Longevity

Staying mindful of the growth that comes with aging, nurturing relationships, and feeling a sense of purpose add depth and meaning to our lives

What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?

I have taken on a lot of credit card debt over the past 10 years, and I’m worried that my son and daughter will get stuck with it when I die

Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks

In the U.S., the risk of having a heart attack during the winter months is twice as high as it is during the summertime

New Tool Now Available to Assist Families Affected by Dementia

The avatar is designed to supplement the work of AFA’s Helpline, which is staffed entirely by licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care