HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Grapes are a nutrient-dense fruit and pack a host of health benefits

JOHN SCHIESZER

August 17, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.


Seniors - Don't Get Scammed

She had so many patients who had been telling her about being scam victims that she decided to investigate

How to Prevent and Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration

The good news is there are things you can do to protect your eyesight, and a number of treatments that are available. Here’s what you should know...

Medical Minutes

This month's Medical Minutes looks at staying healthy while traveling by plane; the hidden health benefits of prostate medication; how honeybees can help diagnose lung cancer

Do You Need a Digital Will?

Adding a separate digital will document to your estate plan that provides a list of your digital assets would be extremely helpful to your loved ones

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How Extreme Heat Affects Seniors: Tips to Stay Safe

Most people don’t realize that each year, extreme summertime heat kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, floods and tornadoes combined

UPDATE: Aspirin for Preventing Heart Attacks in Older Adults

It may be time to rethink your aspirin intake

Donnie Boy Brings Joy to All

Donnie Boy is now on a new medical journey, thanks to his grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts and great uncles

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Long-Term Care Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses

The Veterans Administration does indeed have an underutilized benefit that can help wartime veterans and their surviving spouses

Medical Minutes

New machine for back surgery; walking away from cancer; a new way to cut down on cocktails

Dreading a Colonoscopy? There Are Alternatives

Most people dread the laxative prep and sedation, not to mention the procedure itself.

12 Ways to Plan a Wellness Cruise

How to experience a cruise that cultivates health and wellness instead of overindulgence

Improving Your Life with a Wide Range of Programs You May Not Know About

Many older adults may be missing out on a wide range of programs and services

Gut Health as We Age

“There are a lot of myths about what happens with the gut and aging”

Taking a Proactive Approach to Memory Loss

The 5-Cog assessment is a picture-based memory-impairment screening test