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Making complex services easier to understand
 What happens when the retirement money pot is empty and you can't pay for medical care, housing and many other services you expected to access easily in your senior years? What can you do when you are responsible for a parent and want to spread... Full story
Routinely and thoroughly washing your hands is one way to reduce the likelihood of falling victim to the flu this season.
Prevent the Flu From Flooring You This Season
When the colder weather begins to rear its ugly head, so, typically, do the common ailments associated with the dropping temperatures. For many, the notion of winter as the holiday season has been replaced and instead become the cold and flu season. And... Full story
Brain scan can help screen for dementia
What if you could look inside your head and see how old your brain really is? What would you learn?Physicians can already see tau tangles and amyloid plaques, both critically important in early detection of brain aging. Tangles are the first abnormal... Full story
Nutritionist's advice: Stop dieting
So you started the new year on a diet, right? Giving up carbs and starches, watching the sugars, heavy on the fish and chicken and light on the beef and pork. Forget it, says Francie M. Berg, founder of Healthy Weight Network. She's a licensed nutritionist... Full story
Did You Know?
According to a group of University of Michigan scientists, belly fat tucked deep under the skin might be worse for a person's arteries than fat padding the rest of the body. Also called visceral fat, belly fat appeared to boost inflammation and was linked... Full story
Peanut Allergies: What You Need to Know
Anaphylaxis is a severe, often life-threatening allergic reaction that can be triggered by bug bites, bee stings and certain foods. Among the food triggers for anaphylaxis are some nuts and legumes, like peanuts. Due to the potential severity of peanut... Full story
Making exercise a part of your routine during the colder months is one way to avoid the winter doldrums.
Avoiding the Winter Doldrums
When the winter months arrive, it's no surprise many people adopt a more sedentary lifestyle. Colder temperatures keep many people indoors, and those daily trips to the gym are much less likely to occur if the winds are whirling and the snow is falling... Full story
Choosing a facility that offers all of the amenities is one of the most important steps a senior can take when beginning a new exercise regimen.
Exercise Tips for Seniors Starting Anew
Babies today have it better than those that came before them. That's because, according to a 2007 report from the U.S. Census Bureau, a baby born today has a lot more life to look forward to than one born 50 years ago. A child born today can expect to... Full story

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