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Controlling Your Weight as You Age

Don't jump to the conclusion that you will automatically gain weight as you age. Yes, it's true that most of us start to put on the pounds after a...
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Valentine’s Day Heart Healthy Activities for Seniors

Almost any activity that seniors enjoy can be good for their hearts and what better day to indulge in heart healthy activities than on Valentine’s Day! The history of Valentine’s...
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Unpacking the Child Poisoning Danger Hiding Inside “Granny’s Purse Syndrome”

While spending time with grandchildren is always a great joy, grandparents can unknowingly be exposing their precious loved ones to a little-known, potentially deadly danger called “Granny’s Purse Syndrome”...
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Hearing Aids: Do I Need Them? How to Pick Them

Do you lean in closer to the speaker when you’re having a conversation? Is it  easier to understand someone when you can see their face when they are speaking ...
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Taking Steps to Reduce Your Tinnitus Risk and Understand Treatment Options

Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears (usually described as ringing, buzzing, roaring etc.) when there is no external source linked to the noise. It affects about 15-20%...
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The Effects of Social Isolation on Seniors

More and more people are living alone than at any time in recent history. More than fifty percent of those over 75 live by themselves. For adults over fifty,...
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Aging and Your Kidneys

As you age, your kidneys age right along with you. Though you can develop kidney disease at any time, you are more likely to have kidney disease after the...