When should you hire in-home help or health aides?
Most people want to age in place and live at home for as long as possible: according to an AARP survey, three-quarters of people 50 and older are hoping to do so. But man...
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Embracing a wellness lifestyle means tuning into your mind, body, and emotions with kindness and awareness. Here, we explore holistic wellness through simple wellness habits and mindfulness practices that support mental, physical, and emotional wellness. Whether you’re seeking balance in your daily wellness routines or looking to deepen your wellness journey, these wellness insights can inspire gentle stress management and self wellness. Remember, the information shared is for general awareness and inspiration, not medical advice. Let each step you take toward wellness be a celebration of long-term wellness and a nurturing path toward feeling your best every day.
A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia
Dementia usually develops in people ages 65 years and older . So-called young-onset dementia, occurring in those younger than age 65, is uncommon. Now, a new study publis...
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New research shows little risk of infection from prostate biopsies
Infections after a prostate biopsy are rare, but they do occur. Now research shows that fewer than 2% of men develop confirmed infections after prostate biopsy, regardles...
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When should your teen or tween start using skin products?
Social media and stores are full of products that promise perfect skin. Increasingly, these products are being marketed not just to adults but to teens and tweens. Many a...
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Your amazing parathyroid glands
You probably know that you have a thyroid gland. Perhaps you or someone you know has had thyroid tests or a thyroid disorder such as hypothyroidism . But did you know you...
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Virtual mental health care visits: Making them work for you
Before the pandemic, talking to a therapist or psychiatrist on a video call was novel. Now it's fairly common. One recent analysis , for example, found that video appoint...
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The cicadas are here: How's your appetite?
And are they ever! Due to an unusual overlap of the lifecycles of two types (or broods) of cicadas, trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge in the US by the end of Ju...
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What is Lewy body dementia?
Perhaps surprisingly, LBD is the second most common cause of neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer's disease. How do its symptoms differ? Who is at risk? And how is ...
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Protect your skin during heat waves - here's how
Global average temperatures have soared in 2024, surpassing records set just last year. Extreme heat poses numerous health risks, some of which are visible on our skin. U...
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