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Here's an all-too-common scenario: A senior in your life is becoming increasingly isolated, and you worry that he or she is lonely, but you're not sure what to do. It's not...
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The average general health article on pancreatic cancer states flatly that this type of cancer shows no early symptoms. Most people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are alr...
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Open your cupboard door, and I'm guessing you'll see at least three different bottles of cooking oil, and possibly many more. Is it any wonder you're confused? After years ...
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We get lots of wake-up calls that we're getting older. Suddenly we can't make it up the hill without stopping for breath, or we misplace the keys -- or acquaintances' names...
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As you're weighing senior care options for your loved one, cost is likely a top factor. The good news? Depending on what care your loved one needs, assisted living can be m...
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Want to know one of the most telling signs that you're nearing or in the midst of menopause? The concept of eight hours of uninterrupted sleep sounds as precious -- and as ...
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Many people see a lung cancer diagnosis as a death sentence. That's understandable, since lung cancer kills more than 1.3 million people a year. But when caught early enoug...
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When you or someone you love has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, the first thing you'll want to do is learn as much as you can about this condition. Next, you'll probabl...
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Does the question "How'd you sleep?" make you want to scream? Those of us plagued by middle-of-the-night waking often feel like punching people who don't know what it's lik...
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It's never easy to quit smoking. If it were, there wouldn't be so many smokers who've "quit" five times yet are still lighting up. But there are tips and tricks proven to m...
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The chances that you'll find yourself responding to a medical or first aid emergency at some point in your life are close to 100 percent. Whether it's a fall, a drug overdo...
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Routine tests like pap smears and mammograms are important, but don't rely on tests alone to protect you from cancer. It's just as important to listen to your body and noti...
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When someone close to us, or a beloved public figure, dies suddenly in their 50s (or even younger) from a heart attack, it suddenly raises our awareness of the deadly dange...
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They're one of the most important parts of our body when it comes to day-to-day activities; without them we couldn't cut vegetables, grip pliers, or text our friends. They'...
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Is there anything more on our minds these days than stretching our dollars? And no question, nothing sabotages your budget like an illness or other health problem, especial...
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Schizophrenia is much more common than most people think. According to the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH), schizophrenia affects one in every 100 people. But schi...
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In the United States, most adults can expect to get at least two colds between September and March. Experts aren't certain why, but they believe it's because cold viruses s...
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Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?
You wake in the wee hours because the cat's scratching at the door or you have to use the bathroom, then you toss and turn ...
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When your body's in pain, it can be all-encompassing, affecting your work, activities, sleep, mood, and even your relationships. And chronic pain is much more common than m...
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Cats can help stave off depression and isolation, and dogs motivate you to walk more -- that's old news. But did you know there are some much more significant ways that hav...
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How serious is type 2 diabetes, and is it less or more serious than type 1 diabetes? My mom, just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, keeps it under control without taking insu...
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Like other autoimmune diseases, multiple sclerosis (MS) occurs when your immune system mysteriously goes into overdrive and attacks the body itself, in this case the nerve ...
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Every year, it seems, the needle on the scale is a little harder to budge. You cut back on portion size; you say, "No, thank you," to dessert; you sign up for a Zumba class...
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You'll know when it's time to find in-home care. That moment can come suddenly or gradually, but at some point it sinks in that you're overwhelmed and it's no longer possib...
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We know it when we smell it, though it can be hard to describe, and even harder to talk about. Sometimes we describe it as musty, sometimes as medicinal, sometimes -- sadly...
