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WebMental Health: Fortifying Your Emotional Resiliency. Life experience can make individuals more flexible and adaptable. Here are some strategies to bolster your emotional staying …

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Healthy People 2030 Next Avenue

WebThe U.S. Census Bureau reports that by 2030, one in five people — and every last Baby Boomer — will be at least 65 or older. In addition, by 2034, it is projected that older …

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Improve Your Health Literacy Next Avenue

WebHealth Literacy Skills. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says health literature includes the following skills: Navigating health care systems. …

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From Brain Health To Sleep Syncing: What's New in Wellness

WebLegumes and beans. Whole grains. Dark, green leafy greens. Nuts and seeds. Healthy fats such as olive oil, fatty fish or avocados. Berries. Coffee and tea. Movement: It is no …

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The Importance of Social Health

WebThink of social health as your relationships and connections with the people in your life. Your social wellness is your sense of meaning and belonging; it promotes both emotional and …

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Reimagining Health Care Next Avenue

WebShe was the former Health and Caregiving editor at Next Avenue and, most recently, oversaw the series, "Aging with Disabilities in America." Kathy's personal experience has …

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The Health Benefits of Flavonoids Next Avenue

WebFlavonoids are naturally occurring nutrients in plants. When eaten, these phytonutrients prevent and clean up damage to the cells in your body. They are found in many different …

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Life Span vs. Health Span Next Avenue

WebLife Span vs. Health Span. Life span is the quantity. Health span is the quality. Roger Daltrey wailed on The Who's first hit in 1965, "I hope I die before I get old." Fifty years …

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How to Find Your Motivation for Better Health

WebAnother effective technique is to break up one large goal — say, shedding 25 pounds — into several manageable ones, such as losing a pound a week. “Don’t worry about being …

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Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Next Avenue

WebMedigap is not offered (or needed) because these plans cap annual out-of-pocket expenses. In one suburb of New York City, the caps on out-of-pocket expenses range from $3,400 …

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Writing and Sharing Your Story Can Help You Navigate a Serious …

WebBrewster is the founder of Health Story Collaborative (HSC). This nonprofit group provides opportunities for people to engage with others, share their stories and hear from others …

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How to Limit Talking About Health Conditions with Friends

WebSet Some Limits on the Conversations. When Boateng offers advice to patients who talk nonstop about their medical condition, seemingly to the exclusion of anything else, she …

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Making Rural Health Care More Age-Friendly

WebSmall Towns, Big Needs: Making Health Care in Rural America More Age-Friendly. Rural health care can be exceptionally good, but more often it is limited by access, cost and …

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Mind Over Medicine: How to Help Your Body Heal Itself

WebAs doctors, we learn that the body can heal itself. Our physiology texts teach us that it is brilliantly equipped with natural self-repair mechanisms that kill the cancer cells we …

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What Community Health Workers Do

WebHow Community Health Workers Work. Community health workers participate in multi-disciplinary teams, in group sessions or one-on-one in homes and community settings. …

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Exploring Second Act Careers in Health and Fitness

WebA report from the Department of Health and Human Services reveals a remarkable trend – from 1998 to 2018, the percentage of adults over 65 meeting aerobic and muscle …

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How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients

WebBefore I share my interview with Dr. Robert Pearl, author of the incisive new book " Uncaring: How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients ," let me tell you about …

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Health Checks Every Woman Over 50 Should Have

WebWomen aged 50 to 74 should have mammograms every other year, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPTF), an independent group of preventive-medicine …

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The Pros and Cons of Mobile Health Apps

WebMobile health apps run the gamut, claiming to help monitor and improve sleep habits, improve cognition, manage medication, prevent falls, diagnose skin problems, check …

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6 Health Benefits of Being Social Next Avenue

WebAnd, so long as our friends have healthy habits, says Horstman, it also decreases the tendency to unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking. When we know we matter, …

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Should We Bring Back Public Psychiatric Hospitals

WebIn 2014, the number of mentally ill people behind bars was 10 times that of patients in state psychiatric hospitals, according to a study by the Treatment Advocacy Center, a national …

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Why Louisville Has Made Aging Care a Top Priority

WebCredit: Adobe Stock Turns out, Louisville (population 1.3 million) is home to America’s largest cluster of aging care businesses, such as nursing homes, home-based health …

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