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4 Steps to Prevent Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
By Hannah Smith | Jul 16, 2019 03:10 PM EDTElder abuse affects 5 million seniors per year. Abuse is a loose term, and the term may include being abused financially, sexually, physically or mentally. Some caretakers and even family members may choose to have their loved one alter their will to make them the primary benefactor.
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Do You Need A Mobility Scooter?
By Staff Reporter | Jul 01, 2019 04:55 PM EDTDo you need a mobility scooter? Here’s how to determine if a mobility scooter would be a prudent investment, and where and how you should go about buying one.
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5 Ways Technology Can Boost Your Fitness
By Ivan Serrano | Jun 25, 2019 10:11 PM EDTHere are five apps or fitness tech accessories that can boost your health and workout routines.
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How To Determine Your Skin Type For Better Skin Care
By Ivan Seranno | May 24, 2019 11:55 AM EDTTaking good care of your skin is an essential part of living a long, healthy life, yet many people don’t know where to begin when it comes to determining their skin type. This is crucially important, as not everybody is the same, which means that relying on the same skin treatment process as your friends and family members could quickly backfire.
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Chronic diseases restrict the mobility of older people -- often unconsciously
By Staff Reporter | Apr 13, 2019 11:04 AM EDTChronic diseases are a key factor limiting the mobility of older people. Usually individuals are conscious of their condition in the case of an acute musculoskeletal disorder
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Sunscreen use could lead to better blood vessel health
By Staff Reporter | Apr 22, 2019 11:36 PM EDTA new study suggests that sunscreen protects the skin's blood vessel function from harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure by protecting dilation of the blood vessels.
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No such thing as 'sugar rush'! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it
By Staff Reporter | Apr 05, 2019 10:40 AM EDTSugar does not improve mood and it can make people less alert and more tired after its consumption - according to a new study by the University of Warwick, Humboldt University of Berlin, and Lancaster University.
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The Hidden Dangers Of Testosterone Replacement Therapy
By Staff Reporter | Apr 01, 2019 10:13 PM EDTHere are the hidden dangers of testosterone replacement therapy and why it’s becoming increasingly studied with skepticism.
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How To Protect Loved Ones From Elderly Abuse
By Staff Reporter | Apr 01, 2019 10:18 PM EDTHere’s how to protect your loved ones from elderly abuse, and what you need to know about this unfortunate trend as the population ages more and more.
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What Are The Hidden Dangers Of A Yo-Yo Diet?
By Staff Reporter | Apr 01, 2019 10:15 PM EDTHere’s why you should ditch yo-yo tactics and rely on more authoritative data for finding a healthy weight.
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Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may play opposite roles in childhood asthma
By Staff Reporter | Apr 01, 2019 09:24 PM EDTDietary intake of two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in children
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Why Sleeping In On The Weekend Could Be Bad For You
By Staff Reporter | Mar 29, 2019 09:03 PM EDTMost people love to get some extra shut-eye when the weekend rolls around, but new research indicates that sleeping in on the weekends could actually be bad for you. Despite the allure of lazing around with your pillows and blankets for a few extra hours, there are causes for concern when it comes to sleeping in that are leading some scientists to warn against the beloved habit.
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Generic advice doesn't help patients drop pounds
By Staff Reporter | Mar 21, 2019 09:52 AM EDTPatients shed more weight when doctors give specific tips, study finds
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Smokers often misunderstand health risks of smokeless tobacco product
By Jessica Nyugen | Mar 04, 2019 08:46 AM EST'Snus' may be less harmful for smokers unable or unwilling to quit tobacco
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Exercise in morning or afternoon to shift your body clock forward
By Staff Reporter | Feb 20, 2019 09:28 AM ESTExercise can shift the human body clock, with the direction and amount of this effect depending on the time of day or night in which people exercise.
