Health & Wellness

Your trusted source for feeling your best—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From managing health conditions to preventive care and everyday wellness tips, find expert advice tailored to the 50+ lifestyle.

How Your Friends Affect Your Health

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By Pete Bissonette How many friends do you have? If your doctor isn’t asking now, they may start soon. According ...

Ten Tips for Effective Communication With Your Doctor

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By Dr. Karen Trollope-Kumar Sometimes my work as a family doctor the days don’t always go as expected. On a busy ...

How Staying Safe By Telehealth Also Means Keeping Cyber-Secure

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The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted social distancing as a safety measure across the country. How this new normal affects general ...

Common Car Issues to Look Out For

Common Car Issues to Look Out For

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most people are not driving as much as before. Still, even small trips to the ...

Make No Bones About It, Osteoporosis is Serious

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Some 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Yet, a disconcerting number ...

3 Key Keto Diet Challenges … Solved!

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Experts address top 3 keto diet problems, provide solutions for each By Merilee A. Kern, MBA Embracing a new diet ...

Seek Appropriate Medical Care During COVID-19

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While many non-essential and elective healthcare services have been postponed as a result of novel coronavirus, those with illness and ...

Immune Strengtheners Boomers Need Most

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By: Dr. Christine Horner, MD, author of “Radiant Health, Ageless Beauty” As baby boomers, our risk of contracting COVID-19 and ...

Exercise for Seniors: The Best Decision You Can Make for Your Health

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Physical activity and exercise are good for you – at every age. For older adults, being physically active is vital ...

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How to Create a Bedroom Oasis Optimal for Excellent Sleep

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Can’t sleep? You’re not alone. Only 11% of Americans say they get excellent sleep on a regular basis, while 18% ...

A 5-Step Coronavirus Survival Plan for Seniors

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By Chris Orestis As the Coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, and now is becoming more widespread by the ...

Living Your Everday Legacy: Finding Purpose, Even in Times of Uncertainty

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By Codi Shewan There are so many things we can’t control right now, and for most of us, that makes ...

Eggs Beyond Breakfast? Yup. Here’s How!

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How to upgrade your egg game Eggs are a classic breakfast food — and for good reason! They are loaded ...

Things You Forget to Clean and Sanitize

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Now more than ever, people are thinking about cleaning and sanitizing everything in their homes and cars. There may be ...

How to Reduce Your Risk for Another Heart Attack

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After a heart attack, as many as 1 in 4 survivors will have another one. Lifestyle changes and working closely ...