Health
Rise of Hepatitis C Infections Among Older Americans Highlights Need for Noninvasive Screening Exam of Liver Health
By Stephen Harrison, M.D. In 2012, three-quarters of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections occurred among people born from ...
What You’ll Need To Recover From Breast Surgery
Preparing yourself for a procedure is nerve-wracking. To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled a list of what you’ll need to recover from breast surgery.
How Prunes Can Feed Your Health at 4 Important Stages of Life
Seeking more plant-based options for healthy aging? This approach is right on track with the 2020-2025 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for ...
Active and Energized: Registered Dietitian Shares How Eating Right in the Morning Fuels Energy Throughout the Day
With health and wellness top of mind for many Americans, fitness has become a top priority. Whether you’re extremely active ...
Top Health Risks Your Aging Parents Face
As your parents age, they face a number of challenges. Knowing about the top health risks your aging parents face is critical to helping them.
Methods of Adding Protein to Your Diet
Protein is an essential part of any diet and promotes muscle growth. Therefore, it’s necessary to know some methods of adding protein to your diet.
Chronic Respiratory Conditions In Adulthood
If you’re experiencing difficulty breathing for the first time in your life, you may want to read more about these chronic respiratory conditions in adulthood.
How Seniors Can Avoid Muscle Loss
Muscle loss affects people as they become more advanced in years. These are some lifestyle choices you can make as a senior to keep your body strong.
5 Tips to Help Seniors Exercise During the Pandemic
By now, most seniors are aware that they’re among the most vulnerable demographic groups when it comes to contracting COVID-19. ...
For essential workers, a flu shot is essential protection
COVID-19 has helped remind all of us just how essential our essential workers are. Whether you’re a health care worker, ...
Simple Ways to Safely Bring Joy to Seniors During the Holidays
Many seniors and their loved ones are taking special precautions to stay healthy, including limiting or eliminating visits and other ...
How Technology Is Helping People Better Manage Diabetes During COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our everyday lives, particularly for those living with a chronic condition ...
Food Prices: Why They’re Rising and How to Save
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected food prices more than nearly any other part of the household budget. In April, the ...
4 Truths About Older People and the Pandemic
Life spans are getting longer, and the pandemic is greatly affecting older people (and their younger counterparts). Erica Baird and ...
Loneliness Puts Seniors at Increased Risk for Morbidities
According to the University of Michigan, the lack of daily interpersonal interactions has caused a spike in reported loneliness and isolation in ...