_ Falls If You Fall... By Jane Farrell article It can happen to anyone. One minute you’re on your feet; the next you’re on the ground. Falls are the … Read More→
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_ Medical Care What Should I Ask My Doctor During My Checkup? By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: A visit to the doctor can be an intimidating and at times overwhelming experience, so it might be … Read More→
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_ Senior Health Housework Gender Differences May Affect Health in Elderly Men and Women By Sondra Forsyth article Elderly men across Europe and the US spend less time on housework than elderly women do, according to a study … Read More→
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_ Insomnia Can a To-Do List Help You Sleep Better? By Jane Farrell article If you have trouble falling asleep, you might try writing a brief to-do list, researchers say. Investigators from Baylor University … Read More→
_ Health Headlines It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: News about the current flu season isnΓÇÖt encouraging: ItΓÇÖs common in every state except Hawaii. But even in … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Stress Management Stress-Free Living 10 Ways to Micro-Meditate (No Sitting Still Required) By Jane Farrell article Meditation, the act of practicing awareness of oneΓÇÖs thoughts, body, and surroundings, has an incredibly long list of mental and … Read More→