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_ Relationships & Love Family More Important than Friends in Later Years: Study By Jane Farrell article For older adults, having more or closer family members in oneΓÇÖs social network decreases his or her likelihood of death … Read More→
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_ Breast Cancer Cancer Overview Preventive Steps Substantially Reduce Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell article If people follow cancer prevention recommendations on diet and physical activity, overall cancer incidence and mortality will be reduced, according … Read More→
_ Exercise A Newly Discovered Benefit of Strength Training By Jane Farrell article Older adults who followed strength-training guidelines had lower odds of dying than those who werenΓÇÖt as physically active, according to … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Happiness and Unhappiness Have No Direct Effect on Mortality By Sondra Forsyth article As we head into the holidays and the new year, many people find themselves feeling less than merry because of … Read More→
_ Medical Care Senior Health A Healthier Picture for Medicare Patients By article The health picture is brighter for older Medicare patients: In a 15-year study, Yale School of Medicine researchers saw an … Read More→