HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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February 28, 2024 at 7:36 p.m.


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Tai Chi May Lower Blood Pressure More Effectively Than Aerobic Exercise

"Overall, the group participating in tai chi saw the most improvement in blood pressure readings"

Stay Healthy and Independent With the Senior Nutrition Program

Did you know that you may be able to receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through the National Senior Nutrition Program?

How a Vietnam Vet Found Healing as the "Honey-Do Dude"

He posted a note on Facebook: If there's any honey-do jobs that you can't handle, I'm willing to help.

What Every Woman Should Know about Heart Health

Because heart disease symptoms in women can differ from those in men, it may be more difficult to spot the signs

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Easy-to-Use Dental Care Products for Elderly Seniors

"I have arthritis and hand tremors that affects my grip strength and makes brushing my teeth difficult"

Preventing Urinary Tract Infections and Dealing with Urinary Concerns

As we age, urinary concerns become more common

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Do I Need to File a Tax Return This Year?

What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season?

What is Causing Your Lower Back Pain?

A new study may have cracked the mystery surrounding the cause of a specific type of back pain

Chocolate May Help Boost Brain Health as well as Mood

There is mounting evidence that a few nibbles of dark chocolate can not only satisfy a craving, but can also be beneficial for your health

Five Things to Know About Social Security

Social Security is your money — you earned it through a lifetime of hard work

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Does Medicare Cover Weight-Loss Treatments?

"I need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare can help"

Keeping Older Drivers Safe on the Road

"My 86-year-old mother, who still drives herself, had a fender bender last month and I worry about her safety"

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Are Americans Educated on Retirement Savings?

How prepared are adults in the United States for their retirement?

Top Health Research Findings 2023

Here is a small sample of the NIH-supported research accomplishments in 2023