You probably felt reassured when you were told personal fall alarms would protect an elderly loved one in a nursing home. So why are they being eliminated?
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We’ve all seen the frightening commercials. But what exactly is shingles—and can you avoid becoming a victim?
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They say it’s always a game until someone gets hurt. But with serious falls and sports-related head injuries, it may take decades to realize how hurt you truly are.
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You’ve heard them so many times you assume they’ve been proven. But are these well-known health cliches true or false?
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With drug companies doubling and tripling the prices for medications you need, could it come down to a choice between buying needed prescriptions and buying food?
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image: the Aedes albopictus mosquito, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito Once upon a time — a couple of months ago — there were no cases of the Zika …
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Some of us were born with great teeth. And some of us weren’t so lucky. If you’re reading this with a mouthful of gummy worms, you’ll probably try to blame …
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When anyone talks about a drug problem in America, the first thing that comes to mind is heroin, crack cocaine and marijuana. We might mentally picture people walking up to …
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You never know when a natural disaster might strike, which is why it is crucial to make sure that you are thoroughly prepared for one. Earthquakes are probably one of …
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Have you heard? Shots aren’t just for children anymore. Even as the controversy rages over whether parents should vaccinate their babies and toddlers, many doctors are now advising grandparents to …