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Jackie Holfelder

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Experts identify troubling increase in drinking among seniors

The NIH’s National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has released some troubling news. Alcohol misuse and alcohol-related ...

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‘Don’t give up’: Destabilizing chronic pain can be managed

America is feeling the pain. In its final 2024 fact sheet, the U.S. Pain Foundation reported that more ...

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Get a high-quality workout with a single pair of dumbbells

How tempting does this sound? You can do a full-body workout in the comfort of your own home ...

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Nearly two thirds of Americans are now obese over overweight

Bigger isn’t necessarily better, especially when it comes to the weight of nearly two-thirds of people in the ...

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Why varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic concern

Varicose veins are a common condition, affecting approximately 35 percent of the U.S. population at some point in ...

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New Cleveland Clinic center offers state-of-the-art treatment for kidney stones

Each year more than half a million people go to emergency rooms seeking relief for pain caused by ...

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Most of what it takes to live to 100 is under your control

Here’s surprising information about the things that influence your chances of living to be 100 – it’s not ...

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For healthy aging, bone up on consuming the right nutrients

Bone loss is a natural part of getting older, but eating certain foods can help slow the process. ...

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What the heal? Why it takes your body longer to recover after 60

“Your body is truly a machine,” says Dr. Jayde George, who practices Family Medicine at Health First’s Holmes ...

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Why parents should ‘ignore’ their children more often

Parents typically want to lavish affection and attention on their children and manage their lives to protect them ...

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Think about swimming your way to better health

Most people know swimming is good exercise, but the extent of the benefits can still be surprising. No ...

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Undiagnosed fatty liver disease on rise in children and adults

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is a chronic disease that occurs when the liver builds up ...