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Isometric exercise: ‘Measurable impact on lowering blood pressure’

Exercise that helps control your blood pressure doesn’t have to be about sweating through a cycling class, adding ...

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Evidence mounts that hearing loss increases risk of dementia

Hearing loss often creeps in so gradually that it goes unnoticed until you’re frequently asking others to repeat ...

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Degrees of difficulty: How your body reacts when it overheats

Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, killing 1,600 people in 2021, more ...

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Cognitive testing can be complex but is increasingly important

Cognitive health is a major concern for older Americans but it’s important to recognize that no single test ...

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Old and Restless: Why STD rates are on the rise among seniors

Free-spirited baby boomers challenged social norms and launched the sexual revolution of the 1960s and ’70s. Now that ...

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Strong core: More important than just having a great six-pack

The way we perceive things changes at different times in our lives. Take the core, for example. When ...

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Endoscopic spinal surgery reduces post-operative pain

“Oh, my aching back!” It’s a phrase we’ve all heard – or perhaps even groaned ourselves. For many, ...

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Some stress can be positive, but chronic stress is very bad

Stress is a natural human reaction that happens to everyone. Your body is designed to experience stress and ...

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Nutrition coach: Beware of unhealthy ‘health foods’ in your diet

Not everything labeled as “healthy” is genuinely good for you. Behind the appealing packaging and persuasive messaging, the ...

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The Big Chill: Five simple, surefire ways to let go of stress

We all experience situations that are so stressful we feel the urge to scream out loud – but ...

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Get a grip on Aging: Boost strength in your hands, wrists, forearms

Want to know how well you’re aging? Check your grip strength. A multi-country study of approximately 140,000 adults ...

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Heat’s still on: How to keep children safe as school resumes

Summer break is over, and fall team sports are picking up, in and out of school. That increased ...