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Earlier this year, we reported on the growing evidence that loneliness is not only a deeply subjective feeling of being unsatisfied with, or unfulfilled by, the relationships in your life, but that it can have deeper implications for your physical and mental health. You may remember that in another previous…

You may know that in a typical year, the flu season generally starts in October and peaks in December through February. Experts usually advise adults to obtain a flu vaccine by the end of October. Because it takes the vaccine a few weeks to get fully up to strength, you…

We regularly extoll the benefits of strength and resistance training to maintain and improve your strength and muscle mass, so that you’re able to stay independent and carry on your necessary activities for daily living. Not only do strong muscles support healthy aging, but they reduce the likelihood of falls,…

Taking medications, often several each day, is almost a rite of passage into your later years. Estimates are that about 90% of older adults take at least one daily prescription medication, and about 43% take at least five different prescription medications every day. For many of us, these are life-saving…

As kids head back to school, activities begin to move inside, and holiday gatherings begin to pick up speed, it’s virtually guaranteed that you will be exposed to some nasty viruses. Whether they are just a nuisance or instead turn into a serious medical illness may be determined by your…

One of the most distinct and individual characteristics we possess is our voice. We each have a unique sound and style of speaking, whether influenced by geography, family, or the language we speak. We also may have a distinct vocabulary, favorite words or phrases, or specific names we use to…