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So, are we in for a mild winter, or is the forecast more stormy? In particular, what’s the forecast for “influenza” storms in the coming months? How bad a flu season we will experience is always a bit of a guessing game. But if we look at some of the…

We’ve covered the important role of core exercises before, but it’s always valuable to update and underscore the essential role that core muscles play to keep you strong, stable, and capable of carrying out your daily activities. Thinking about your hips, pelvis, stomach, and lower back, those areas all have…

It’s been said there’s strength in numbers. When it comes to health, the older your age, the more important that strength, and the strength training behind it, become. Not only can strength or resistance training help build muscle, strengthen bones, and help reduce injuries from a fall, but the act…

Navigating today’s health care system can be a nightmare, especially if you or a loved one is sick and uncertain as to how to proceed: How to get an appointment with an appropriate specialist? How to get a quick and accurate diagnosis? How to determine the best treatment options? How…

As certain as the leaves beginning to change color and pumpkin spice appearing in your local coffee shops, so too does September signal the arrival of Fall Prevention Awareness Month. Academic centers and agencies serving older adults use September to highlight the risk of falling for older adults and what…

Does this sound familiar? Your back aches, your neck hurts, your balance is a bit off, and your head hurts at times. You may even be dealing with indigestion and incontinence issues. While these could all be the result of innumerable health problems (and you obviously need to consult a…