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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 we highlighted in an earlier post on heart health, data from a recent study show that heart attack deaths in the United States have dropped dramatically since the 1970s. Why is that? Everything from technological advances in CPR and portable defibrillators to better cardiac imaging and cardiac care units…

No doubt you’re well aware that exercise is an essential aspect of staying healthy and functional as you get older. Of course, knowing that fact and acting upon it are two different matters. If your body doesn’t act upon what your brain knows to be true, then despite your knowledge…

So, have you found a pair that will work for you? Have you tried some of the new Over-the-Counter hearing aids now available, or maybe reached for a pair of AirPods Pro 2 earbuds to help with your hearing loss? Or maybe you’ve gone the route of an audiologist and…

By Susanna P. Barton   One of the healthiest mindsets we can embrace as we age is an others-focused attitude – seeking connections and service instead of sinking into self. With loneliness at an all-time high,  volunteer participation falling, and intergenerational relationships demonstrating reciprocal health benefits, the time has never…

It’s a tough question to think about, but it could yield a life-altering response depending on how you decide. If you’re having memory or word-retrieval problems, or in some other way are beginning to experience symptoms that may reflect cognitive decline, would you want to know if you are in…