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Before you indulge in that extra Christmas cookie or the last latke, you may want to think about new research underscoring the danger that your visceral belly fat is posing to your health and well-being. When we talk about the dangers of visceral fat, we are talking about the excess…

As you likely know, this has been an extraordinary year for news about the Social Security Administration. With all of the political changes in Washington and efforts to slash government spending, there has been enormous upheaval in the Social Security Administration, which continues on to this day. While many beneficiaries…

If you’ve been fortunate enough to live well into your later years, you may have a few bits of wisdom to share or ideas to suggest on how you’ve managed to live so long and prosper. Well, a new survey released by United Healthcare offers an in-depth look at some…

As we noted earlier this fall, hair loss and the psychological distress that can result continue to be a target of scientific research and technological advances. It seems that even though hair loss does not cause serious illness or life-threatening conditions, it is commonplace (by age 65, about 53% of…

Whether you or a loved one is confronting the stress and strain of serious illness or dealing with the ongoing symptoms or side effects from chronic illness, there’s always room for a bit more comfort and care to accompany your treatment. The medical system is somewhat notorious for ignoring or…

For many, maintaining a healthy diet as we get older is a daily challenge. With nutritional needs that differ from our younger years and health challenges that need consideration, it’s no wonder some just throw up their hands and reach for whatever is handy and delicious (and often less than…