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Covid-19

Seniors Lose Covid Confidence

With ever-present reminders of mortality, seniors struggle to remain hopeful during the pandemic.

8-minute listen or read

Gerontology

A Life of Death

To some people, contem­pla­tion of our life journey is viewed as an existential crisis. To others it allows for applica­tion of practical wisdom.

2-minute read

Gerontology

The Age of Retirement

Health care for post-pandemic and self-employed workers reaching delayed retirement age requires new protocols.

2-minute read

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Nutrition

How To Age Gracefully

Women may worry about menopause and sagging breasts. Men battle enlarg­ing prostate, hair loss, and more.

4-minute listen or read

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Emotions

Restoring Mature Smiles

There are many reasons for smiles diminish­ing as we mature. Try these methods of maintain­ing or improv­ing the appear­ance of your smile.

4-minute listen or read

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Emotions

May-December Relationships

A May-December romance involves two parties having a considerable age difference between them. Who does it? What are pros and cons?

6-minute listen or read

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Clinical Science

New Life For Regenerative Medicine

By modifying DNA, CRISPR is giving regenera­tive medi­cine a new shot in the arm. Human genetically modified organisms may combat diseases.

6-minute listen or read

Emotions

Don’t Panic Attack

Sudden fear of unexplained impending danger can hinder normal activities. Panic attacks are sympto­matic of a serious medical condition.

4-minute read

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Pulmonology

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Prevalence

About 12 people million are un­aware that COPD is perma­nently damag­ing their lung air­ways and air sacs.

1-minute listen or read

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Fitness

Alternatives to Knee Replacement

It is tempting to beg a doctor to re­move aching by any means pos­sible. Any dis­com­fort felt prior to surgery is multiplied during rehabilitation.

3-minute listen or read

Oncology

Signs a Loved One is Dying

How do professional caregivers know when a patient is transitioning to death? Pre-active and active phases of death become apparent prior to the inevitable.

3-minute read

Mental Health

Add Prescriptions to Dementia Causes

Increase in dementia cases may be linked to common prescrip­tion medications. Fortunately, one of the most common is excluded.

2-minute read

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