The Gross Truth About How Long You’re Using Your Bath Towel
How often should you wash your bath towel? It is one of those household questions you may not think…
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Think you understand Medicare? 87% of beneficiaries failed this basic test
Do you know the ins and outs of your Medicare coverage? Most Medicare beneficiaries feel confident they understand their…
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New Report: Sandwich Generation Is Younger, More Exhausted & More Broke Than You Think
Raising children while also caring for aging parents is a lot of work. Care.com, an online platform for families…
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Too Little — or Too Much — Sleep May Age Your Body Faster, New Study Finds
Biological age has become a major focus of longevity research. Unlike the number of candles on your birthday cake,…
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Studies show ‘Forest Bathing’ sharpens your brain & heals your body
There’s something about being in nature that invites you to pause and slow down — whether it’s walking tree-lined…
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How Often Should You Shower When You Get Older? A Doctor Provides Answers About Bathing
Age changes a lot of things — your routine, your pace, even how your body feels day to day….
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Why so grumpy? Real reasons for irritability in older adults
Irritability is so often associated with aging that it’s spawned a familiar stereotype — the “grumpy old man.” From…
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Loneliness vs. being alone: The difference matters
Around all holidays, people tend to think about romance and who they are with if anyone. “I’m alone, but…
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States with highest death rates from medical care complications
Medical errors are a serious threat to health systems worldwide. One recent study estimated that 400,000 hospitalized patients experience…
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Scientists study a 117-year-old woman to find clues to longevity
By now, scientists (and most people) understand that you may be able to stay healthy and potentially extend your…
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Health risks that rise after 50 years old
Your 50th birthday is a milestone for many reasons, not the least of which is the shift you might…
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Yale Study Finds Many Adults 65+ Can Improve Physically and Cognitively With Age
When we say something gets better with age, we’re usually talking about wine, cheese or some other item in…
