Senior Citizens

Doubling Down On The Fight Against Older American Hunger
Hunger among older Americans has spiked nearly 80 percent in the last decade.
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Family Doctors Offer Online Health Tips For Caregivers
If you provide care for a family member or friend who is disabled, elderly or has physical or mental limitations, you're far from alone.
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Natural Remedies For An Active Lifestyle
Being active is critical for staying healthy-so it's a good thing exercise-related aches and pains, sore muscles, and foot and leg cramps don't have to put a damper on the activities that people love.
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Understanding Small Loans
The answer to a financial dilemma.
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Stay Ahead Of Your Health With Free Annual Wellness Visits
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is an important adage to keep top of mind as we each strive to maintain a healthy lifestyle and achieve lifelong well-being.
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The Volunteer Boom
Nonprofit organizations across the country have discovered a promising resource--baby boomers seeking meaningful volunteer leadership roles in their community.
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Advice On Better Managing Your Health, Finances, Caregiving And More
Aging gracefully--when it comes to safety, providing care, and finances for retirement--may be a bit easier now that you can read all about it in a series of advice publications available free online from the MetLife Mature Market Institute.
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Advice On Aging Well
Using one "pharmacy home" can mean the pharmacist can guard against harmful drug interactions.
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The Need To Develop A Retirement Plan
Preparing for retirement can be a challenging process--and emerging trends are not helping matters.
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Overcoming Barriers To Better Health Can Make Seniors Part Of The Solution To Our Nation's Spiraling Health Care Costs
More than ever, seniors need to understand the connection between the sustainability of our health care system and their lifestyle choices. Dr. Reed Tuckson says seniors can break down barriers to better health by making small lifestyle changes.
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Comfort Food For Those With Diabetes
There's good news for people with diabetes who miss the simple pleasure of comfort food.
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Fighting Foreign Lottery Fraud
Older Americans and the people who care for them can protect their family and finances.
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American Diabetes Association Offers Online Resource For Healthy Eating
Eating right helps with weight loss, managing diabetes and preventing the development of type 2 diabetes. But making healthy choices can be challenging.
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Doctors Request Medicare Cover Lifesaving Test
A new, less invasive way to screen for cancer could save many lives.
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Plant The Seeds Of Better Health This Spring With Your Favorite Activity
With the long winter months' end in sight and the renewal of spring approaching, you are probably thinking of spring cleaning, spring planting and all the outdoor activities that you have not been able to do over the past months.
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Medicare And Medicare Supplement Insurance: Simple Steps To Help
Tips to help individuals considering Medicare supplement insurance.
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Medicine For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one of the most common lung diseases in the U.S., and the people who care for them, may soon be able to breathe a little easier.
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Dealing With Opioid Painkiller Dependence
You can protect the people you care about.
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Preparing For The Future
It's always best to plan in advance.
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Five Tips For Making The Most Of Your Medicare Advantage Plan In 2012
Tips to help Medicare Advantage enrollees maximize their coverage.
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Nutrition: A Key To Health For Seniors
Many believe that the idea "you are what you eat" has particular significance for seniors.
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Is Heart Disease Or Stroke A Part Of Your Family History?
Take a pledge to protect your heart.
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Retirees Get Involved
Recent retirees are looking to community organizations for meaningful ways to stay active.
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Uncle Sam Wants You To Save For Retirement
If you ever feel your finances are too stretched to save for retirement, there could be good news for you.
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Learn The Facts About How To Detect And Manage Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness.
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A Season For Sharing
Every year, more than 62 million cases of the common cold are reported in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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When It Comes To Anti-Aging Skin Care, Don't Forget The Body
While most anti-aging efforts focus on putting your best face forward, there's no reason to forget the rest of your skin.
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Healthy At Home
With proper planning, returning home from a hospital stay need not result in unexpected challenges for seniors.
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Aging In Place, What Americans Want
Many Americans prefer to remain in their own homes as they age, but that may mean preparing for long-term care, if needed.
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Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives, But Many People Don't Get Tested
One in three people 50 years old or older has not been screened for colon cancer, a test that could save their lives.
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Energy Tips
There's a new resource to help keep older adults safe and warm during the cold weather months.
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The Remedy To Pill Confusion
New software can help doctors make more accurate prescribing decisions and diagnoses.
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