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3 simple strategies for stress relief
The last few months of any year, with deadlines and holidays, often create a harried pace. The beginning of a… More »
Try this move for better core strength
Strengthening your core using plank exercises can help ease back pain. The plank position is essentially the high part of… More »
5 action steps for quitting an addiction
Because change is so difficult, it's useful to have a guide when attempting to kick an addiction to drugs, alcohol… More »
3 supplements that may harm your heart
Some supplements pose risks to heart health. For example, red yeast rice supplements can amplify the effects of cholesterol-lowering medications.… More »
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Beyond fractures: The fall injuries you don’t always hear about
Falls cause many serious and sometimes fatal injuries. For example: fractures can cause people to become temporarily or permanently disabled; long periods recuperating in bed can lead to pneumonia; and head injuries can trigger bleeding in the space between the… (Locked) More »
Eat smart
The right diet may help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Eating foods included in the DASH and Mediterranean diets helps maintain brain health by keeping blood flowing efficiently and reducing the damaging effects of… (Locked) More »
Omega-3 fats and your heart
Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids—specifically, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from fish and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) from plants—may help lower the odds of a poor prognosis in the years following a heart attack. Fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel… (Locked) More »
A plan for flexibility
As people age, flexibility enables them to active, perform everyday movements, and avoid injuries. Still, most would admit they lack flexibility and that they don’t give it the necessary attention. Flexibility is something that most older people can improve with… (Locked) More »
