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                <title><![CDATA[Do parasocial relationships fill a loneliness gap?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/do-parasocial-relationships-fill-a-loneliness-gap-202409303074</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Following celebrities on social media or being a fan of fictional characters can be enjoyable -- though one-sided, these relationships offer a sense of connection. But parasocial relationships also have downsides, especially when people rely on them too much.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Social engagement and relationships</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-cool-down-14-ideas-to-try-202408093065</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Climate change has made summers hotter, and the struggle to stay cool has led to more cases of heat-related illness. Don't wait until you're overheated to figure out how to cool down; use these ideas to get you started.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Men&#039;s Health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
                                    <category>Women&#039;s Health</category>
                                    <category>Environmental health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Packing your hurricane go bag? Make provisions for your health]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/packing-your-hurricane-go-bag-make-provisions-for-your-health-202407013055</link>
                <description><![CDATA[When you're packing a hurricane go-bag, keep health priorities in mind. If you don't prepare in advance, you might leave behind medicines, medical supplies, important paperwork, and other essentials that can help you stay healthy. Here's how to plan ahead.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Emergency Planning</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
                                    <category>Medications and treatments</category>
                                    <category>Safety/injury prevention</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Life can be challenging: Build your own resilience plan]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/life-can-be-challenging-build-your-own-resilience-plan-202406123049</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Resilience is a psychological response that helps you adapt to life's difficulties and seek a path forward through challenges. While everyone has the ability to be resilient, life stresses can take a toll on you. It's possible to cultivate resilience - but how?]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
                                    <category>Social engagement and relationships</category>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Virtual mental health care visits: Making them work for you]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/virtual-mental-health-care-visits-making-them-work-for-you-202405133040</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Virtual mental health care visits have become more popular in recent years. Here's what to know about finding and scheduling care, tech requirements, and making these visits work well for you.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What? Another medical form to fill out?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-another-medical-form-to-fill-out-202404223035</link>
                <description><![CDATA[It can be frustrating to be asked to fill out medical forms yet again for a health care visit. But even if you have an electronic medical record, a practice might need you to provide or update information, and it's helpful to know what is most important or likely to be requested.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Women&#039;s Health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
                                    <category>Men&#039;s Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Stepping up activity if winter slowed you down]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stepping-up-activity-if-winter-slowed-you-down-202403043021</link>
                <description><![CDATA[If you've been cocooning due to winter's cold, who can blame you? But lack of activity isn't good for body or mind during any season. Any day is a good day to start exercising, but if you aren't sure how to start, or if you have an obstacle to overcome, read on.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Exercise and Fitness</category>
                                    <category>Physical activity and exercise</category>
                                    <category>Mobility, safety, and fall prevention</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Beyond the usual suspects for healthy resolutions]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/beyond-the-usual-suspects-for-healthy-resolutions-202401243010</link>
                <description><![CDATA[By now many people have started working on -- or at least thinking about -- healthy changes they want to make in the new year. Here are 10 simple ways to move beyond typical resolutions about losing weight, eating better, and exercising more.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Men&#039;s Health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
                                    <category>Women&#039;s Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[When should you hire in-home help or health aides?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/when-should-you-hire-in-home-help-or-health-aides-202312062999</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Most people want to live at home for as long as possible as they age, and managing this successfully may mean hiring outside help. Considering this step raises many questions, and answering them honestly will help guide decisions about when and how to proceed.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Independent Living</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Which skin creams are most effective for eczema?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/which-skin-creams-are-most-effective-for-eczema-202310122981</link>
                <description><![CDATA[A common form of eczema called atopic dermatitis can interfere with daily activities. There are a number of prescription creams available to ease this chronic skin condition, but some are more effective than others, and a recent study compared them.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
                                    <category>Skin and hair health</category>
                                    <category>Inflammation</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What color is your tongue? What's healthy, what's not?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-color-is-your-tongue-whats-healthy-whats-not-202309132973</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The tongue's appearance gives doctors an idea about certain aspects of your health, and its color is an important clue. Some changes in the tongue's color or appearance are signs of health issues and should be seen by a doctor.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Dental Health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Denial: How it hurts, how it helps, and how to cope]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/denial-how-it-hurts-how-it-helps-and-how-to-cope-202307262958</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Denial is a natural response at times when you're unable or unwilling to face the facts. As a defense mechanism, it can be helpful or harmful. Here&#39;s how to spot it in yourself and others, and how to move from denial toward meaningful change.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Social engagement and relationships</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
                                    <category>Addiction</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Orienteering: Great exercise and better thinking skills?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/orienteering-great-exercise-and-better-thinking-skills-202307102953</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The navigation sport orienteering combines map and compass reading with exercise. It's a fun way to get outside and get some exercise &mdash; and it may even help fight cognitive decline.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Exercise and Fitness</category>
                                    <category>Brain health</category>
                                    <category>Physical activity and exercise</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Dementia: Coping with common, sometimes distressing behaviors]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dementia-coping-with-common-sometimes-distressing-behaviors-202305082933</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Dementia poses many challenges, both for people struggling with it and for those close to them. Understanding common behaviors and learning to handle situations that arise can help families and caregivers.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Caregiving</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Easy ways to shop for healthful, cost-conscious foods]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/easy-ways-to-shop-for-healthful-cost-conscious-foods-202303272906</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Healthier eating starts with food shopping, and supermarkets are full of choices that are both nutritious and less so. But trips to a grocery store don't have to feel overwhelming or be budget-blowing; it just takes a little planning, strategy, and thinking ahead.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Healthy Eating</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[3 ways to create community and counter loneliness]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/3-ways-to-create-community-and-counter-loneliness-202303082900</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Loneliness boosts risk for many health problems, and can even contribute to an early death. Many people find it hard to reach out to make new friends, but there are strategies that can help.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Pouring from an empty cup? Three ways to refill emotionally]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/pouring-from-an-empty-cup-three-ways-to-refill-emotionally-202301262882</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Burnout - whatever the cause - can lead to depression and anxiety, and affect your relationships and ability to function. But it's possible to replenish your energy and enjoyment of life.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
                                    <category>Stress</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Holiday arguments brewing? Here's how to defuse them]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/holiday-arguments-brewing-heres-how-to-defuse-them-202212142866</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The holidays are supposed to be filled with love, laughter, and good cheer. Unfortunately, joyous celebration often deteriorates into discord when family and friends gather during the season. But you don't have to get drawn into arguments if you plan ahead and stay alert for potential triggers.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
                                    <category>Social engagement and relationships</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What's the right way to brush your teeth?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-right-way-to-brush-your-teeth-202211232854</link>
                <description><![CDATA[When you brush your teeth, how much thought do you give to what you're doing? Regular brushing keeps plaque from forming on your teeth and gums healthy, but you do need a good toothbrush and proper brushing technique.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Dental Health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The latest thinking on dry eye treatments]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-latest-thinking-on-dry-eye-treatments-202210132833</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Dry eye disease can redden eyes and make them sting, burn, or hurt. Relief may require a combination of strategies.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
                                    <category>Eye Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[3 simple swaps for better heart health]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/3-simple-swaps-for-better-heart-health-202209262812</link>
                <description><![CDATA[A busy schedule can make it challenging to adhere to heart-healthy habits, but there are steps you can take that don't require much time and can fit easily into almost anyone's life.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Heart Health</category>
                                    <category>Social engagement and relationships</category>
                                    <category>Healthy Eating</category>
                                    <category>Mindfulness and meditation</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Easy, delicious summer veggie meals will help stretch your food budget]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/easy-delicious-summer-veggie-meals-will-help-stretch-your-food-budget-196912312795</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Summertime offers a great variety of fresh vegetables. Making vegetables the focus of a meal has many health benefits, and anyone can take advantage of this by preparing them in simple yet delicious ways.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Healthy Eating</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Corneal transplants becoming more common]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/corneal-transplants-becoming-more-common-202206302773</link>
                <description><![CDATA[While not as routine as cataract surgery, corneal transplants are becoming more common. A number of things can go wrong with the cornea, especially as people get older, and a partial-thickness or full-thickness transplant can restore vision.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
                                    <category>Eye Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[New Harvard tool helps fact-check cancer claims]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-harvard-tool-helps-fact-check-cancer-claims-202204272735</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Scary or misleading claims about things that may cause cancer are so plentiful that it's hard to know which ones to take seriously. A new website developed by experts aims to provide reliable information about whether a particular cancer claim is true.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Colorectal Cancer</category>
                                    <category>Prostate Cancer</category>
                                    <category>Skin Cancer</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Overeating? Mindfulness exercises may help]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/overeating-mindfulness-exercises-may-help-202203282714</link>
                <description><![CDATA[It's possible to overeat and not even realize it until you've finished a meal and doing so does not mean you have an eating problem or disorder. Mindfulness exercises can help you slow down and enjoy eating, making it easier to avoid overeating.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Mindfulness and meditation</category>
                                    <category>Healthy Eating</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Taking an aging parent to the doctor? 10 helpful tips]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/taking-an-aging-parent-to-the-doctor-10-helpful-tips-202202282696</link>
                <description><![CDATA[When you take an aging parent to a medical appointment, you wind up playing many roles. Millions of people in the US are caring for family members and are learning as they go along, so they can benefit from tips to keep them on track before, during, and after the appointment.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
                                    <category>Caregiving</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Seeing red? 4 steps to try before responding]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/seeing-red-4-steps-to-try-before-responding-202201192671</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Simple coping strategies like counting to 10 are often useful to help you avoid an outburst. But as multiple challenges in recent years have amped up stress levels, those strategies may not be enough. So what steps can you take to avoid reaching your boiling point?]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Social engagement and relationships</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Gift giving for family or friends in assisted living]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gift-giving-for-family-or-friends-in-assisted-living-202112132657</link>
                <description><![CDATA[If you have a family member or other loved one in an assisted living facility, it might seem difficult to choose a useful and meaningful gift for that person. But thinking about the person's particular circumstances, needs, and interests will help you select a gift that will be appreciated and enjoyed.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Caring for an aging parent? Tips for enjoying holiday meals]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/caring-for-an-aging-parent-tips-for-enjoying-holiday-meals-202111082633</link>
                <description><![CDATA[When you are a caregiver for an aging parent, the joy of gathering for holiday meals can be overshadowed by stress. Planning in advance for things like the day's schedule, timing of the meal, what food your parent can or will eat, and making sure medications are taken will help children and parents enjoy the meal with as little stress as possible.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Staying Healthy</category>
                                    <category>Caregiving</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
                                    <category>Social engagement and relationships</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What to do when elective surgery is postponed]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-to-do-when-elective-surgery-is-postponed-202110202620</link>
                <description><![CDATA[When hospitals fill with COVID-19 patients, elective surgeries need to be postponed. If your elective surgery is temporarily derailed, what steps can you take to help yourself cope and be prepared for when the surgery is rescheduled?]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
                                    <category>COVID-19</category>
                                    <category>Surgical treatments and procedures</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Can flavonoids help fend off forgetfulness?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-flavonoids-help-fend-off-forgetfulness-202109172596</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Eating a broad variety of fruits and vegetables is a good way to get a sufficient intake of flavonoids, chemicals that contribute to many aspects of health. Now, a study suggests that flavonoid-rich foods may also play a role in protecting memory and thinking as people get older.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-flavonoids-help-fend-off-forgetfulness-202109172596</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Memory</category>
                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Time to hire a caregiver? 3 tips to help]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/time-to-hire-a-caregiver-3-tips-to-help-202108092565</link>
                <description><![CDATA[If you are facing physical or cognitive challenges, hiring caregivers to come into your home can be an effective way to continue living independently. It's not always easy having new people coming into your home, but there are things you can do to adjust to the changes.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/time-to-hire-a-caregiver-3-tips-to-help-202108092565</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
                                    <category>Cancer</category>
                                    <category>Caregiving</category>
                                    <category>Independent Living</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Is your vision impaired? Tips to cope]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-your-vision-impaired-tips-to-cope-202107262556</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Living with low or impaired vision comes with many challenges. Accessibility features on computer hardware and software, special devices, and adaptations to your home can help make daily life easier when living with a vision impairment.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
                                    <category>Eye Health</category>
                                    <category>Independent Living</category>
                                    <category>Mobility, safety, and fall prevention</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Returning to restaurants &mdash; and to healthy eating]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/returning-to-restaurants-and-to-healthy-eating-202106302520</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Many of us miss dining out. Now that restaurants are offering indoor and outdoor dining again, it's tempting to cut loose and order restaurant meals without thinking about nutrition. But if you're trying to stick to a healthy diet, try these tips when you're out in a restaurant.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/returning-to-restaurants-and-to-healthy-eating-202106302520</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Heart Health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Need physical therapy? 3 key questions your PT will ask]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/need-physical-therapy-3-key-questions-your-pt-will-ask-202106072470</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Physical therapy can be helpful if you have an injury or a condition that affects mobility or is causing pain. But before you embark on a course of treatment, your physical therapist will ask crucial questions that will help shape your program.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/need-physical-therapy-3-key-questions-your-pt-will-ask-202106072470</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
                                    <category>Back Pain</category>
                                    <category>Knees</category>
                                    <category>Mobility, safety, and fall prevention</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Mouth-watering summer fruits and vegetables to fill your plate]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/mouth-watering-summer-fruits-and-vegetables-to-fill-your-plate-202105272468</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Summer is the perfect time to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your meals. Packed with health-promoting nutrients, many can be prepared without needing to use your stove or oven. And there are lots of ways to use them besides just making salads.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Simple, low-cost, low-tech brain training]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/low-cost-low-tech-brain-training-2021032922247</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Mentally stimulating activities help the brain create new connections that may prevent cognitive decline as people get older, and there are plenty of simple, low-tech ways to sharpen your thinking that are budget-friendly.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/low-cost-low-tech-brain-training-2021032922247</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:30:05 -0400</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[5 unusual headaches: Signs to watch for and what to do]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-unusual-headaches-signs-to-watch-for-and-what-to-do-2021030222046</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Some types of headaches are easily recognizable, while others are less common, and if one occurs the symptoms can be puzzling or even frightening. When  unusual or frequent headache occurs, take note of the symptoms so that you can describe them accurately to your doctor.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-unusual-headaches-signs-to-watch-for-and-what-to-do-2021030222046</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Headache and migraine</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[5 unusual types of headaches]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-unusual-types-of-headaches-202103022954</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Some types of headaches are easily recognizable, while others are less common, and if one occurs the symptoms can be puzzling or even frightening. When unusual or frequent headache occurs, take note of the symptoms so that you can describe them accurately to your doctor.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-unusual-types-of-headaches-202103022954</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pain</category>
                                    <category>Headache and migraine</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Midlife ADHD? Coping strategies that can help]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/midlife-adhd-coping-strategies-that-can-help-202102052381</link>
                <description><![CDATA[When ADHD persists through early adulthood into middle age, it presents many of the same challenges it does in childhood, but with added pressures from the busier pace of life and expectations from work and family. Fortunately there are strategies that can help you navigate this condition.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/midlife-adhd-coping-strategies-that-can-help-202102052381</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Brain health</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
                                    <category>Memory</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[3 easy ways to eat a healthier diet]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/3-easy-ways-to-eat-a-healthier-diet-2021010421673</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The very best intentions for healthy eating can fail if a new diet is too ambitious or restrictive. Taking small, easy steps toward healthier eating-and taking them one at a time-can help you make lasting changes.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/3-easy-ways-to-eat-a-healthier-diet-2021010421673</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Healthy Eating</category>
                                    <category>Weight loss and management</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[21 spices for healthy holiday foods]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/21-spices-for-healthy-holiday-foods-2020120421550</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The holiday season is probably the hardest time of year to resist rich, indulgent foods, but too many salty, fatty, sugary choices can harm your health. Instead, try adding natural flavor to holiday foods with herbs and spices, many of which contain substances that have a beneficial effect on health.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Healthy Eating</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Quarantine snacking fixer-upper]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/quarantine-snacking-fixer-upper-2020111221333</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Eating more than you should since the start of the pandemic, especially unhealthy, highly processed snack foods? If you&#8217;re looking for advice on how to break your snacking habits and form new, better habits with healthier snacks, try these tips.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/quarantine-snacking-fixer-upper-2020111221333</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:30:37 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Diet &amp; Weight Loss</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[How to cope when a loved one is depressed, suicidal, or manic]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-cope-when-a-loved-one-is-depressed-suicidal-or-manic-2020100521078</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The pandemic has caused a surge in depression. If someone you care about is struggling with depression or bipolar disorder, or you have reason to think the person may be suicidal, there are ways you can help — and caring for yourself is important, too.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:30:47 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
                                    <category>Caregiving</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[5 ways to ease pain using the mind-body connection]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-ways-to-ease-pain-using-the-mind-body-connection-202008242261</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Mind-body therapies can help you reframe awareness of pain, whether recent or chronic, and rethink your response to it. There are several different techniques, some of which involve guidance or working with a therapist; others require nothing but focus and a small amount of time.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pain</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Have a headache? The top 7 triggers]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/have-a-headache-the-top-7-triggers-2020033019330</link>
                <description><![CDATA[There are several common triggers for headaches. Identifying the one that is causing your headache is the first step toward avoiding it or ensuring you can treat it properly.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Men&#039;s Health</category>
                                    <category>Headache and migraine</category>
                                    <category>Women&#039;s Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Apps to keep us connected in a time of social distancing]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/apps-to-keep-us-connected-in-a-time-of-social-distancing-2020032519306</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The challenge of being isolated from loved ones and friends can be eased by using any of several different apps that enable various types of communication, including video calls and messages.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:30:27 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mind &amp; Mood</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Can your CPAP make you sick?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-your-cpap-make-you-sick-2019100818005</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Using a CPAP machine is beneficial for people with obstructive sleep apnea, but if the machine isn’t kept clean it could lead to an illness. There are sanitizing systems available, but cleaning the parts by hand is just as effective.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 14:30:08 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Immune and infectious diseases</category>
                                    <category>Sleep</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Avoiding nuts and seeds for better gut health? You shouldn’t]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/avoiding-nuts-and-seeds-for-better-gut-health-you-shouldnt-2019090317593</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Nuts and seeds are rich in fiber, which is important for gut health and keeping you regular. And, contrary to a common concern, no evidence links eating nuts and seeds to a painful gut infection called diverticulitis.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:30:40 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Simplify your workout with lap swimming]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/simplify-your-workout-with-lap-swimming-2019070117254</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Lap swimming is a very effective workout: aerobics, strengthening, and stretching in one activity. Make sure you’re reasonably healthy before diving in, but even if you&#8217;re not, or if you don’t know how to swim, aquatic exercises are beneficial, too.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Heidi Godman]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Heart Health</category>
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