Unless they’re bothering us, our eyes tend to take a backseat to other concerns. But by the age of 80, more than half of all Americans have some degree of vision loss in the form of cataracts.
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You might think weaker bones are a natural part of aging. A broken bone in your later years is hard to bounce back from. A fall can even cost you your life. But that doesn’t have to be the case.
Providing your body with the right nutrients and activity helps your bones stay strong and young. Here are our top five ways to help you prevent weak and brittle bones.… Read More
The Alarming Truth of Who’s Reading Your Medical Records
When you go to the doctor’s office, you probably see “HIPAA” on a sign or in the paperwork you fill out. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects your heath history and privacy. At least, on the surface…
… Read MoreYour Glass and Toast to a Healthy Heart
Make room, wine lovers. There’s another alcoholic beverage that helps keep your heart healthy.
This unlikely drink is definitely not the first thing you think of to ward off heart attacks. Wine usually gets the heart-healthy accolades—and it should. But this other age-old drink has health benefits of its own. And they’re not minor effects.
… Read MoreThis Delicious Spice Can Cut Your Prostate Cancer Risk in Half
Almost 240,000 men will get prostate cancer in 2013.1 It tends to develop in men over the age of fifty. By the time they hit 80, more than half of all American men have some cancer in their prostate glands.
Luckily, prostate cancer is not a death sentence. The survival rates are high. But it doesn’t always have noticeable symptoms.… Read More
Top Five Summer Veggies to Throw on the Grill This Weekend
As the weather gets warmer, you’ll probably spend more time outside at the grill. Why not head down to your local farmer’s market and pick up fresh vegetables to round out your meals? These days, you can find almost any vegetable year round. But get them in season, right after they’re picked…and you can taste the difference.
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