How to live a longer, healthier life
If you can make it to 65, the likelihood that you will live to 85 is very high, according to the National Institutes of Health. And if…
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How to tell the difference between sprains, strains and fractures
When you twist your ankle, it is fairly easy to recognize the pain but it usually takes a trip to the doctor to find out if it…
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Reducing stress during times of loss
Loss is a common trigger for stress. Loss of a loved one, loss of a job or loss of independence due to illness or injury can all…
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Six proven ways to heal after a stroke
Someone suffers a stroke in the United States every 40 seconds, according to the Center for Disease Control. Strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain…
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Seven ways to stay positive during a time of healing
One of the many issues being studied by the National Institutes of Health is how emotional health affects physical health. Links between the two are revealing that…
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Tips for preventing falls in and out of your home
Falls happen in an instant. A missed step going down the stairs or onto a slippery floor can mean broken bones or injuries that take weeks or…
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Try these five foods that help fight bad cholesterol
With the holidays approaching, it is wise to have an eating plan in place to keep your cholesterol levels in check. By being aware of the foods…
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Will your next surgery be robotic?
There were more than 693,000 robotic procedures performed in the United States in 2017, according to the health care market research firm, iData. The number is expected…
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Tips for strengthening your hips
One of the biggest fears connected to aging is breaking a hip. Researchers for the National Institutes of Health estimate that one in three women and one…
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How to reduce surgical risk
Every surgical procedure presents risks. But when the possible beneficial outcomes far outweigh the risks, surgery seems like the best choice. A study completed for the Department…
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