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Flu Season May be Bad for Seniors

Posted on December 21, 2017 - It’s looking like this year’s flu season could be a bad one. Getting your flu shot is still the best way to lower your risk, both of getting the flu and of suffering serious complications.

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Read This Before Those Holiday Toasts

Posted on December 19, 2017 - Waking up on New Year’s Day, we might feel motivated to add “Don’t drink so much” to our list of resolutions. Especially as we grow older, alcohol can be very dangerous, during the holidays or any time. To learn more, check out “Read This Before Those Holiday Toasts.”

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Yoga Reduces Fall Risk

Posted on December 14, 2017 - University of Wisconsin experts found that yoga classes could reduce participants’ fall risk by 48 percent.

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What About Those New Blood Pressure Recommendations?

Posted on December 12, 2017 - Do you have “prehypertension”? Not any more, says a group of experts. The American Heart Association recently raised their estimate of people in the U.S. who have high blood pressure from one-third to almost half. What happened? To learn more, read “What About Those New Blood Pressure Recommendations?”

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Socializing Supports Brain Health

Posted on December 7, 2017 - Want to protect your memory as you age? Cultivate and nourish your friendships, says a Northwestern University researcher.

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