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Springtime Is Covid Booster Time (for Seniors)

Spring has sprung, and if you’re 65 or over that means it’s time for another Covid-19 booster—even if you’re...

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Procedural Sedation

If you’re scheduled for an outpatient procedure such as cataract...

The Ups (and Downs) of Stair Climbing

Looking for a workout routine that doesn’t require equipment or...

A New Take on Bone Health

You may think all you need to know about your...

Tonsil Stones: An Often Overlooked Cause of Bad Breath

Have you been experiencing a bad taste in your mouth...

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April 2024 Issue

PFAS: The "Forever Chemicals"
Speaking of Wellness: Climate Change and Your Health
Neuriva - Breaking Down a "Brain Booster"
Coffee's Wide Ranging Effects
Exercise and Brain Tolerance
Tonsil Stones
Shingles Vaccine
Beet & Tomato Borscht

Springtime Is Covid Booster Time (for Seniors)

Spring has sprung, and if you’re 65 or over that...

Procedural Sedation

If you’re scheduled for an outpatient procedure such as cataract...

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The Basic Stretching Session

The following is a series of stretches you can use to help...

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Posting Calories on Fast-Food Menus Does Work (a Little)

When you go to a fast-food restaurant, calories may not be top...

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The American Heart Association Turns 100!

You would be hard pressed to find an American adult who hasn’t...

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Coffee’s Wide-Ranging Effects

Coffee is the most popular beverage in the United States and many...

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Sleep and Dementia: A Possible Connection

In May 2023, the journal BMC Medicine published a study from a...

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Gua Sha: An Ancient Healing Technique

Gua sha—also known as skin scraping, scraping therapy, or press-stroking—is a traditional...

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Why You Should Care About Lp(a)

You probably know about the need to lower “bad” LDL (low-density lipoprotein)...

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Probiotics for Digestive Conditions: The Evidence Doesn’t Sit Well

Don’t count on probiotics to ease symptoms of most digestive conditions. According...

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The Wellness Workout

The following is a 20- to 30-minute basic strength-training workout. Read these...

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