Health & Wellness
Dear Pharmacist: Find Holiday Tranquility with 5 Herbal Teas
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
With the bustling holiday season, finding calm amidst the festive chaos is essential.
Savvy Senior: Best CPAP Alternatives for Sleep Apnea
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been trying to use a CPAP device for the past six months but can’t tolerate it. Are there any alternative treatment options you can tell me about?
– Sleepy Sam
Nurse Nancy: Can You Stand Like a Flamingo?
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
How long can you stand like a flamingo?
The Healthy Geezer: When Should You Worry about Memory Lapses?
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- Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti
Q. I’m 78, and I’m forgetting things more often now. Should I be worried?
Savvy Senior: Tips on Caring for an Aging Parent
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Where can I turn to for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-year-old father and work too, and it’s wearing me out.
– Worn-Out Wendy
Nurse Nancy: Loneliness is a Treatable Condition
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf Nancy J. Schaaf
November gives notice of the approaching holiday season and festivities.
Dear Pharmacist: Do You Touch Your Face and Mouth a Lot?
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
We express our emotions by touching our faces. When we’re surprised or scared, we might instinctively cover our mouths with our hands.
Know the Early Warning Signs of COPD
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. A leading cause of disability and death in the United States, more than 12.5 million people have been diagnosed, and millions more may have the disease without even knowing it.
Calorie Restriction Builds Strong Muscle, Stimulates Healthy Aging Genes
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Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues.