Health & Wellness
Temperatures are Falling — in Your Body
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Most people think the average body temperature for humans is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. However, as the HealthDay website points out, that’s not quite the case. In fact, it seems to be going down.
Free Diabetic Workshops Scheduled
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering free diabetes self-management workshops called “Living Well with Diabetes” 9-11:30 a.m. March 17, 24, and 31 and April 6, 14, and 21 at South Central Senior Center, 150 E. Main St., New Freedom Borough.
Lancaster Senior Games Canceled
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Due to concerns of the COVID-19 virus being spread, and taking recommendation from the CDC, Lancaster Senior Games is canceled for 2020.
Grief Relief: 7 Effective Mind-Body Ways to Manage Grieving
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
The Harvard Men’s Health Watch newsletter recently reported on a study led by T.H. Eric Bui, M.D., Ph.D., associate director for research at the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and Complicated Grief Program at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.
Study Indicates Colorectal Screening May Need to Begin in Mid-40s
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- Written by Keith Brannon Keith Brannon
A year-by-year age analysis of colorectal cancer rates among U.S. adults finds a 46% increase in new diagnoses from ages 49 to 50, indicating that many latent cases of the disease are likely going undiagnosed until routine screenings begin at 50, according to a new study in JAMA Network Open.
Traumatic Brain Injury a ‘Silent Epidemic’ Among Older Adults
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a bump, blow, jolt, or other head injury causes damage to the brain.
Awards Recognize Fitness and Community-Service Leaders
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The third annual GRIND Awards, held recently at Susquehanna View Apartments in Camp Hill, recognized individuals who participate in fitness and community service.
Financial Focus: Planning for the Rising Costs of Healthcare
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- Written by Steven Brettler Steven Brettler
Healthcare costs are rising, especially for retirees, and many will need long-term care. Learn the moves you can make to help prepare yourself.
Association Found Between Poor Diet, Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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- Written by David J. Hill David J. Hill
Participants who ate a diet high in red and processed meat, fried food, refined grains, and high-fat dairy were three times more likely to develop an eye condition that damages the retina and affects a person’s central vision, according to the results of a study from the University at Buffalo.