Health & Wellness
Dear Pharmacist: The 6 Best Ways to Treat Raynaud’s Disease
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
Raynaud’s disease, often characterized by its telltale cold fingers and toes, is more than just a fleeting discomfort for people. It’s a window into the complexities of our vascular system.
5 Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s Disease in 2023
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2023 was a landmark year for Alzheimer’s disease research, including advancements in treatment, risk factors, and diagnosis. Here are five significant discoveries made last year.
Dear Pharmacist: How 5 Simple Strategies Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
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- Written by Suzy Cohen Suzy Cohen
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune condition that leads to joint damage. A complete workup, physical exam, and medical history are important because blood tests have shortcomings.
Nurse Nancy: Detecting Pneumonia and Treating its Symptoms
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Anyone can get pneumonia. It is a common illness, with millions of people diagnosed yearly in the United States. Of those, pneumonia leads to about 55,000 deaths.
Pain in Your Foot or Ankle? It Could Be Arthritis
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Arthritis in the feet and ankles can produce swelling and pain, deformity, loss of joint function, and loss of mobility.
Savvy Senior: Misleading Medicare Advantage Ads: What to Look Out For
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts?
– Considering a Switch
The Healthy Geezer: Spotting Changes on Senior Skin
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- Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti
Q. My skin has all kinds of small thingies on it like my father used to have. My doctor checks them out and says they are all harmless. But, what exactly are they?
Osteoporosis Pain Can Arise Sooner than You Think
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- Written by 50plus LIFE 50plus LIFE
Susan Fuschino, an elementary school teacher in Pennsylvania, experienced early menopause and, at 47 years old, was forced into early retirement after suffering from extreme back pain.
Derry Church Sets Holiday Grief Workshop
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“Surviving the Holidays,” a special workshop for people grieving the death of someone close, will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 E. Derry Road, Hershey.