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Stay Socially Active to Avoid Loneliness and Isolation

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As we age, maintaining meaningful connections becomes increasingly important, yet many older adults find themselves…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Aging Hands….Vaginal Discharge

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A rigorous skin-care routine has kept my face and neck looking younger than my actual…

Care for the Caregivers: Managing the Stress of Caring for Someone with Cognitive Decline

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Whether it’s for a parent, spouse, or someone else in your life experiencing cognitive decline,…

Personalized Nutrition: Are We There Yet?

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Trying to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or cholesterol levels, or figure out why…

If You Drink Alcohol to Cope, Behavioral Therapy Can Help

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There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail in social situations…

Maintain Hearing and Vision to Keep Your Brain Limber and Engaged

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As we grow older, keeping our minds sharp becomes essential, and one of the most…

Frontline: Bone health; lower heart disease risk; US breast cancer cases

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Blackcurrant Could Help Protect Bone Health in Older Women Blackcurrant supplements may help reduce bone…

Five Ways to Boost Memory

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As we age, many of us worry about memory loss. While some cognitive changes are…

Frontline: Worsening MS Symptoms; HER2-Positive Breast Cancer; Stable Weight and Longer Life

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Multiple Health Conditions Linked to Worsening MS Symptoms People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have…

Iron Deficiency May Signify the Presence of a Serious Medical Issue

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One of the most common signs of anemia is feeling tired even when you get…

Routine Dental Visits Help Prevent Systemic Diseases

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Maintaining good oral hygiene is not just about preserving a bright smile— it’s vital for…

Frontline: Shingles; Liver Cancer; Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Shingles Is Associated with Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline in Women Having a bout of…

Take Steps to Avoid Injury and Keep the Fun in Pickleball

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Pickleball, a once relatively unknown racket sport, has rapidly gained traction, and its appeal is…

Be Aware of Classic Symptoms of Painful Bladder Syndrome

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Do you experience pain when your bladder is full, but brush it off as just…

Don’t Mistake Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms for Normal Signs of Aging

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, which includes the…

Confabulation: Benign Memory Mix-Ups or Early Signs of Cognitive Impairment?

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Memory is imperfect. Cer­tain information may be harder to recall at one time or another….

Frontline: Cervical cancer; Beetroot juice and heart health; Body fat and muscle strength

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Simpler Screening Detects More Cervical Cancer, Precancerous Lesions Scientists have developed a new, more effective…

Keep Your Mind Vibrant with Brain Exercises and Games

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As we age, safeguarding our brain health becomes crucial, especially as diminishing estrogen levels can…

Amyloid and Alzheimer’s: How Genetics and Lifestyle May Affect Dementia Risk

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When assessing your risk for cardiovascular disease, you know to pay close attention to your…

Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis with Healthy Lifestyle Habits

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Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures, particularly in the spine, hips, and…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Hiatal Hernia; Pilates for Pain

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I have a small hiatal hernia. Will it get bigger? Will I need surgery? Hiatal…

Your Genetic Profile: A Guide to Disease Prevention and Treatment

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Precision medicine is a type of health care that involves basing a patient’s treatment on…

Seek Shade and Use Sunscreen Daily to Shield Yourself from Harmful Rays

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Protecting your skin from the sun reduces your risk of skin cancer, helps prevent new…

Ask Dr. Etingin: What Causes Hives?; Diminished Sense of Smell

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Several weeks ago I broke out in hives. What exactly are hives, and what causes…

Recognize the Difference Between Normal Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline

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Struggling to find the right word now and again is a normal part of aging;…

Frontline: Brain nerve cell repair; cancer stem cells; T-cell therapy

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Brain Nerve Cell Repair Offers Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease Nerve cells in the brain require…

To Maintain Kidney Health, Keep BP and Blood Sugar in Check

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Kidneys are vital organs—just like the heart, lungs, and liver—yet most women don’t know how…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Adult-Onset Asthma; Hair Thinning and Loss

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I had an episode of shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing during an exercise class….

Urinary Leakage After Menopause Is Prevalent, but Treatable

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Incontinence, or urine leakage, is no laughing matter, but laughing—as well as sneezing, coughing, and…