Summertime here can become rather hot when a heatwave gets stuck over the area. It is important for seniors to keep cool as the temperatures outside begin to climb. Also, it is crucial for those with mature skin to take the necessary steps now to avoid dangerous sun damage that doesn’t take long on hot…
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While seeing a dermatologist is recommended for all adults, including young adults, many individuals put off these important appointments until much later in life. If you have never seen a dermatologist before or if you have not visited with your dermatologist in over a year, now is the time to make your next appointment. Regular…
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Even if you ran marathons and performed hard-core cardio and strengthening workouts just 5 or 10 years ago, you may not be able to do these same activities any longer due to physical limitations. You may not even want to work out your body so hard now that you are older. However, this does not…
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While aging is a natural part of life, it does not have to be uncomfortable or filled with unwelcome physical health symptoms. Routine medical tests and screenings for seniors are designed to catch small issues before they become larger problems or chronic diseases. Most are easily completed, and many are covered in their entirety under…
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While the most current news is focusing on the coronavirus, there are always plenty of dangerous viruses making the rounds in your community every year. Whether influenza or the latest potent virus is what is making you feel concerned, the person who is most likely to be impacted by it is the senior citizen in…
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Approximately 300,000 seniors in the United States fall and break a hip every year. Of this number, a great many experience significant loss in their quality of life. For example, some are consigned to wheelchairs, while others have a limp for the rest of their lives. However, this does not have to be the case.…
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