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Can Spousal Death Threaten Your Health?

Can Spousal Death Threaten Your Health?

There are fewer things more painful in life than the passing of a loved one. The grieving process can last for months or years, and can make life’s challenges much more difficult. Aside from the emotional fallout, studies have found ...

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Five Strategies for Preventing Falls by Seniors

Five Strategies for Preventing Falls by Seniors

As the human body ages, it tends to become more vulnerable to severe health problems and various illnesses. For example, seniors tend to suffer more heart attacks than younger age groups (in the United States, the average age of first ...

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Taking Care of Stretch Marks

Taking Care of Stretch Marks

If you have stretch marks anywhere on your body, then you know how much of an eyesore they can be. All body types can experience stretch marks, whether you’re short, tall, skinny, overweight, pear-shaped or top-heavy. Making matters worse is ...

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Honey Bees and Five Other Insects that Sting

Honey Bees and Five Other Insects that Sting

The great outdoors have many alluring aspects, especially during the spring and summer months, when the temperatures warm up and plant life blooms. Unfortunately, there are certain drawbacks to going outside during this time of year, not the least of ...

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Inflammation and Diabetes: A Surprising Connection?

Inflammation and Diabetes: A Surprising Connection?

Tissue inflammation and diabetes are both major issues affecting the American public, but chances are you probably don’t associate these two ailments with each other. The obvious reason for this is that, on the surface at least, diabetes and inflammation ...

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Working out the Mind: Exercise and Mental Health

Working out the Mind: Exercise and Mental Health

When people finally work up the motivation to start exercising regularly, their reasons for doing so usually have something to do with improving their physical appearance. Of course, there is nothing wrong with wanting to add muscle mass to noodle ...

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Going Under the Knife to Treat GERD

Going Under the Knife to Treat GERD

Nearly everyone reading this article has either undergone surgery or knows someone who has. Those who have experienced surgery are probably in no hurry to go through it again; despite its obvious benefits, entering a hospital for an operation is ...

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A Look at the Top Health Risks Facing Seniors

A Look at the Top Health Risks Facing Seniors

Everyone is aware of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, but did you know that Grandparents have their own day as well? Yep, it’s true – since 1978, September 8th has been officially been designated as “Grandparent’s day.” There is certainly ...

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