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Health challenges for today’s LGBT seniors

May 4, 2020 According to Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE), there are about three million lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults in the U.S. over age 50. There will be about seven million by 2030. While the medical com...

Lessons about long-distance socializing

April 28, 2020 Until earlier this year, very few of us had heard the term "social distancing" at all, much less in the context of a worldwide public health crisis. Although it doesn't mean exactly the same thing as quarantine or isolation, the com...

Manage your stress to stay healthy

November 29, 2019 Most of us know the basics about staying healthy—eat right, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and see your doctor for checkups. But most people don't consider another important strategy for good health: managing stress. Stress is the b...

The future of medicine is here

September 27, 2019 Technology has become part of almost every aspect of our lives, and the medical field is no exception. Electronic medical records, while previously rare, are commonplace, and you can see the application of technology from the hospit...

Maintaining your mental health

April 30, 2019 Mental health is as important as physical health. In fact, studies show that good mental health can make physical health better. Disorders affecting seniors Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health conditions affecti...

Eat your veggies

March 21, 2019 The food we choose to eat is one of the most impactful health care decisions we make each and every day. The very good news is that we now know a lot about what constitutes good choices for our mind and body. The hard part is saying...

What to look for when choosing a CCRC

March 22, 2018 Older adults are often faced with a difficult decision: what type of living situation will best meet their needs for their retirement years? You may want to stay at the home where you've lived your entire adult life. Perhaps you've ...

Staying sharp with memory fitness

January 6, 2017 Have you ever misplaced your car keys? Or drawn a blank on someone's name? Or gotten to the store but couldn't remember why? You're not alone; we've all been there! Thankfully, Dr. Gary Small and his wife Gigi Vorgan have been resea...

When wintertime sadness is serious

January 6, 2017 Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a short-term condition characterized by symptoms of depression. Although it can happen any time of year, most people are affected in fall and winter. Less exposure to outdoor light is thought to ...

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