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Depression and anxiety are not a normal part of aging. Yet nearly 20% of adults age 55 and older experience some form of mental illness ( National Council on Aging, 2023). Too often, symptoms are…

When someone says they have the flu, what imagery comes to mind first — stomach upset or coughing and a fever? There's a big difference between influenza, the viral respiratory infection we commonly…

Our environment is a complex system that can have a significant impact on our overall health, but we often live our day-to-day lives without giving it much thought. So, when it comes to the air you…

With fall and cooler temperatures around the corner, many of us turn the heat up in the kitchen and focus on heartier, comfort food. For people going through cancer treatment, good nutrition is vital…

It’s rare, but not unheard of: Young people diagnosed with a condition more typical in seniors — atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is one of the most common types of irregular heart rhythms. It happens…

Temperatures are starting to cool down, sunset is happening a little earlier and fall is upon us. A change of seasons might mean a change in your exercise habits and activity levels, but an important…

Grocery shopping these days is no easy task, especially when you are faced with a decision in every aisle. The cereal aisle alone is packed with dozens of choices. Complicating your shopping…

Ankle fractures are a very common injury, usually the result of a sports snag that involves twisting or falling — often on a soccer or football field, or increasingly a pickleball court, or in the…

September is both National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, creating a critical opportunity for all of us to address the intersection of these two public health challenges. For…

As of March 2024, over-the-counter birth control pills have been available without a prescription, offering an additional way for individuals to manage their reproductive health. It’s a first in the U…

At some point in life, almost everyone experiences the feeling of their heart skipping a beat. Heart palpitations are common, and can feel like fluttering, pounding or like your heart is beating…