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                                    • Work Out While You Work

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                                      |Date: October 06, 2016
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                                      Work Out While You Work

                                      Work Out While You Work

                                      Add a little "elbow grease" when doing chores and these regular activities will count as a workout: Clean ...

                                      Add a little "elbow grease" when doing chores and these regular activities will count as a workout: Cleaning the house Raking leaves in the yard Gardening Mowing the lawn Sweeping and dusting Keep mov ...

                                      October 06, 2016
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                                    • Over 65? Want to Cut Your Heart Disease Risk? Try Exercise

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                                      |Date: September 28, 2016
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                                      Over 65? Want to Cut Your Heart Disease Risk? Try Exercise

                                      Over 65? Want to Cut Your Heart Disease Risk? Try Exercise

                                      Ride a bike, take a swim, walk your dog: Even a "moderate" amount of exercise each week may drastically r ...

                                      Ride a bike, take a swim, walk your dog: Even a "moderate" amount of exercise each week may drastically reduce the odds a person aged 65 or older will die from heart disease. The effects of exercise a ...

                                      September 28, 2016
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                                    • If You’re 65 and Up, You’re at a Higher Risk for Flu Complications – What to Do? Get Your Flu Shot!

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                                      |Date: September 27, 2016
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                                      If You’re 65 and Up, You’re at a Higher Risk for Flu Complications – What to Do? Get Your Flu Shot!

                                      If You’re 65 and Up, You’re at a Higher Risk for Flu Complications – What to Do? Get Your Flu Shot!

                                      High dose vaccine is recommended for people 65 and older and contains four times the amount of antigen as ...

                                      High dose vaccine is recommended for people 65 and older and contains four times the amount of antigen as the regular flu shot. The CDC says the high dose vaccine is associated with a stronger immune ...

                                      September 27, 2016
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                                    • Do You Leak When You Sneeze? Kegel Exercises can Help You Stop the Leaks

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2016
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                                      Do You Leak When You Sneeze? Kegel Exercises can Help You Stop the Leaks

                                      Do You Leak When You Sneeze? Kegel Exercises can Help You Stop the Leaks

                                      By Cynthia Lewis, MD, Urogynecologist, Women’s Surgical Specialists It’s no fun to pee unexpectedly when ...

                                      By Cynthia Lewis, MD, Urogynecologist, Women’s Surgical Specialists It’s no fun to pee unexpectedly when you sneeze. Doing Kegel exercises on your own can be very helpful in strengthening the muscles ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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                                    • What Did You Say? I Didn’t Hear You.

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                                      What Did You Say? I Didn’t Hear You.

                                      What Did You Say? I Didn’t Hear You.

                                      Untreated hearing loss can lead to a serious decline in your quality of life. It’s more difficult to soci ...

                                      Untreated hearing loss can lead to a serious decline in your quality of life. It’s more difficult to socialize with friends and family. It can cause problems at work or when volunteering. Sometimes, i ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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                                    • Game Changer! Age Changes the Rules for Diet and Exercise

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2016
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                                      Game Changer! Age Changes the Rules for Diet and Exercise

                                      Game Changer! Age Changes the Rules for Diet and Exercise

                                      We’ve all heard the saying “We are what we eat.” More and more research is showing how our food selection ...

                                      We’ve all heard the saying “We are what we eat.” More and more research is showing how our food selections and activity level impact our overall health. We now know that the risk of nearly every disea ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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                                    • Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2016
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                                      Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

                                      Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

                                      High blood pressure is sometimes called "the silent killer" because it can be deadly and those who have h ...

                                      High blood pressure is sometimes called "the silent killer" because it can be deadly and those who have high blood pressure may not know they have it. To help prevent high blood pressure, the U.S. Cen ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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                                    • 15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2016
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                                      15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

                                      15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

                                      It’s never too late to start an exercise program and with spring in full swing, it’s a great time get in ...

                                      It’s never too late to start an exercise program and with spring in full swing, it’s a great time get in the habit of making regular physical activity an essential part of your day. Even if you aren’t ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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                                    • 6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2016
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                                      6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

                                      6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

                                      Planning a plane trip? There are steps you can take for a better, healthier excursion. Store medications ...

                                      Planning a plane trip? There are steps you can take for a better, healthier excursion. Store medications to be taken during the trip in a carry-on bag. Pack extra meds in case of unexpected delays. Ta ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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                                    • Dealing with Painful Sciatica–What are the Best Treatments?

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2016
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                                      Dealing with Painful Sciatica–What are the Best Treatments?

                                      Dealing with Painful Sciatica–What are the Best Treatments?

                                      Owww. If you’ve ever experienced sciatica, you know it’s difficult to get comfortable either sitting or s ...

                                      Owww. If you’ve ever experienced sciatica, you know it’s difficult to get comfortable either sitting or standing. Sciatica is a pain extending from the back of your pelvis down the back of your thigh, ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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