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An older adult asleep in bed. A ray of light goes across her face and arm.

Physiologic changes of aging, in addition to common social changes, can affect sleep quality of older adults. While many older adults might get less sleep

Two people sit at a table while working on a newspaper crossword.

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Maintaining a cognitively active lifestyle

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022 Brain, Huffington Center on Aging

Whether you play the Wordle or Sudoku, keeping your brain engaged and active throughout your life is crucial, no matter your age.

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How to care for elderly family members

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Dementia, Dr. Angela Catic, Healthcare, Huffington Center on Aging, Nicole Blanton

Baby boomers are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population and by 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age of 65. As

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Gardening provides health benefits at any age

May 14, 2018 Dr. Angela Catic, Healthcare, Huffington Center on Aging, senior citizens

As the summer heat approaches, it may be tempting to avoid most outdoor activities completely. However, gardening can help boost your physical and mental health

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5 tips make taking medication easier for older adults

March 1, 2017February 28, 2017 Andy Phifer, Dr. Angela Catic, Huffington Center on Aging, medication

As we age, there is often an increased need for daily medication. However, problems swallowing multiple pills or remembering which medication to take when, and

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Researching molecular treatments to promote healthy aging

December 9, 2016December 9, 2016 Dr. Meng Wang, Huffington Center on Aging, molecular and human genetics, TAMEST

As we get older, the risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer significantly increase. Dr. Meng Wang is researching the use of natural

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Healthy Habits: Yoga, family time help keep Dr. Angela Catic motivated

September 26, 2016October 7, 2016 Dr. Angela Catic, Fitness, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Huffington Center on Aging, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Alcohol use and seniors: What you should know

May 3, 2016May 31, 2019 Aging, Alcoholism, Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, Dr. Robert Roush, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Houston, Huffington Center on Aging, Mental Health, Nicole Blanton, Psychiatry

Gifting your elderly loved one a bottle of wine may be a thoughtful gesture, but alcohol could adversely affect them and even risk their health

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Help protect elderly from fall-related injuries

June 3, 2015October 7, 2016 Aging, Center for Balance Disorders, Dr. Helen Cohen, Healthcare, Houston, Huffington Center on Aging, Men's Health, otolaryngology, Women's Health

The only way to steady the rising number of elderly deaths due to falls is by preventing them from happening in the first place, according

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Doing good on #GivingTuesday

December 2, 2014October 7, 2016 BCM Fund, Community, Dr. Andre Catic, Dr. Roger Zoorob, Family and community medicine, giving, Huffington Center on Aging, philanthropy

We’ve celebrated Thanksgiving, braved (or avoided) the crush of holiday shoppers on Black Friday and checked out the deals online during Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday, a

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