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Huffington Center on Aging

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Maintaining a cognitively active lifestyle

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022Brain, 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, 2019Dementia, 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, 2018Dr. 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, 2017Andy 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, 2016Dr. 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, 2016Dr. 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, 2019Aging, 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, 2016Aging, 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, 2016BCM 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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Keeping mind active improves aging memory

September 26, 2014October 7, 2016Aging, Dr. Anita Woods, Geriatrics, Huffington Center on Aging, Memory, Nutrition and Wellness

Feeling forgetful? Don’t automatically blame your “aging brain.” Our expert at Baylor College of Medicine’s Huffington Center on Aging, says memory loss has relatively little to do

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