How to care for elderly family members
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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Huffington Center on Aging
Gardening provides health benefits at any age
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Looking back: 2013 at Baylor College of Medicine
As the year begins to draw to a close, at Momentum we’ll be looking back at an action-packed 2013. Each Monday we’ll be reveling in
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