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Mediterranean diet promotes gut bacteria linked to ‘healthy aging’ in older people
Posted on March 3, 2020 - March Is National Nutrition Month. A research team from University College Cork in Ireland has found yet another reason that following the well-known Mediterranean diet is a good idea as we grow older!
Living With Low Vision
Posted on February 27, 2020 - During the month of February, eye health experts have been observing Low Vision Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight the many ways people with partial vision loss can preserve their independence and make the most of their remaining sight.
Adults Unintentionally Make It Easy for Young Children to Eat Dangerous Pills
Posted on February 25, 2020 - Each year, thousands of children are accidentally poisoned when they get into prescription medications that are improperly stored. Their grandparents’ pill organizers are one problem area, reports the CDC.
Protect Seniors from Lonely Hearts Scams
Posted on February 20, 2020 - February is the month when romance is in the air—so it’s also a good time to raise awareness of a common scam that takes advantage of the natural human need for love and connection.
Keeping your immune system healthy is a way to keep the flu bug away
Posted on February 18, 2020 - Flu season is here. It’s important that we get our flu shots — but there are plenty of other ways to lower our risk, report experts from Purdue University.
