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Posted on December 4, 2018 - Research shows that loneliness is a real threat to the health of older adults. And “the most wonderful time of the year” can be a time when they more acutely feel loss and a lack of inclusion. To find six great tips for making the season more festive for elders, read “Helping Senior Loved Ones Feel Connected During the Holidays.”

Posted on November 29, 2018 - “Stand up straight,” Mom used to tell us. She was definitely on to something—and Harvard Medical School experts offer some advantages of good posture that you might not have considered!

Posted on November 27, 2018 - Could flossing bring down your blood pressure? The American Heart Association recently shed light on the connection between oral health and hypertension.

Posted on November 22, 2018 - Robots at home? Kind of a bust, reports the New York Times. Despite all the talk about home assistance robots, so far they don’t do much more than vacuum … but our aging population continues to provide incentive for research.

Posted on November 20, 2018 - It seems fitting that during November, we’ve been observing both Family Caregivers Month and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Millions of caregivers support the well-being of senior relatives. And caregivers whose loved ones are living with dementia carry an especially heavy load.