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Posted on May 15, 2018 - Most of us know the importance of medical and dental care—yet, according to the National Eye Institute, millions of Americans have never had their eyes examined! That’s why this year, the theme of Healthy Vision Month is “Make Vision a Focus.” To find some tips for protecting your eyesight, and special information about vision problems in older adults, read “In May, We Celebrate Healthy Vision Month.”

Posted on May 10, 2018 - People whose negative emotional responses to stress carry over to the following day are more likely to report health problems and physical limitations later in life compared with peers who are able to “let it go,” according to findings published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

Posted on May 8, 2018 - Many people think that hepatitis is a young person’s disease, caused by sharing needles. But hepatitis C, in fact, is most common among the baby boomers, though few realize they are carrying the virus. To learn why, and to find information about testing, read “What Baby Boomers Should Know About Hepatitis C.”

Posted on May 3, 2018 - Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Posted on May 1, 2018 - When an older adult experiences symptoms such as drooping in one side of the face, speech difficulty or a bad headache, stroke is most likely the first thing that comes to mind. But younger adults might attribute symptoms to a migraine or overexertion—thereby missing out on precious minutes and hours that could prevent damage to the brain. To learn more, read “Strokes in Adults Under 45.”