Optimal Aging
Guidance, stories and solutions for aging well
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Read ArticleYour sore feet may be warning you of heart disease
The connection may not seem obvious, but pain in the legs or feet can be a sign of atherosclerosis, commonly known as hardening of the arteries
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Read ArticleWhat you should know about preventing falls
Falls come at great personal and financial cost for seniors, and it’s important to identify risk factors.
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Read ArticleBalance better as you age
Don’t let the fear of falls limit your life. Learn how to spot, treat and prevent balance issues.
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Read ArticleGrief during the holidays: when derailing may put you back on track
For some, the holidays are complicated because they’re missing a loved one who has died.
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Read ArticleBest of To Your Health 2018: Senior health
We present some highlights of the To Your Health blog’s advice to seniors this year.
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Read ArticleWhen launching an exercise routine with arthritis, look for a custom fit
Patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can pursue an exercise regimen. The key is customizing an exercise program to a patient’s capabilities.
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Read ArticleHow to recognize and reduce risk of UTIs in seniors and older women
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common and recurrent in older adults, especially women. Letting a UTI linger without proper medical diagnosis or treatment can result in serious complications.
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Read ArticleShould you weigh yourself daily?
A daily check-in with the bathroom scale may be a useful tracking tool, but healthy weight loss is a multi-faceted journey that is about more than just being skinny.
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Read ArticleDiverticulitis may be on the rise: Diet can decrease risk
The incidence of the intestinal disease diverticulitis appears to be increasing; the cause is not definitively known, but some likely culprits are, and a high-fiber diet may reduce risk.
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Read ArticleWhy older adults should review their medications
Everyone who takes medication should periodically review the types and dosages they are getting, especially seniors. Changes in the body, the diet or the symptoms can affect the way medications work.
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Read ArticleDying should not be so hard
Together, we can help ease the burdens experienced by people who are seriously ill and dying.
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Read ArticleAfter a rectal cancer diagnosis, choose the right surgeon
The most sophisticated techniques, the most advanced equipment and the most colorectal cancer surgical experience is found in the handful of high-volume centers like the Providence Cancer Institute.
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Read ArticleWhy you shouldn't skimp on your post-workout stretch
Stretching after a workout can help you avoid injuries and reduces post-workout recovery time, stiffness.
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Read ArticleHow to choose a blood glucose monitor
If you have diabetes, our expert helps with choosing a blood glucose monitor
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Read ArticleColorful ways to enjoy corn this summer
Enjoy corn in the summer and other times of the year
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Read Article6 reasons you need a primary care provider
Choosing and establishing a relationship with a primary care doctor should be as routine as annual maintenance on a home, yet many people avoid making this fundamental choice for their health.
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Read ArticleHousing is health care
A new series from a housing expert takes a deep dive into the relationship between housing and health.
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Read ArticleUnsealing the health secrets of sous vide
Sous vide outperforms traditional cooking methods by maintaining a higher degree of nutritional value, food safety and flavor.
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Read ArticleWhat not to wear during an MRI
It’s difficult to know for sure if your athletic clothing is made with metallic fibers. To avoid burns during your next MRI scan, here’s what not to wear.
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Read ArticleStroke victims may have more time to recover
While patients should never delay seeking treatment for stroke, surgeons now have more time to extract clots and help patients recover. For some, the treatment window may now be 24 hours or longer.
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