Got Milk? Or Calcium Supplements? Or Neither?
Calcium, so essential to strong bones and teeth, as well as nerve transmission, muscle contraction and blood clotting, can be…
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Aging Well, Aging Healthy…a continuing series
As almost 10,000 Baby Boomers officially become senior citizens each day, the focus on preventing and treating age-related ailments becomes…
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Salt Shake Down: Sodium Reduction is on the Table
Turkey sandwiches…soups…deli meats. Are these the building blocks of a healthy meal or stealthy contributors of excess sodium? Both, according…
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Bring It Down: Healthy Blood Pressure Numbers May Go Even Lower
If you’ve ever wondered why a blood pressure check is part of almost every visit to a doctor’s office, consider…
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The Painful New Reality of Opioid Prescriptions
Nothing erodes the quality of life faster than pain and unfortunately more than half of American adults report they live…
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Is What You’re Reading What You’re Eating?
While the evidence is not yet in on the enhanced nutritional value of organic or natural foods, consumers appear to…
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Joint Assets
The aching, swollen, stiff joints associated with osteoarthritis (OA) have long been considered an inexorable result of aging. According to…
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Aging Well, Aging Healthy…a continuing series
HealthWise presents an ongoing look at research that provides valuable insights to help today’s seniors – and the generations set…
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Find Your Roots with Winter’s Best Veggies
While they may not have the crisp appeal of sugar snap peas or the sleek appearance of a summer tomato, winter’s…
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