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Are You Getting the Right Bone Density Test?
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Are You Getting the Right Bone Density Test?

Robert H. Wagner, MD | June 7, 2023

Quick and painless, bone scans are essential screening tests for assessing bone health. They can uncover the start of bone…

Countdown to Your Best Night’s Sleep
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Countdown to Your Best Night’s Sleep

Michael J. Breus, PhD | June 5, 2023

Are you going to bed wrong? Maybe! The same scene plays out in homes all across America—while relaxing in your…

New Hope for Late-Stage Prostate Cancer
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New Hope for Late-Stage Prostate Cancer

Marc B. Garnick, MD | June 3, 2023

The statistics are scary—one in eight men in the US will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. The…

Skin Cancer – Not a Deadly Diagnosis Anymore
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Skin Cancer – Not a Deadly Diagnosis Anymore

Julie K. Karen, MD | May 19, 2023

It is a frightening statistic—one in five of us will develop skin cancer by the time we turn 70, according…

Living the American Dream
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Living the American Dream

Sarah Hiner | May 18, 2023

Next weekend people will pay nearly $100 a ticket to watch the Connecticut Ballet perform Coppélia. I had the privilege…

Home Medical Essentials
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Home Medical Essentials

Chris Iliades, MD | May 8, 2023

People with high blood pressure benefit from high blood pressure monitors, and people with diabetes use home blood sugar monitors.…

Some of Your Meds May Cause Hearing Loss
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Some of Your Meds May Cause Hearing Loss

Chad Ruffin, MD | May 8, 2023

Certain drugs—even ones sold over the counter (OTC)—are ototoxic, meaning they can cause temporary or even permanent hearing damage. Important:…

Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep?
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Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep?

Michael J. Breus, PhD | May 7, 2023

People ­struggling to sleep are increasingly turning to melatonin, the so-called “sleep hormone,” as a solution. In fact, the use…

Show Your Hands Some TLC
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Show Your Hands Some TLC

Taylor Pendergast, MS, OTR/L, CHT | May 4, 2023

Many of us have trouble opening stubborn jars—that can happen at any age. But as you get older, specific issues…

Battling Bloat
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Battling Bloat

Janice Oh, MD | May 2, 2023

One in seven Americans experience an uncomfortably swollen, tight feeling in the abdomen at least once a week—and most of…

Exciting Developments in Alzheimer’s Research
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Exciting Developments in Alzheimer’s Research

Donald Weaver, MD | May 1, 2023

This has been an exciting time in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research. While medical news has been largely focused on the…

Don’t Let Injuries Hold You Back
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Don’t Let Injuries Hold You Back

Karl Knopf, EdD | April 26, 2023

Are you keeping active as you age by playing a sport? Many adults enjoy golf, tennis and other activities well…

How to Decide If You Need a Statin
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How to Decide If You Need a Statin

Jamal S. Rana, MD, PhD | April 22, 2023

When your doctor broaches the topic of taking a statin drug to lower your cardiovascular risk, you may wonder if…

A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived
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A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived

Sarah Hiner | April 20, 2023

No, it wasn’t a funeral. It was a retirement party for a man who, in my opinion, is a role…

Conquer Insomnia Now
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Conquer Insomnia Now

Aric A. Prather, PhD | April 17, 2023

Tossing, turning, thoughts racing—insomnia has become widespread since the pandemic. In fact, more than 60% of people report an increase…