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How to Help Someone With Depression

Older adults often face stressful situations, including chronic illness, financial problems, and loss of independence. Add that to physical and emotional isolation, and you’ve got a recipe for depression. But there’s a big difference between situational unhappiness and clinical depression. … Read More

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Top 10 Warning Signs of Depression

Do you (or someone you’re concerned about) really have depression, or is it a case of the blues? It’s not always easy to tell the difference, especially when there’s a good reason to feel down. Grief, losing a job, or … Read More

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The Inflammation in the Body

Get ready for the health buzzword of the decade: inflammation. A key biochemical process inside every one of us, inflammation is the cornerstone of health and healing — and yet — unless you learn the secrets to managing it — it will also … Read More

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6 Drinks That Lower Blood Pressure

There are two big risk factors for high blood pressure that are beyond your control: age and family genetics. What can you control? Everything else, which involves making smart lifestyle choices, such as being physically active, reducing your sodium intake, and eating … Read More

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7 Great Activities for Seniors with Arthritis

If you or an aging loved one has arthritis, you’re far from alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some 23 percent of U.S. adults had been diagnosed with arthritis as of 2015, up from previous years. And of … Read More

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