heart disease
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Unexpected Signs You’re at Risk for Heart Disease

The older we get, the more important it is to take care of our hearts. Our heart is one of the most important organs in our body, this is why being on the lookout for the signs of heart disease is so important. The harder your heart has to work

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4 Benefits of Ordering Your OTC Medication Online

What may seem like a simple trip to the drug store to pick up over-the-counter (OTC medication) can be a stressful endeavor for many people. Well-known medications like Tylenol, Advil, and Claritin don’t require a visit to the doctor, but the simple act of making a trip out to the

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Women Over 50 Combatting Spring Fever

Many people often associate seasonal depression with winter and fall months. But did you know that the warmer and longer spring (spring fever) and summer days can actually play a part in emotional and mental distress?   Most people have heard of, or can identify with, the mood changes that

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Ways for Women Over 50 to Relieve Stress

Stress is prevalent among women over the age of 50. Women are 50% more stressed than men from the same age group, and this gap is exacerbated as women age and take on more and more responsibilities. With stress being a significant contributor to the most prevalent and deadly diseases

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The Drug Diversion Problem

Drug diversion is a serious problem in America and across the globe. It creates risks for patients, doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and others, and the problem is only growing. Although the diversion of narcotic painkillers like oxycodone has received the most attention in recent years, any controlled substance is at risk.

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prescription drug abuse
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Prescription Drug Abuse Among the Elderly

A growing problem that has been flying under the radar is prescription drug abuse among the elderly. Over half the people in the U.S. aged 50-85 take 5 or more medications. As people age, the number of medications they’re prescribed goes up with declining health. Many elderly people juggle as

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Facial Benefits for Mature Skin
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What Are the Facial Benefits for Your Mature Skin?

Facials are one of those self-care things that we consider a luxury instead of a necessity. While we feel relaxed and pampered, a facial benefits our skin and our health! Aging brings many hardships on our body and menopause drastically affects the health of our skin. The skin is the

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stress
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Stress and Your Mouth: What Women Over 50 Should Know

For some reason, when we talk about the health impacts of stress, we tend to forget about our mouths. Our mouths are just as vulnerable to stress as the rest of our bodies. The past year has been a very stressful period in all our lives. Stress affects your oral health

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Depression
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Depression After Retiring: It Could Happen to You

Are you closing in on retirement age? Are you looking forward to the day when you no longer have to worry about going to work? Do you also have concerns about what your life will entail post-retirement? With the average retirement age hovering around 61, retirement may be just around the

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arthritis
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5 Common Causes that May Lead to Arthritis

Some people may assume that the pain and swelling around their joints, knees, ankles, or hands aren’t caused by an illness. However, these signs can be an early warning of more severe conditions. Arthritis is an illness that affects the musculoskeletal system and is characterized by the swelling and tenderness

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Hormone Replacement
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Here’s What You Should Know About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement

There comes a time in life when your hormones wreak havoc and become ungovernable – an inevitable reality for many people. What hope do you have? Like some people, you might want to consider hormone replacement therapies to ease symptoms such as breast tenderness, lack of sleep, and irritability. You

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Do I Need Bifocals or Progressive Lenses?

Getting new glasses is an opportunity to enter a world of clearer vision and easier reading and driving. But to get the most of your new pair of lenses, you have to make sure you don’t wind up with a general-use pair that isn’t suited for your needs. There are

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preventative screenings
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New Year, Time for Preventative Screenings

Prevention is always easier and cheaper than trying to cure the issue already created. By doing ongoing preventative screenings, women over 50 can more quickly catch bigger health concerns. Preventive health screenings have long been advocated as one of the most important health care strategies. The screenings allow for early

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How Routine Impacts the Mood of Women Over 50

Humans are creatures of habit. While some people thrive on change, for the majority, we prefer a solid routine to keep us centered and grounded.  Everything we do is based upon a routine. As babies, routines are implemented for everything. Feeding schedules, naptimes, and bedtime are what days are based

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Preventative Screenings Women Over 50 Should Do

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This old cliché is so true when it comes to your health because many of the top risk factors leading to illness and premature death are preventable and detectable via regular health screenings. Simply put, it’s easier to make healthy

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How to Take Time for Yourself

Daily life is stressful, and everyone needs some time for themselves. It is vitally important that you make time to unwind, refresh, and deal with negative emotions such as stress. Finding time to relax can be difficult when you’re always on the go and have a busy schedule, but you

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Dental implants
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Shane MacGowan’s Dental Implants

Has there ever been anyone in the music world more infamous for the state of their teeth (or lack thereof) than Shane MacGowan? Rising to fame through the ‘80s with his band The Pogues, it wasn’t long until fans slowly (or rather, pretty quickly) started to see the singer’s teeth

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mental health
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3 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health as You Age

Mental health is one of those topics that can be a bit intimidating to talk about. The fear of admitting that something is wrong can often be so overwhelming that it prevents you from addressing any issues, even minor ones, at all. However, despite how apprehensive you might be to

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Medical Tests to Get When You Reach 50

As you age, you might find there are more health concerns in your life. It’s important that you start staying on top of your health and wellness with medical tests to avoid serious illnesses. There are many ways you can take care of yourself as you age, such as by

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