wandering
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Protecting Individuals with Dementia from Wandering During the Winter

Wandering is a very common and potentially dangerous behavior among individuals living with dementia.  It is of particularly great concern in areas where freezing temperatures, ice, and snow create additional safety hazards. To help families protect their loved ones living with dementia this winter, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)

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Health & Fitness
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Women With Parkinson’s Are Frequently Misdiagnosed

Close to 1 million Americans are affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD), a neurological condition that progressively impacts the brain’s ability to produce dopamine and regulate movement. With an estimated 1.2 million cases by 2030 and an annual rate of 60,000 new diagnoses, medical specialists have increasingly aimed to identify the

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metabolic function
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6 Ways To Improve Metabolic Function After 50

Metabolic function is a series of complex processes in your body allowing your cells to function correctly, thus converting food into energy. Your age, sex, genetics, muscle mass, activity level, and body fat all contribute to the speed of your metabolism. Over time, your metabolism slows down, and hormonal shifts

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hearing aids
Health & Fitness
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HearUSA to Sell Sony Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids in 2023

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Dec. 15, 2022 — Responding to the Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, today HearUSA announced that it will offer Sony’s new over-the-counter hearing aids. The first two models – the Sony CRE-C10 and Sony CRE-E10 – will be available

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Beauty & Fashion
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Best Holiday Gift Guide for Women Over 50 in 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you are in the cold or sunny parts of the world, the Holiday Season gives us a break from everyday stresses, bringing joy and excitement. The anticipation leading up through the season, has us feeling like a kid. LivingBetter50 has created

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banish bloat
Health & Fitness
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5 Expert Tips to Banish Bloat & Achieve a Happy, Healthy Gut

Experiencing bloat during the holiday season is not uncommon, given all the feasts, treats, and indulgences. Though we try to embrace mindful eating, overindulgence happens. To help banish bloat and sluggish feeling post-meal, we’ve tapped nutrition expert, Dr. Michael Hartman, for tips on reducing intestinal discomfort and feeling bloated:  Know

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essential oils
Health & Fitness
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Which Essential Oils Help Menopause

Menopause can be a difficult period for many women. With the fluctuating hormones and symptoms, having a natural aid to assist you with the symptoms is ideal. Essential oils may be the ideal natural solution to help manage the symptoms of menopause. Many women report symptoms including exhaustion or hot

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introvert
Health & Fitness
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12 Signs You’re An Introvert

Are you an introvert? If so, you’re in good company. About one-third of the population identifies as introverted. While there’s no single definition of what it means to be an introvert, most people think of introverts as people who are shy and don’t like being around other people. But that’s not always

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Weight
Health & Fitness
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The 3 Biggest Benefits To Expect When You Get Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is a way that morbidly obese people can get their lives back on track through fast weight loss and regaining control over their health. Since there are a lot of health issues that come from being overweight it is a literal lifesaver for many people. A smaller stomach

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sui
Health & Fitness
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Remove the Stigma of SUI

We are part of a pivotal moment in history. Women everywhere who have lived their entire lives believing in autonomy and control over their healthcare never could have imagined that the clock would be turned back half a century when it comes to women’s health and reproductive rights. While that

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menopause
Health & Fitness
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Yes, You can Still Have an Orgasm After Menopause, Here’s How!

True Intimacy with a partner involves feelings of emotional closeness and connectedness. An essential component of this is physical intimacy. However, for many postmenopausal women, physical intimacy comes with the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Close to 50% of women suffer from vaginal dryness, decreased vaginal lubrication, pain

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Health & Fitness
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What To Do If You Can’t Pay For Addiction Treatment

Substance abuse and addiction is a mental health disorder that affects millions of Americans every year. Some have the luxury of being able to pay for treatment out of pocket or through their employer’s insurance. Unfortunately, there are many who can’t afford addiction treatment or don’t have coverage. This can lead

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Fitness
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How to Create a Home Gym with Minimal Space

Most of us don’t have enough space in our homes to have a separate home gym, so we have to improvise and create a dedicated exercise area in the space that’s available.  Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need masses of space to enjoy a good workout. As long as

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sleeping positions
Health & Fitness
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Sleeping Positions To Improve Your Spine Health

Do you wake up every morning with an achy back that no amount of stretching seems to help? If so, your sleeping positions could the reason why. Even if you have the ideal mattress, if you’re not sleeping correctly, you can still put pressure on your spine and neck, causing

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smile
Health & Fitness
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3 Ways To Improve Your Smile

Your smile is often one of the first things that people notice about you. If you aren’t happy with the appearance of your smile, you may not have much confidence when you interact with other people. Fortunately, there are several ways you can enhance your smile and gain confidence. Use

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upper arms
Health & Fitness
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How Women Over 50 Can Firm Up Their Upper Arms

Excess, flabby skin on your upper arms can be frustrating to deal with any time of year, but especially when warmer weather calls for tank tops. You may have heard of the term “bat wings” before, and if you’d like to improve and tone up this problematic area, LivingBetter50 has

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maraton
Fitness
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4 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Injury in Marathon Training

First and foremost, if you’re in the process of training for a marathon, huge congratulations are in order. After all, this is a huge feat that very few people in the world get to achieve. In fact, if you’re looking for exact stats – just 0.01% of the world’s population

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fasting
Health & Fitness
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Why Fasting, Not Caloric Restriction, Reduces Body Fat in Women Over 50

It has long been asserted that caloric restriction is the only effective method for reducing body fat, yet few people have success losing and keeping off weight with intermittent fasting diets, which work differently. In his WSJ Bestselling book, Weightlifting is a Waste of Time – So is Cardio, scientist, inventor, and

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