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Posted on January 6, 2020 - That spare tire harms more than our vanity! A Yale research team is trying to understand why belly fat increases as we grow older—and how that is related to age-related diseases.

Posted on January 1, 2020 - This is the time of year when many seniors find themselves feeling depressed. The holiday season can be sad if we’ve lost a loved one or if we’re far away from those we love. And spending time with a crowd of family doesn’t make us immune! Excessive expectations for gift-giving, decorating and preparations, dealing with difficult relationships (and this year, for many, those political arguments!), can lead to holiday-related stress and the “holiday blues”—feelings of disappointment, sadness, fatigue or frustration. Too little sleep and too much alcohol don’t help, either.

Posted on December 30, 2019 - Flu season has started, and with all the holiday traveling, people will be spreading those germs from coast to coast. Even if you got your flu shot, there’s more you can do to protect yourself. The American Heart Association shares some tips.

Posted on December 25, 2019 - Beth’s father is living with Alzheimer’s disease. Beth is usually careful that he doesn’t leave the house alone, but one night she forgot to lock the door, and in the morning, Dad was gone. Should she call the police? Before she could decide, the police called her. Although Dad had quit smoking 20 years before, this morning he had gone into a convenience store and walked out with two packs of cigarettes! Now he was at the police station.

Posted on December 23, 2019 - Michigan State University experts recently completed a study showing that poor sleep is not only unhealthy, but also can cause accidents!