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Progressive health care helps older adults beat rising costs
Tuesday, January 30, 2007


A nationwide survey conducted by Erickson Health in 2007 shows retirees are feeling particularly vulnerable about health care costs affecting their financial stability.

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New thinking about heart treatments
Saturday, January 27, 2007


berries_thumb.jpgSome medications have new uses…but do you need them?

Heart disease in general is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S, while hypertension (or high blood pressure) affects 1 in 3 Americans.



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Finding the keys to successful aging
Saturday, January 27, 2007


VIVA! program aim is living healthier, not just longer

“I put a ‘step watch’ on a 72-year-old lady. That’s a device that shows how many steps you are taking. The goal for most people, even older people, is 10,000 steps daily. This lady was amazing— she registered 22,000 steps!”



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After the spinach scare
Saturday, January 27, 2007


How to avoid foodborne illnesses

“Older people are at a higher risk for getting sick from E. coli,” says Patricia Kendall, Ph.D., R.D., extension specialist and professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State.



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Sudden surprises or shocks may damage your heart
Saturday, January 27, 2007


Women especially prone to ‘broken heart syndrome’

A surprise birthday party and finding out your husband has suddenly died of a heart attack don’t seem to have much in common, do they?



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