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The 21st Century Health Account
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Pretend you are an adult over age 70 going to a new cardiologist. Which of the following two scenarios would you like to have at the cardiologist’s office.
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Feed Your Brain, Fight Alzheimer’s
Saturday, July 01, 2006
There has been speculation about whether certain nutritional elements can prevent or at least delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. A team at Columbia University Medical Center in New York has found evidence that following a Mediterranean-style diet might have a positive impact on fighting Alzheimer’s disease. While still preliminary, results are interesting.
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Alternatives for Fighting High Blood Pressure
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Hypertension, or high blood pressure (HBP), affects 1 out of every 4 people in the U.S. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) defines high blood pressure as a reading of 140/90 mm/mg (millimeters of mercury, a unit for measuring BP). The top number is your systolic pressure when your heart hits a beat, the bottom number is the diastolic reading when your heart is at rest. More doctors are now discussing options for controlling systolic pressure when it is between 130 and 139, the high-normal range.
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Do You Know Skin Care Basics?
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Our skin undergoes a lot of wear and tear. Complaints commonly voiced as people age include dry and itchy skin, sagging skin, color changes, wrinkles, and the infamous "age spots."
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Men and Women’s Worst Health Mistakes
Thursday, June 15, 2006
When it comes to health care for people age 62 and over, there are some mistakes which both men and women are equally guilty of making. Two common examples: beingtoo embarrassed to question your doctor so as to clearly understand instructions, and not knowing all your medications.
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