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    Mental Wellness

    Top 6 Breathing Techniques For Anxiety And Reducing Stress

    This resource will discuss various breathing techniques to help reduce anxiety.
  • African American female patient with doctor
    Health Conditions, Preventive Care

    A Guide to Mammograms: What to Expect During Your Breast Cancer Screening

    Mammograms are a crucial tool in breast cancer screening, prevention and early detection, particularly for women above the age of 40. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that can help identify...
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    Lifestyle, Mental Wellness

    What is Caregiver Burnout?: 7 Signs and Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout

    In this article, we discuss the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout, along with tips for prevention and resources.
  • older women outside walking with walker
    Lifestyle, Preventive Care

    How To Use A Walker: Tips And Advice

    Using a walker can take a bit of practice before getting it right. This comprehensive guide will help you get started.
  • Lifestyle

    Top 8 Activities For Seniors With Limited Mobility

    Are there options for activities for seniors with limited mobility? In this article, we offer tips, suggestions, and possible activities for seniors.
  • older couple walking on a trail in forest
    Lifestyle

    How Many Steps Should I Walk A Day?

    How many steps in a day should you take to stay active? In this article, we break down everything you need to know.
  • Dentures and toothbrush on a table
    Lifestyle, Preventive Care

    How to Clean Dentures

    Dentures replace missing teeth and help restore biting and chewing functions. The American Dental Association (ADA) estimates that more than 36 million U.S. adults have no teeth. More than 90% of...
  • Health Conditions, Lifestyle

    The New Normal: Life After COVID-19

    COVID-19 changed life as we knew it, and our busy lives were quickly replaced with lockdowns, social distancing, and masks. As a result of how the pandemic changed our lives, we've entered the new...
  • Older couple running outside on street
    Lifestyle

    How To Increase Steps Per Day

    How many steps should you take in a day? We include tips for increasing your step count and how many steps you should strive for daily.
  • Group of older men drinking beer outdoors
    Lifestyle

    Alcohol Guidelines for Older Adults

    Understanding alcohol guidelines for older adults and signs of alcoholism in older adults is important as you decide whether alcohol consumption is right for you.

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