Whatever you may think of Baby Boomers, they have a long history of challenging conventional norms and the status quo (think the antiwar protests of the ’60s, Woodstock and the fight for civil l...
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2016
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According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of American adults are obese, including 13 million seniors. This can cause all sorts of problems, from raising your ...
Sep
2016
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Sleep is essential for optimum health. Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of sleep for forming memories, reducing depression, and maintaining both emotional and physical health. And, ...
Aug
2016
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Fall Prevention Awareness Day is September 22 this year, but it’s always a good time to talk about how to stay safe. Falls are actually more common in the summertime, a time when people are more likel...
Aug
2016
05
It’s no secret that most of us (Americans) take in more calories than we need to sustain a healthful life. In fact, many of us eat more than is healthy. More than two-thirds of American adults are con...
Jul
2016
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), several diseases have been virtually wiped out in the United States thanks to immuni...
Jul
2016
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One of the things many of us worry about as we age is the loss of our mental capacity. With dementia – and more specifically Alzheimer’s Disease – on the rise, many of us know the devastation of cogni...
Jun
2016
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Most of us grapple with occasional bouts of depression. And for many all it takes is some time and/or a change in circumstances to get us back on track. For many, depression in a chronic condition and...
Jun
2016
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As a member of the 20th Cohort of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Program, I was privileged to be part of a graduation that included business superstars Michael Bloomberg; Jack Dorsey, CEO of T...
Jun
2016
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Summer is almost here. And while, for many, this signals time for vacations, reunions and outdoor fun, for many, it can be a cause for concern. According the National Weather Service, heat is one of t...