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Reducing An Excess Waistline

by GUEST May 17, 2012

Can Elder Adults Reduce Excess Weight on Their Waist? Over time, our metabolism slows down gradually, and consequently, a high percentage of fat starts accumulating in the body, especially in the abdominal area as you age. The fat storage in the abdominal area may be unsightly, but more importantly, it is simply not healthy and [...]

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Caregiving for Adults with Dementia

by Randall J. Ryder May 8, 2012

There are many illnesses and conditions that beset elder adults that require intensive caregiving. One of these, dementia, is increasingly being witnessed in older adults. Dementia is not a specific disease but rather a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. Dementia is characterized by the inability to think well enough to [...]

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Caring for Someone with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

by GUEST April 25, 2012

 What to Do About AMD Poor eyesight is an unfortunate. It is the inevitable consequence of growing old, which  at times lead to impairment of vision so severe, it makes simple daily tasks impossible . Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), or the deterioration of the central area of vision in the eye, is the number one [...]

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Study Finds Consumers Choose High-Value Health Care Providers When Given Good Cost and Quality Information

by Randall J. Ryder April 18, 2012

The following is a March 5 press release by Health and Human Services. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

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How Do You Evaluate Health Information on the Internet?

by Randall J. Ryder April 9, 2012

There is a plethora of health information on the Internet most of which is useful and generally reliable but there are also sites on the Internet that provide misleading information in an effort to sell a product or services. How does one determine the accuracy of information? Should you check with your doctor before you rely [...]

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Help Stop Medicare Fraud

by Randall J. Ryder April 3, 2012

In a televised report in 2011, ABC News reported that Medicare fraud was costing the federal government about $90 billion a year. Given the high cost of this fraud, the government has recently initiated a number of efforts to crack down on this fraud. One of these efforts is the Senior Medical Patrol.  The Senior [...]

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What Can You Do Prevent Heart Attacks?

by Randall J. Ryder March 30, 2012

According to the National Institutes of Health, about 1.2 million people in the United States have heart attacks annually, and many of them die. Coronary heart disease, which often results in heart attacks, is the leading killer of both men and women in the United States. Many more people could survive or recover better from [...]

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Tips for Selecting the Right Health Insurance Plan

by GUEST March 25, 2012

Selecting Health Insurance Plan Many people put off buying private medical insurance because it’s such a troublesome thing. The problem with that is that they’re putting off one of the largest decisions you can make. Having health insurance dictates what sorts of medical you will receive if you have something happen to you. There’s also [...]

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