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(BPT) - Did you know that the average American spends over seven hours looking at a screen each day? It's easy for people — young and old — to spend their downtime in the digital world instead of engaging with the people they love. Time that could be used to lay the foundation of a genuine c…
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(BPT) - For anyone who hears the words "you have cancer," the experience for them and their loved ones can be overwhelming.
I used to think that the brain was the most important part of the body,” comedian Emo Philips once said. “Then I realized, ‘look who’s telling me that.’”
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(BPT) - Many people know that finding cancer early, before it spreads, may help increase the chances of treating and surviving cancer.1 But navigating risk factors and getting ahead can be confusing and overwhelming. Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) with the Cancerguard® test can detect s…
(BPT) - For years, routine screening recommendations have been limited to four cancers — breast, cervical, colorectal, and high-risk lung cancer — leaving nearly 70% of annual cancer cases and deaths with no recommended screening options.1,2,3,4 This unmet need leaves many adults vulnerable …
(BPT) - One of the most beautiful aspects of growing older is how gracefully we navigate the changing roles that accompany each new phase of life. An exciting phase that brings an abundance of joy — and can also require some pro tips and preparation — is grandparenthood.
Last week, I wrote about how the world has changed over our lifetimes and how we are digital immigrants in this Information Age. And now, just as we are trying to catch up and understand how these digital tools can benefit us as we age, the world is entering a new age, proving the old adage that the only constant in life is change.
(BPT) - Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off?
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(StatePoint) As you age, it’s important to keep an eye on your vision. While some vision changes can be expected over time, others may signal something more serious, such as cataracts, glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can result in vision loss, blurred vision and glare.
It’s hard to remember the days when there were only rotary phones, record players, and the three national television stations; when it was exciting to own a transistor radio and listen to the Beatles — anywhere.
If I asked the question, “What kind of artist are you?” you might answer, “Art is just for the gifted and professionally trained, and I’m neither.” Or “Art is a waste of time; I have more important things to do.” Or you might just try to evade the question by shouting out, “How about those Seahawks in the Super Bowl!”
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If you enjoy staying indoors during these winter months (there are still forty-four days till spring!), you might want to do what you have been postponing all these years: organize all your old photos.
(BPT) - Date night doesn't have to mean reservations, candles or a big production. Sometimes all it takes is a small twist to make a familiar night in feel fresh again.
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Here’s a question. What have you been doing since you were seven, and most likely haven’t been doing properly?
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(BPT) - By Kyla P. Terhune, MD, MBA, FACS
(BPT) - When it comes to healthcare, a new year often means a clean slate. The to-do list of annual appointments and check-ups starts afresh, prescriptions may need to be renewed and the insurance deductible resets. If you made changes to your health plan during the open enrollment period, t…
(BPT) - Winter can mean cozy moments and festive cheer, but it can mean respiratory illnesses, like flu, RSV and COVID-19, are circulating, too. If you're feeling sick, especially if you're at higher risk for serious illness, getting health care promptly is important, since timely treatment …
As we all know, and many have experienced, during the winter it can be challenging to stay upright when there are snow-covered walkways and parking lots, and that devious black ice.
(BPT) - Excited to gather with fellow football fans for the big game? You can score big with your guests — without too much fuss — by choosing premium products that turn a ho-hum cheese plate into a delectable charcuterie board, transforming so-so game day appetizers into a chef's kiss-worth…
(BPT) - By Dr. Ali Khan, chief medical officer for Aetna® Medicare and practicing board-certified internist
(BPT) - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) once meant a slow, irreversible loss of vision, and many people still believe that's true. But the AMD of today isn't the AMD of a generation ago. Advances in early detection and new treatments have transformed what was once an inevitable march …
(BPT) - For more than a century, anesthesiologists have driven transformative advances in surgery, patient safety, critical care and pain management, shaping how medical care is delivered at life's most critical moments.
(BPT) - Do you know how much you're spending on subscriptions each month? If you're like most Americans, the figure is probably higher than you think. A survey by C+R Research found that on average, consumers' real spending on monthly subscriptions was two and a half times higher than they i…
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program provides free, confidential advocacy for residents and their families, and investigates and resolves complaints related to care, rights, and quality of life.
(NewsUSA) - Changes that come with age aren’t always easy. Feeling tired, unsteady, or not as strong as you used to be can make daily tasks harder. But research shows that your health can stay steady—or even improve—with the right habits.
When my son, Andrew, passed 40, we accepted the fact that he would not have any children. They were happy and focused on their careers — and having children is expensive!
Do you have any dreams? I mean the wide-awake dreams, the dreams of what you want to do and experience in the future.
It’s the end of another year, and at the risk of sounding like a Hallmark greeting card, may this year bring you new happiness, new goals, new achievements, and many new inspirations to your life. Okay, that was a Hallmark greeting card!
As we grow older, we are constantly reminded that life can be difficult and complicated. We may strive to be perfect, but we are imperfect; we make mistakes; we hurt others intentionally and unintentionally, and we pray, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.”
(BPT) - When fourth-grade teacher and new mom Brianna Iacona caught COVID-19 weeks before her 30th birthday, her mild symptoms rapidly escalated into life-threatening respiratory failure. After 97 days in the intensive care unit (ICU) and a double lung transplant, she made a remarkable recov…
Since we’ve been making these annual trips, I’ve found my attitude towards traveling has changed. I now find traveling to familiar places more enjoyable than traveling to once-in-a-lifetime, faraway places.
(BPT) - The holidays are known for putting a wrench in health and wellness goals. From cocktail toasts to indulgent meals and desserts at holiday festivities, it can be challenging to stay on track with your health. The modern world is full of mixed messages and cultural pressures that make …
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You may be familiar with this situation. You are asked a question and you know the answer, but you just can’t think of the correct word — and thingamajig or whatchamacallit just doesn’t work.
(StatePoint) Retirees become eligible to claim Social Security benefits at age 62, but the timing of when you claim can drastically impact your benefit amount. Still, when to claim will be entirely dependent on your unique situation. As you approach retirement, it’s important to understand t…
The slower I move, the faster the world changes. Do you ever feel that way? It isn’t that I feel old — at least not most of the time. Well, at least not half the time. Okay, it depends on the day. It’s that I feel so out of date: who are those Academy Award nominees I have never heard of, an…
The holiday season is a special time to gather with family and friends and enjoy all the holiday excitement. But many find this time difficult: grieving the loss of a loved one, financial stresses, isolation, and loneliness.
Each week, I include a Brain Tease to challenge that three-pound lump of gray matter hiding behind your forehead, since brain teasers can stimulate multiple areas of your brain, especially those responsible for working memory, pattern recognition, and problem-solving.
I’ve found there have been several stages in my life: youth, when I had no idea what I was doing; marriage, when I had no idea what I was doing; several careers, when I had no idea what I was doing; and raising a family, when — well, you get the picture.
