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8 Simple Strategies to Improve Memory as We Age

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by Ellen Blake It's a fact some of us have better memories than others. I am lucky I am able to remember minute details that I store in my brain for years, and access them quickly when needed. Lately, however, I feel my memory is not as sharp as it used

Detoxify and Upgrade Your Home, Mind and Body

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sponsored post   by Leslie Farin Upgrade your life starting from the inside out Women our age complain often of various health issues. Some of the more common complaints include hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), weight gain, joint pain, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Do you sometimes feel that no matter what you do, you

Does Aging Change How Our Medications Work?

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by Leslie Farin  originally posted 11/27/2019 updated 2/26/2021 40% of older adults take at least five different drugs per week For many of us, aging means taking more medications than when we were younger. When helping care for my mom over the years, it seemed the list grew larger every year. She, like other

Diagnosed With Cancer? Ask Your Doctor About Molecular Profiling

Molecular Profiling

By Christie Bevington Sharing my story...in hopes of helping others I was always a busy, healthy person. I love to take motorcycle road trips, tend to my 17 chickens, host frequent backyard barbecues and carry my grandchildren around as often as possible. Two years ago, at age 56, I began experiencing intense back

Why Eye Yoga Exercises are as Important As Yoga for Your Body

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Benefits of therapeutic eye yoga Does eye yoga help to overcome eye-related problems? Eye yoga supporters say yes, but the research on the effectiveness of this practice is mixed. There are some conditions eye yoga exercises appear to help, such as eye strain, while others, such as nearsightedness or dry eye,

A Dermatologist’s 7 Top Tips to Treat Dry Winter Skin

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Author: Fayne Frey, M.D. Board Certified Dermatologist originally posted 1/5/2019 updated 2/7/2021 Dry itchy skin during the colder months? Is your skin drier in the winter than during other seasons? You’re not alone. Cold air, strong winds, and other seasonal factors often lead to dry winter skin.  It's important to first understand why you have

Do I Have ED (Erectile Dysfunction) or Not? How Do I Know?

ED OR NOT ED? THAT IS THE QUESTION Dear Doctor K, I’ve experienced an inability to get an erection a few times now, but it’s not consistent. Sometimes I’m fine. How do I know when I should be concerned? There’s a joke about the difference between fear and panic. “Fear is the

Goal for 2021: Practice Self Care

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by Ellen Blake originally published 1.5.2020 updated 1/5/2021 How are your New Year's resolutions going so far? We are not even a month in, and already I feel my resolve slipping away. My list of goals for 2021 is long - and almost exclusively revolve around what I want to do for others.

6 Dermatologist Approved Tips for Dry, Cracked Heels

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by Fayne Frey, M.D. Board Certified Dermatologist You may enjoy the winter, but it's not great for skin Winter can be beautiful, especially in the Northeast. Think about the white covered mountains, translucent icicles sparkling in the trees, and snow angels embedded in lawns next to adorable snowmen. Even Texas had a

Take a Hike! Why It’s Good for the Mind, Body and Soul

hike for your health

by Valerie Grimes Hypnotized to hike. I hike because it relaxes me. When I started hiking almost 20 years ago, it was for exercise. Now it is for my soul. Hiking is hypnotic. Once I decide to do it and start walking, I realize before long a lot of time passed

Proof Hypnosis Works: I Live a Vibrant, Exciting and Prosperous 50Plus Life

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by Valerie Grimes, CHt Clinical Hypnotist originally posted 8/25/2019 updated 1/25/2021 How can someone truly enjoy their 50s and look forward to their 60+ years? Some say the wisdom and experience gained over the years helps one find peace and enjoyment in the later years. Others say some people are just lucky to have

The Infinite Resource: Breathing

importance of breathing exercise

originally posted 3.25.2020 updated 1.20.2021 by Linda Benkö People often ask me what I do for work. My response is usually something like,  "It has to do with a physical process every human being does around 20,000 times per day. I help people breathe". "But I already breathe. All the time.“ Yes, we all

The Truth About Covid-19 and Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

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by Dr. Ron Kline COVID-19 does WHAT? By now, most of us are familiar with the symptoms of COVID-19 infections. The common ones include fever, cough, loss of taste and smell and breathing problems. We know the more severe cases require hospitalization, possibly in the ICU and on a ventilator.  With the

Is Binge Watching Hazardous to your Health?

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by Ellen Blake originally posted 8.10.2019 updated 1.5.2021 Are you a binge watcher? You might be a binge watcher if you sometimes sit down to watch one show and two or three hours later you're still in front of the TV with your eyes starting to glaze over.  I'd like to say I'm not a

Let’s Be Accurate: Moisturizers Don’t Add Water to the Skin

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originally posted 11/25/2019 updated 12/24/2020 By Fayne Frey, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist What is the purpose of moisturizer? Some of my patients seem to think our skin absorbs water from moisturizers. The reality is moisturizers help skin stay moist by providing an environment that minimizes water loss from the skin.  Things aren't always what

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