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Seniors Turn to Cannabis

The marijuana of today is not the pot some seniors smoked in college. It can ease pain, but it can also lead to falls, confusion and the ER. >

Water, The Real Fountain of Youth

The sensation of thirst dims as we age, increasing our risk of dehydration. Now a study finds seniors who are well-hydrated live longer. >

Stroke Rehab? Hire a Choirmaster

Stroke patients with aphasia recover some of their language abilities and relieve their isolation by singing. Caregivers benefit, too. >

Hypertension and Coffee

Coffee has health benefits, but if you have hypertension, you need to be careful. More than two cups a day can lead to problems. >

Job Stress and Sleep

Is your job keeping you up at night? It might be about stress at work, but it could also be about not being challenged enough. Some tips. >

Eating For a More Resilient Brain

The brain tissue of seniors who died with less dementia and fewer cognitive deficits had higher levels of this vitamin. >

Thanks for the Memories

Seniors who ate more foods containing plant-based flavonols had better memories and reduced their risk of heart problems and cancer. >

The Perks of Grandparenting

Caring for grandchildren helps ease seniors' loneliness and isolation. But there are other ways they can guard against being lonely, too. >

A Nutritional Scoring System to Help Us Make Better Food Choices

Food Compass rates the nutritional value of common foods across several dimensions. People who ate more high-scoring foods lived longer. >

Is Medicare Advantage a Disadvantage?

Open enrollment for Medicare ends December 7. If you are trying to decide between traditional Medicare and an Advantage plan, read this. >

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