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Vegetarians' Weak Bones

Vegans and vegetarians get less protein than meat-eaters, making them more prone to fractures. There are ways to keep bones strong. >

Cancer Deaths Drop Following Medicaid Expansion

States opting into the Medicaid expansion portion of the ACA all saw deaths from colon, breast and lung cancer drop. Here's why. >

Say “Awe”

You can recharge your positive outlook by cultivating a sense of wonder. A 15-minute awe walk made seniors visibly happier. >

A Real Coffee Fix

Colorectal cancer can be a killer. But coffee seems to slow the progression of the disease and help people live longer. >

An Antidote for Loneliness

Loneliness is a mental health burden for many older adults. But not all. People unaffected by it seem to have one quality in common. >

Heartburn Treatments and Type 2 Diabetes

Proton pump inhibitors are often prescribed for acid reflux, but they raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. It's worth trying other approaches. >

Seniors Are Getting Younger

More people are living into their 70s and 80s in style, remaining active and independent in far greater numbers than seniors 30 years ago. >

Lean into Pain

Chronic pain can lead people to avoid exercise, but that can create a vicious cycle that makes their pain worse. A change of mindset helps. >

Unapproved Drugs in “Brain Boosting” Supplements

Many supplements sold to improve memory and thinking contain unapproved drugs usually prescribed for mental disorders and brain injuries. >

FoMO: Fear of Missing Out

Feeling left out of festivities hundreds of miles away is a sign you need to focus less on social media friends and more on people nearby. >

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