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For Seniors: You Can Beat the Heat

After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.

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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
You're committed to keeping yourself and your family healthy... This section of our website offers a wide variety of resources for you to better understand your health concerns and maintain your healthy lifestyle. You'll find information about diseases, treatments, surgical procedures, prescription drugs and even vitamins. Try out our calculators and risk assessments to gauge your wellness, or browse the healthy recipes before heading to the grocery store!
Today's Health News
Barcode Technology Flaws Put Some Patients at Risk

Nurses forced to use 'workarounds' to ensure medication errors are kept to minimum, study says


Collagen Wrinkle Filler Approved

Evolence uses tendons harvested from pigs


Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age

Resveratrol mimics the benefits of restricted calorie diets, study finds


Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk

Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests

Health Tip of the Day

Do Something Different

Try these ideas when you need a fresh start:

  • Go for a walk. If the weather is rainy, do your walking at the local mall.

  • Plan mini-vacations, such as a weekend or day trip. To break up a routine that's become monotonous, you need new things to look forward to.

  • Invite company over.

  • Create separate space: Mom's night out. Dad's afternoon out. An outing with friends for the kids.