Health & Wellness
Jay Leno Accident Spotlights Importance of Burn Awareness
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
You probably are aware that comedian Jay Leno, an avid car collector and host of the show Jay Leno’s Garage, suffered burns on his face, hands, and chest in November.
Savvy Senior: How Leg Pains Could Be an Early Sign of Heart Attack or Stroke
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I started a walking program a few months ago to help me lose weight, but I’ve been having problems with my legs and hips hurting during my walk, although they feel better once I stop.
Do Away with Dirty Soles
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Mention air pollution, and most people, including me, think only of outdoor air quality. We rarely question the quality of air in our homes, but we should.
The Healthy Geezer: Take Balance Issues Seriously
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- Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti
Q. I’m 79, and I’ve taken a couple of spills in the last few months. I’m concerned that I might not be as steady on my feet as I used to be. What should I do about this?
Savvy Senior: Auto Aids that Make Driving Easier and Safer
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Do you know of any car gadgets that can help older drivers? I drive a 12-year-old car and have arthritis in my neck, back, and knees that limits my mobility, making it more difficult to get in and out of the car and look over my shoulder to back up.
– Almost 80
Did a Holiday Visit with an Aging Parent Spark Concern?
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Adult children who spent time over the holidays with their aging parents may in some cases have returned home haunted by agonizing questions.
The Healthy Geezer: Grandparent Colds
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- Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti
Q. Since I started being a babysitting grandparent, I seem to be getting more colds. I must be catching germs from the kids, right?
New Year’s Resolutions: Why They Fail and How You Can Succeed
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- Written by Kimberly Blaker Kimberly Blaker
The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals. – Melody Beattie
Here’s How Life Expectancy in Pennsylvania Compares to the Nation
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- Written by Samuel Stebbins Samuel Stebbins
Life expectancy is one of the most important and commonly cited indicators of population health — and in the United States, life expectancy is falling at a historic rate.