Vietnam veteran Marvin Nolin of Dover, Tenn., visits the Poppy Wall of Honor on the National Mall in Washington, Friday, May 24, 2019. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo Flying home from Florida recently, I was seated across the aisle from an elderly man wearing a hat identifying himself as a Marine. His wife sat next to him […]
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Health news and information for seniors
A good night’s sleep, a long-sought dream for sleep apnea patients, may be in closer reach
Sleep apnea affects nearly 20 million people in the US, and not all of them can be helped by CPAP machines. A surgeon explains a device he and others have been studying that shows promising results
5 tips for surviving in an increasingly uncertain world
Worried about an uncertain future? A psychologist offers tips to overcome the stress.
Blue light isn’t the main source of eye fatigue and sleep loss – it’s your computer
Blue light has been getting blamed for sleep interruption and eye strain. But the facts are that any bright light interferes with sleep, and computers themselves cause eye strain, an eye doctor says.
Why the flu shot cannot give you the flu (and why you should get one now)
A common myth cited as a reason for not getting the flu shot is that the shot will give you the flu. That is scientifically impossible. Here’s why
Dr. Spock’s timeless lessons in parenting
The man whose book outsold all others, except the Bible.
The test that could save the life of a long-time smoker you know
Low-dose CT scans can detect lung cancer in smokers and former smokers at an early and sometimes treatable stage. Why are so few smokers and former smokers getting them?
Want better sleep? Try a warm bath or shower 1-2 hours before bedtime, study suggests
Millions of people struggle with falling asleep. A review of thousands of studies shows a possibly simple solution: a warm bath.
What’s the scoop on kids and dirt? Get enough to help, but not enough to hurt, a doctor advises
Can your kids be too clean? Increases in allergies suggest so. But how much dirt is too much? A pediatric allergist explains the fascinating reasons the immune system needs dirt for training.
5 things you can do to make your microbiome healthier
It’s common for people to focus on their health at the start of the year. But few consider the well being of the microbes that live inside the human gut – the microbiome – which are vital to an individual’s good health
Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference
Getting in better shape is one of Americans’ top resolutions for the new year, but many people give up after six months. Here are some suggestions to make exercise enjoyable so you can stick with it.
Why you need more Vitamin D in the winter
Vitamin D is essential for good health and particularly for fighting infections and keeping the microbes in the human gut healthy. But in winter it can be difficult to get enough.
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