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Bone Health

January 29, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Health

Today we know that steps to improve bone health should start at an early age. Weak bones can affect individuals of all ages. Whether you’re in your 20s, 40s or 70s, it’s not too early […]

When you’re first eligible at age 65 for Medicare, you have a 7-month Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for Part A (Hospital Insurance) and/or Part B (Medical Insurance). For example, if you turn 65 […]

Better Brain Health

December 17, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Health

A common health concern among older adults is memory loss. According to a recent survey, adults are more than twice as likely to fear losing their mental capacity as losing their physical capacity, but there […]

Do I Really Need a Flu Shot?

October 30, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Health

Nine out of ten flu-related deaths are people age 65 and over. Six out of ten people who are hospitalized for flu-related problems are older adults. Last year, 215,000 seniors who got the flu were […]

Learn the Facts About Alzheimer’s

September 16, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Health

Every 67 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. A BuzzFeed post reveals little-known facts and information about Alzheimer’s. Read more here.

Assess Your Stress

September 16, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Health

Are you a caregiver for an older adult? UMass Medical School invites you to take this free test to assess your stress level. The information you provide will remain completely anonymous. Click here to take […]

HIV and the Aging Services Network

August 13, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Health

Unsafe sex is the most common way people contract HIV worldwide. Many people mistakenly assume that older Americans are not sexually active and therefore not at risk for HIV infection. This is not the case. […]

HIV and Aging

August 13, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Health

As the first people with HIV grow old, a new study from St. Michael’s Hospital questions whether the health care system and other government policies are prepared to meet their complex medical and social needs.

Overuse of Antibiotics

August 4, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Health

If you take an antibiotic you don’t need, you are exposed to the drug’s side effects–and none of its benefits. These can include: fever, rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, and nerve damage. It may lead […]

Never Too Late to Quit Smoking

July 17, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Health

It’s never too late to stop smoking. Around 9% of Americans age 65 over smoke. The leading cause of preventable death is from smoking: 480,000 people die in the United States from smoking each year. […]