by Dr. Tara Peyman — Many people are aware that vitamin D is important for bone health. Research is emerging that confirms the importance of vitamin D for prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and a variety of other diseases. Recent studies also have shown that vitamin D deficiency may increase your risk of depression, […]
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Loving relationships: A key to a longer life
February 25, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — One of the keys to longer life is a loving relationship. Data suggests, however, that Americans are becoming increasingly more socially isolated. This is not good news, given new reports linking social isolation to early death. An analysis of 148 studies examining social relationships and their effects on health revealed that […]
Signs indicating seniors need assistance
February 25, 2012
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by Kim McCreery — Inevitably, there will come a time for the vast majority of us when we can no longer maintain healthy and safe lives without the assistance of outside help. And more often than not, the real issue is about the loss of independence. For many seniors, accepting outside help is a scary […]
February 26, 2012
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