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If Protections Expire, COVID Patients Could Soon Face Big Medical Bills

Older Americans on a Medicare Advantage plan could face hospital bills of $1,000 or more if...
Vaccinating Oldest First for COVID Saves the Most Lives: Study

Putting the oldest people near the front of the line for COVID-19 shots will save more...
U.S. Flu Vaccinations Hit New Record High This Season

While many Americans await their turn for the COVID vaccine, a potentially record-setting number have already...

Mediterranean Diet Could Keep Aging Brains Sharp
Helping your brain stay sharp with age may be as simple as changing up...
- Posted February 25, 2021
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COVID Cases, Deaths Plummet in Nursing Homes After Vaccine Rollout
In a hopeful turnaround during a long pandemic, U.S. nursing homes that were once...
- Posted February 25, 2021
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History of Mental Illness Tied to Earlier Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease often have a history of depression or anxiety, which might...
- Posted February 25, 2021
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‘Night Owls’ Perform Worse at Work, Study Finds
“Early to bed, early to rise” may be good advice for your career. New...
- Posted February 24, 2021
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Why Some ‘Super Ager’ Folks Keep Their Minds Dementia-Free
Researchers may have uncovered a key reason some people remain sharp as a tack...
- Posted February 23, 2021
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Many Older Adults Confused About Proper Use of Antibiotics: Poll
Many older Americans lack knowledge about antibiotics, with some admitting to using leftover medication,...
- Posted February 23, 2021
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Even Low Levels of Air Pollution Harm Heart, Lungs
Breathing in air that has even low levels of pollution poses a threat to...
- Posted February 22, 2021
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