Featured in Category
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New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors
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Nearly 40% of Americans 60 and older are obese.Featured in Category
In older adults, a little excess weight isn’t such a bad thing
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Researchers have found that while obesity at any age risks harming health, a few extra pounds in later life isn’t cause for concern.Featured in Category
When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope
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Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these evolving relationships.Health Matters
How to grow your social network as you age
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As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild — but not replace — the social network you had when you were younger.Bay Area
Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them
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Unlike support groups, comprehensive care programs teach caregivers concrete skills.COVID-19
What older Americans need to know about taking Paxlovid
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Older adults represent nearly 90% of US deaths from covid-19 in recent months, and experts say this effective therapy is underprescribed for them.California
Are you an optimist? Could you learn to be? Your health may depend on it
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Multiple studies show a strong association between higher levels of optimism and healthy aging.Health Matters
Should older seniors risk major surgery?
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An important new study offers much-needed data.California
