Headed for a fall: How exercise helps seniors avoid one of the biggest health risks of aging
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Falls reflect age-related changes occurring under the surface and happen to about 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65.
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Bivalent COVID vaccine, now with full federal approval, is the new standard jab against the virus
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said they intend to simplify the recommended COVID vaccine schedules for most people.California
No-cost preventive services are now in jeopardy. Here’s what you need to know
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A federal judge’s recent ruling on the Affordable Care Act is by no means the final word.COVID-19
End of COVID emergency will usher in changes across the US health system
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The May 11 expiration of the federal government’s pandemic emergency declaration will affect patient care across a broad range of settings.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.gavin newsom
Is California breaking its promise to cut health care costs?
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Proposed state budget shifts money reserved for out-of-pocket costs to general fund.Bay Area
The fastest-growing homeless population? Seniors
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Increasing numbers include seniors who have been homeless for years but also those experiencing homelessness for the first time.COVID-19
It’s ‘telehealth vs. no care’: Doctors say Congress risks leaving patients vulnerable
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A two-year extension of pandemic-era funding that helped telehealth services grow nationwide doesn’t guarantee the future of remote medicine.Arts & Entertainment
Legacy film fest on aging offers a variety virtually
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Now in its 11th year, the festival will screen 40 films that expand conventional representations of age and aging in cinema.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
