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Six of every 10 Americans are living with at least one chronic condition, including diabetes and heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease C...

If there’s one thing people of different nationalities, cultures and backgrounds have in common, it’s health. And although cultural and familial aspec...

As we age, our eyesight inevitably changes, and so we must focus on new ways to maintain it. Older people with diabetes need to take special care of t...

· Flip the script. Think of life-work balance rather than work-life balance. · Build intention. · Ask yourself important questions. · What matters to ...

Ask any retiree the best part about not punching a time clock anymore, and chances are good they’ll tell you it’s the freedom to do whatever you choos...

There are several well-known factors that contribute to aging: smoking, stress, sun exposure and genetics, among them. But what you may not realize is...

If you’ve ever been a pet parent you know animals love to explore and taste just about everything in their path. Unfortunately, there are things at ho...

Laverne Hart, a World War II Navy veteran and retired insurance auditor from Chicago’s south suburbs, enjoys her almost daily card games and lunches a...

Makeup might make you look and feel great — but have you stopped to consider what it’s doing to your skin? Be it eyeshadow, mascara or foundation, the...

Nearly every piece of health and medical advice comes with an extra special message for seniors. Take cold and flu season, for example. Once the leave...

The smell of coffee or chocolatecandy can tempt both humans and animals.But unlike humans, pets don’t knowthe difference between safe and dangerousfoo...

You probably notice when your favorite pair of jeans starts to feel a bit snug. But do you also keep tabs on your feline or canine companion’s waistli...

Pet owners are prone to assign human feelings and emotions to their animals, including their pet’s desire for a companion. Are these feelings legitima...

Human beings are creatures of habit, and many of these habits are biologically programmed into our brains. Most everything we do is in response to the...

You’ve watched the videos on YouTube. You try to resist, but you can’t help but grin big and let out a little laugh. Whetherit’s a bulldog skateboardi...

You wouldn’t expect your new minivan to run forever, or never get dents in the body or knocks in the engine through the course of its lifespan, right?...

As wellness coordinator for Wayne Central School District, Monica Bays is seldom at a loss for ideas. Such was the case during the busy 2021-22 school...

Ask dermatologist Dr. Joseph Bikowski what causes acne, and he’ll start by listing what does not: “Dirt, grease, grime, oil, soft drinks, nuts, chocol...

Whether you’re slumped over a desk or standing tall and proud with your shoulders back, your posture can offer clues about your future. Bad posture is...

For seniors, each passing yearbrings a new ache or pain, making everydaytasks like cleaning the house more difficult. Even though Joanne Fisher, 73, o...