Lifestyle & Trends - Health & Wellness
Prevention, detection tips for the most common type of cancer
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Melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer, has steadily increased over the past three decades - to the rate of one American dying an hour from it, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Detecting melanoma when it is most treatable is key to survival. Fortunately, you can take steps to reduce your risk of getting skin cancer, and improve your chances of catching it in its most curable stages.
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Nursing home admissions avoided with simplified prescription packaging
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Numerous factors impact a senior's ability to live independently, such as health and memory problems, mobility issues, and care coordination concerns. Often overlooked is the fact that one quarter of all nursing home admissions are the result of poor medication adherence.
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Baby boomers and driving vision - maintaining safety and independence
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It is estimated that by 2030, nearly one in five adults will be 65 and older, and nearly double the 40 million today by 2050. This will lead to a significant increase in older adults driving vehicles for both necessity and pleasure. Unfortunately vision, cognitive skills and motor functions decline as we age. Here's what you need to know to keep your vision health in top shape, particularly while on the road driving.
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Rare Disease Day is February 28 [Infographic]
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Millions of Americans will join others around the world this month in observing Rare Disease Day (February 28).
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Thyroid awareness [Infographic]
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