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Advice for older people on staying safe in hot weather
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Washington, DC - Summer is here and it’s blazing hot! It is important to be aware of the health risks that higher temperatures can bring. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses. Knowing the signs and recognizing the dangers to avoid problems is essential. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, offers advice to help combat the dangers of hot weather.
What Free Will Looks Like in the Brain
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- Written by Jill Rosen Jill Rosen
- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Baltimore, Maryland - Johns Hopkins University researchers are the first to glimpse the human brain making a purely voluntary decision to act.
Health Care for the Healthy
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- Written by Dr. Summer Allen Dr. Summer Allen
- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - You don’t necessarily need to be seen on an annual basis if you’re doing well and don’t have any health concerns. It would be a good idea, however, to establish a primary health care provider for yourself. Then, make an appointment to see that provider to review the preventive screening tests and exams you need, and to decide how often you should have them done.
Bone Health as You Age
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- Written by Dr. Robert Wermers Dr. Robert Wermers
- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Calcium is crucial for long-term bone health. A calcium supplement is not always necessary, though. You may be able to get the calcium you need from your diet. Along with calcium, getting enough vitamin D and regularly engaging in weight-bearing aerobic and strengthening exercises also can protect your bones.
Gut Bacteria can Cause, Predict and Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis
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- Written by Colette Rector Colette Rector
- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - The bacteria in your gut do more than break down your food. They also can predict susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis, suggests Veena Taneja, Ph.D., an immunologist at Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine. Dr. Taneja recently published two studies ─ one in Genome Medicine and one in Arthritis and Rheumatology ─ connecting the dots between gut microbiota and rheumatoid arthritis.