Will The VA Cover the Cost of Eyeglasses?
If you qualify for VA health care benefits, you may be able to get some or all of your vision care through VA. Here…
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Can You Feel the Heat? Stay Hydrated This Summer
Before you rush out to bask in the summer glory, there’s something we need to talk about: hydration—especially for you, our beloved adult.
Read MoreGallbladder Removal: Relieve Pain, Enjoy Favorite Foods Again
Gallbladder attacks after eating rich foods are so common at the end of the year that general surgeons call the period between Thanksgiving and…
Read MoreAre Crossword Puzzles Good for Brain Health? Maybe…
If the New York Times crossword has been your favorite pastime for years, learning to square dance may be better for your brain health.…
Read MoreNavigating the Waters: Financial Considerations When Retiring in Your Fifties
For many people, retiring at age 50 is a dream characterized by a life full of leisure and adventure. However, this milestone requires careful…
Read MoreHow To Improve Your Memory at Any Age
Memory is a hugely important and relevant skill for daily life. It is also the kind of thing that can slip away from you…
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Recognizing and Preventing Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver, if you’re starting to feel like you’re reaching your breaking point, you may be on the road to caregiver burnout. It might be…
Read MoreImagine a Dementia-Friendly Community for You, Me, and Everyone
The Dementia Friendly Community movement focuses on fostering awareness, understanding, support, and inclusion for people living with dementia—and their care partners.
Read MoreEducating Healthcare Professionals To Meet the Future
You might be surprised to learn that one of the region’s leading employers is also one of its most prominent educators—St. Luke’s University Health…
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Women Over 50 Need Regular GYN Exams
Many older women stop seeing their gynecologist after their childbirth years. Rachel O’Connell, MD, of St. Luke’s OB/GYN, cautions them that many gynecological issues…
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