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Can Flip-Flops Ease Knee Pain?

Can Flip-Flops Ease Knee Pain?

A new study says that flip-flops may ease knee arthritis pain, but what's good for the knee may not be good for the foot.

Gluten-Free Goodies

Gluten-Free Goodies

GALLERY: Embrace a gluten-free lifestyle with these foods.

How Silence Can be Bad for Your Health

How Silence Can be Bad for Your Health

Dr. Oz offers advice on why you shouldn't keep quiet at a doctor's appointment.

'Live Smart' Tips

'Live Smart' Tips

VIDEO: The little things you do everyday can add years to your life.

7 Ways You Could be Hurting Your Heart

7 Ways You Could be Hurting Your Heart

VIDEO: Are you putting your heart at risk? Find out how you can prevent becoming the next victim of heart disease.

STDs, midlife and beyond

STDs, midlife and beyond

Baby boomers are experiencing a new kind of boom-STDs. Find out why they're on the rise.

Vitamin D for Healthy Bones?

Vitamin D for Healthy Bones?

A recent study concluded that vitamin D given alone in doses of 10 to 20 micrograms per day is not effective in bone fracture prevention.

Set a Walking Pace for 'Stayin' Alive'

Set a Walking Pace for 'Stayin' Alive'

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults get a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per...

Aging Bikers Hit the Road Harder

Aging Bikers Hit the Road Harder

Motorcycle riders are growing older and, as a result, more are getting injured.

Joint Pain Supplements Examined

Joint Pain Supplements Examined

Glucosamine, chondroitin are popular treatments for osteoarthritis.

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More Seniors

A New Wrinkle?

  • A New Wrinkle?

    • Find out why many patients are opting for longer-lasting skin fillers or may abandon cosmetic treatments altogether.

    Many Options Offered for Caregiving

  • Many Options Offered for Caregiving

    • The book, "Stages of Senior Care," is a step-by-step guidebook for families and seniors.

    Elderly Get ER Care Without Chaos

  • Elderly Get ER Care Without Chaos

    • Number of geriatric units may grow as nation ages.

    Overdue Medical Bills?

  • Overdue Medical Bills?

    • Tap into these tips to help avoid damaging your credit score and hearing from a collection agency.

    Shaking up Alzheimer's patients

  • Shaking up Alzheimer's patients

    • A group of researchers at St. Louis University is taking a closer look at a nutritional shake that seems to improve verbal memory in...

    Medical ID Bracelets Go Glam

  • Medical ID Bracelets Go Glam

    • They have gotten more stylish through the years and now come in silver, gold and titanium, some in leather, others even studded with...

    Revisiting Retinol

  • Revisiting Retinol

    • Even lower doses of the vitamin A formulation improve fine lines, studies show.

    Test Your Diabetes Knowledge

    • 1. Seniors are vulnerable to diabetes and heart disease.

      • A. True

      • B. False

    • 2. What percentage of Americans over 60 have diabetes?

      • A. More than 20%

      • B. More than 50%

    Today's Successful Aging Tip

    If you are responsible for the care of an elderly, diabetic family member, make sure you educate yourself about the disease. Attend a diabetes education class with your loved one so you can learn how best you can help them.

    Test Your Breast Cancer Knowledge

    • 1. Breasts become denser as a woman gets older.

      • A. True

      • B. False

    • 2. Breast cancer in women under the age of 40 often has the worst prognosis.

      • A. True

      • B. False

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