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Healthy People 2030 Next Avenue

WEBFor the first time, in order to focus more intently on the highest priorities, Healthy People 2030 reduced the amount to 358 measurable goals. The second most recent initiative, Healthy People

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The Importance of Social Health

WEBSocialization has a serious part to play in overall health. Credit: @amefikri via Twenty20 Thomas, a lecturer in social work at Brunel University London, says it …

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Easy Fitness Tests to See If You're in Good Shape

WEBThis is a test of muscle strength. • Stay on your toes. Balance on your toes for 30 seconds without touching your heels to the ground; a test of balance. • Balance on …

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How to Get and Understand Your Medical Test Results

WEBHowever, this is crucial: you don't want to try to interpret the test results yourself. Instead, you can use your results to call your physician the same day and go …

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How to Buy Health Insurance on the Marketplace for 2021

WEBCredit: HealthCare.gov. Be sure to learn about a policy's out-of-pocket maximum; it's the most you'd have to pay in 2021 for deductibles and co-payments for in …

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Mental Health: Fortifying Your Emotional Resiliency

WEBResilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional and behavioral …

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The Surprising Connection Between Height and Health

WEBJuly 1, 2013. |. Health. You might not have noticed yet, but you're probably shrinking. About four out of five people lose height as they get older, usually beginning in their 40s. For …

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Life Span vs. Health Span Next Avenue

WEBLife Span vs. Health Span. Life span is the quantity. Health span is the quality. Roger Daltrey wailed on The Who's first hit in 1965, "I hope I die before I get …

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Making Rural Health Care More Age-Friendly

WEBSmall Towns, Big Needs: Making Health Care in Rural America More Age-Friendly. Rural health care can be exceptionally good, but more often it is limited by …

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Is It Healthier to Keep Working More Years or to Retire

WEBThe answer: possibly. There have been various studies on the subject in recent years, with mixed results. A 2017 study from economists in the Netherlands found …

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Writing and Sharing Your Story Can Help You Navigate a Serious …

WEBBrewster is the founder of Health Story Collaborative (HSC). This nonprofit group provides opportunities for people to engage with others, share their stories and …

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COVID-19 Health Rationing: What You Need to Know Next Avenue

WEBDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona has become the first state in U.S. history to implement what's known as Crisis Standards of Care, which some refer to as a …

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What to Know About the New Surprise Medical Bills Law

WEBMoney & Policy. Back in December 2020, Congress passed, and then President Donald Trump signed, the No Surprises Act, a bipartisan law aiming to protect …

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Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Next Avenue

WEBMedigap is not offered (or needed) because these plans cap annual out-of-pocket expenses. In one suburb of New York City, the caps on out-of-pocket expenses …

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When to Share Health Information on Social Media

WEBA 2014 survey by marketing firm Liquid Grids found that 30 percent of respondents shared a personal health experience on Facebook or another social site in …

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How Religion Can Affect Health

WEBThere is power in talking openly about mental health and mental illness. Featuring expert insight and personal stories, find support and resources on how to …

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Exploring Second Act Careers in Health and Fitness

WEBA report from the Department of Health and Human Services reveals a remarkable trend – from 1998 to 2018, the percentage of adults over 65 meeting aerobic …

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How to Limit Talking About Health Conditions with Friends

WEBCommiserating with friends offers a core sense of security. "Being able to share risks associated with our health that we consider threats helps to ground and …

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The Pros and Cons of Mobile Health Apps

WEBMobile health apps run the gamut, claiming to help monitor and improve sleep habits, improve cognition, manage medication, prevent falls, diagnose skin …

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Why Louisville Has Made Aging Care a Top Priority

WEBCredit: Adobe Stock Turns out, Louisville (population 1.3 million) is home to America’s largest cluster of aging care businesses, such as nursing homes, home-based …

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