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Cuts Force Families To Make Hard Choices 0
Shirley Miller, an 85-year-old widow, has lived on the 10th floor of an aging rent-subsidized apartment building in Winter Park, Fla., for 21 years, close to her friends, church and doctors. Miller remains sharp and independent, but one health problem…- Professional Medical
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Limoncello-Mint Sorbet with Fresh Blackberries 0
Try this yummy summer treat!Limoncello, the citrusy Italian liqueur, brightens this sorbet. It’s nice to have a bottle on hand to splash with soda in a spritzer or macerate with fruit for a quick dessert. Yield 8 servings (serving size:…- Professional Medical
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Millions Can’t Afford Health Insurance 0
TUESDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) — Most people in the United States who try to buy an individual health insurance policy on their own never end up getting coverage, often because the premiums are just too expensive, according to a…- Professional Medical
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Garden Revival! 0
“I’ve never dug a hole in my life,” Helen Mayberry confessed. “Frankly, I never really had my hand in dirt.” Yet this spring, the 77-year-old retiree from Galena, Ill., was getting down and dirty. Along with dozens of her neighbors…- Professional Medical
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Keeping Your Joints Healthy 0
There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, but all have one thing in common: These different diseases affect joints. Many of them also affect the areas and structures surrounding joints. Perhaps more important, arthritis is painful and can…- Professional Medical
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COPD Linked to Mental Decline 0
THURSDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) — Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease appears linked to lower cognitive function in older adults, making it more difficult for them to remember and perform daily tasks, a new study finds. Researchers at Mount Sinai…- Professional Medical
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