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Men’s Health Month Wordfind

April 28, 2021 — June 20 is Father’s Day, and the whole month of June is Men’s Health Month. This is a special awareness period first recognized by Congress in 1994 and celebrated around the world. The goal is to educate men, boys, and their families and friends about preventable health problems, and to encourage them to be more... Read More

Father’s Day Grilling With a South American Flavor

April 28, 2021 — Will Dad be firing up the grill for a traditional Father’s Day party? Get out of the burger rut and get healthy with these two Latin-style recipes. Argentinian Grilled Steak With Salsa Criolla Makes 4 servings Ingredients For the sauce 1 large, ripe tomato (cored, seeded, and finely chopped, about 1/2 cup) 1/4 small red onion (finely... Read More

Aging & Caregiving in the News

April 28, 2021 — Information, updates, and interesting tidbits from around the country and the world Doctors should speak up about the COVID-19 vaccine. Social isolation raises the risk of falls. An epidemic of Social Security fraud. Doctors Urged to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine With Patients “We’re lonely, we’re bored, we want to hug our grandkids—we just want things to... Read More

Infographic: Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

April 28, 2021 — May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Each year almost 150,000 people in the U.S. die from a stroke. Millions of stroke survivors are living with disability and loss of independence. Today, stroke treatment and rehabilitation are more effective than ever, but prevention and quick diagnosis remain a top priority. Check out this infographic for a... Read More

Fighting Ageism in 2021

April 28, 2021 — Remember that hateful “boomer remover” nickname for the coronavirus? Or certain politicians who implied that the rate of death and serious illness among older adults was “a small price to pay” for opening up businesses? Mockery of older people who were less proficient in communications technologies became standard cliché of the time. And now we’re... Read More