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Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do
The global rise in temperatures spawns more frequent and intense heat waves. Prolonged or extreme heat…
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Oral health function linked to markers of lifestyle-related diseases in older adults
The term ‘oral health’ refers to the health of the mouth, teeth, gums, and other related…
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Social isolation is a major health risk for older adults. Groups across Mass. are stepping up.
Every day, the senior center at the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers in Cambridge offers an…
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Slower arm movements linked to greater fall risk for older adults
New University of Arizona Health Sciences-led research suggests that strengthening arms could reduce injuries for older…
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