Senior Health

Parkinson's_Disease

Parkinson's disease impacts way more than previously believed, study finds

DEP: Elevated ozone levels could pose respiratory problems on Tuesday

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Dodging dementia: More of us get at least a dozen good, happy years after 65

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Living apart together: a new option for older adults

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Being clear about your last wishes can make death easier for you and loved ones

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Is there such a thing as normal aging?

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What we know and don’t know about memory loss after surgery

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Health Insurance

Medicare Advantage plans cleared to go beyond medical coverage — even groceries

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Older Americans are hooked on vitamins despite scarce evidence they work

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‘Aggressive’ new advance directive would let dementia patients refuse food

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Changing the way we look at dementia

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Home care agencies often wrongly deny Medicare help to the chronically ill

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For elder health, trips to the ER are often a tipping point

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The long goodbye: Coping with sadness and grief before a loved one dies

An overlooked epidemic: Older Americans taking too many unneeded drugs

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Alcohol consumption is rising among all Americans, but most staggering for seniors

A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine – so far

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The secret to chronic happiness as you age

Veteran's family: Suburban nursing home has 'gross' mice problem

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Asthma, more deadly with age, takes heavy toll on older adults

Counting on Medicaid to avoid life in a nursing home? That’s now up to Congress

Influx of elderly patients forces ER to practice comfort care

Like hunger or thirst, loneliness in seniors can be eased

To help ward off Alzheimer’s, think before you eat

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The legend of Aaron Nola began long before he became the Phillies' ace

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North Philly graffiti wall to come down, but a new canvas will replace it

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Kellyanne Conway draws ire for #ThaiCaveRescue tweet

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Which Sixers will be cut or traded before the regular season begins?

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Study: No, enjoying that full-fat ice cream won't kill you

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Honest Tom's Taco Shop has gone totally vegan and isn't looking back

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