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FDA cracks down on dietary supplements marketed for Alzheimer's

Posted on March 4, 2019 - Federal officials are cracking down on supplement makers that claim that their products can treat Alzheimer’s and other diseases. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday sent 12 warning letters and five online advisory letters to companies whose products are being “illegally marketed as unapproved new drugs” to prevent, treat or cure Alzheimer’s, diabetes and cancer.

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Flu shots this winter providing moderate levels of protection, CDC data show

Posted on February 27, 2019 - his year’s flu shot is protecting about half of the people in the United States who have been vaccinated from getting sick enough from influenza to need medical care, according to new data, suggesting it’s providing moderate levels of protection.

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From Sitting to Moving … Make the Switch!

Posted on February 25, 2019 - Most of us know that exercise is a top factor in keeping us healthy as we grow older. Yet many well-intentioned, health-conscious older adults are unaware that even if they work out regularly, their health can still be harmed if they spend the rest of the day sitting around, whether it’s surfing the web while moving nothing but our wrist all evening, a day of couch potato mode in front of the TV, or knitting for hours. Or maybe you’re one of the increasing number of seniors who have put off retirement—good for your financial health and social life, but perhaps trapping you behind a desk all day?

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If a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Can Family Talk to the Doctor?

Posted on February 20, 2019 - In the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a senior and their family may be in denial, chalking up memory lapses and personality changes to “just getting older.” A recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine revealed that over half of people with dementia have never been diagnosed, or told about their diagnosis! But we shouldn’t bury our head in the sand. The earlier that Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed, the more time the person and family have to begin putting financial, legal and care planning in place.

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Be Warned: These Well-Intended Comments Are Actually Ageist

Posted on February 19, 2019 - Younger people—and some older folks—may mean well when they make certain “complimentary” comments. But AARP’s Disrupt Aging column thinks “My grandma is so cute,” “You don’t look 65” and even “You look great” can feel demeaning.

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