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3 surprising risks of poor posture
Posted on November 29, 2018 - “Stand up straight,” Mom used to tell us. She was definitely on to something—and Harvard Medical School experts offer some advantages of good posture that you might not have considered!
Poor oral health linked to higher blood pressure, worse blood pressure control
Posted on November 27, 2018 - Could flossing bring down your blood pressure? The American Heart Association recently shed light on the connection between oral health and hypertension.
What Comes After the Roomba?
Posted on November 22, 2018 - Robots at home? Kind of a bust, reports the New York Times. Despite all the talk about home assistance robots, so far they don’t do much more than vacuum … but our aging population continues to provide incentive for research.
Supporting Dementia Caregivers
Posted on November 20, 2018 - It seems fitting that during November, we’ve been observing both Family Caregivers Month and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Millions of caregivers support the well-being of senior relatives. And caregivers whose loved ones are living with dementia carry an especially heavy load.
4 Tips to Enhance Daily Life for a Loved One with Alzheimers
Posted on November 15, 2018 - From the Psychology Today blog: Enhancing daily life for a loved one with Alzheimer’s often starts by empowering caregivers to cope with the increasing memory loss and behavioral changes that characterize the disease.
