Image via Wikipedia As people age, their diets may need to change, especially if their diets are not well-balanced. Generally, doctors will recommend a well-balanced diet for elders, meaning that they should eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, protein and whole grains to maintain and improve overall health. According to Ruth Frechman, registered dietician and... »
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California Whooping cough epidemic spurs officials to urge vaccinations for the elderly, children and pregnant women
California public health officials on Monday strongly urged elderly adults, children and pregnant women to get vaccinated against whooping cough, citing an epidemic in the state that is on track to be the worst in 50 years. Nearly 1,500 cases of whooping cough, or... »
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Join Maria Shriver for the Alzheimer’s March and Vigil in October
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Remembering a Football Legend
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