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In today's fast-paced society, it's easy to feel stressed. Whether you're worried about money, time, work or relationships, stress can creep up out of nowhere. You may think that stress only affects your mental health, but it can also impact your physical health, especially if you don't take steps to mitigate it. Men, in particular, should take note.According to a national survey by Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center integrating clinical and hospital care with research…

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People go to great lengths to decrease their cancer risk. Many of us wear sunscreen, avoid processed foods, go for regular checkups and eat organic produce — but what if your risk is hereditary, rather than environmental?News stories about celebrities like Angelina Jolie have made people aware that mutations in the BRCA gene can cause breast and ovarian cancer, but that’s not the whole story. Researchers have discovered many genetic mutations that can cause a variety of cancers, including breast,…

If you've recently scheduled medical appointments or procedures, you may have noticed longer wait times than you expected. There's a reason for that: The U.S. currently needs more than 17,000 additional healthcare practitioners to keep up with demand, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration. Although healthcare provider shortages are occurring across the country, the problem is particularly acute in underserved rural and urban areas.One specific area of need is anesthesia care.…

Between school, after-school activities, sports, playdates and family outings, life can get so busy that you just grab any snack to fill up the backpacks, lunchboxes and bags that are a part of everyday life on the go. It's often hard to find the time and energy to prep better-for-you snacks for your family week after week.Sound familiar? If you've struggled with how to make sure your kitchen is stocked with snacks that are portable, satisfying and not filled with high fructose corn syrup or heavily…

When you were younger, you might have had “family game night,” huddled around the kitchen table with dice and tokens. Besides the happy memories this brings, those game nights may actually help boost one’s health. Social connections, sense of purpose and an active mind can be key parts of healthier aging. Coming together to play games can be one way to encompass all three — while helping to reduce isolation.In light of this, Ageless Innovation’s Reach Out and Play campaign, sponsored by AARP, will…