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The occasional fall or wobble happens. As we age, though, we can face new physical changes that make falling a more frequent — and dangerous — event. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four people 65 years or older fall each year. Stiff joints and muscles, slower reaction time, reduced peripheral awareness and other changes can increase the risk of falls. Aside from being painful or embarrassing, falls that occur later in life can also impact our long-term health. Those…

If you've been thinking about making improvements to your home and dreaming of the possibilities, you may be imagining expensive renovations or a complete design overhaul. But the truth is, you can start with smaller projects that offer a big impact. For example, one simple but effective and budget-friendly project that's frequently overlooked is updating your window coverings. This easy upgrade can have a significant effect on the aesthetics, energy savings and even safety of your living spaces.Here…

With heat waves, wildfires, droughts, hurricanes and more breaking records seemingly year after year — it’s impossible to ignore the impact of severe weather and natural disasters across the United States. Without proper planning and preparation, you may be leaving yourself, your family and your property susceptible to damage or harm.Consider the massive damage storms can cause to communities. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported more than $165 billion in damages from…

Sponsored by Alkermes, Inc.By Shari Hampton, Alcohol-free Since 2015 and Certified Life and Recovery CoachI can still remember the date. It was February 15, 2015. That was the day I decided I had enough: enough waking up with no recollection of what I did the night before, enough destroyed relationships, enough self-inflicted damage done to my body. February 15, 2015, was the day I decided to commit to a recovery journey from alcohol dependence.I had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol for 35…

Each September, we observe National Recovery Month to bring attention to the possibilities and pathways available to “Every Person. Every Family. Every Community.” CDC’s campaigns to Stop Overdose provide critical information about addiction and recovery, including the dangers associated with illegal fentanyl, the risks and consequences of mixing drugs, the lifesaving effects of naloxone, and how stigma is an ongoing challenge for those seeking help in recovery. With 300 Americans dying every day…

Sponsored by MerckDid you know that coughing is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor’s office? Dr. Warner Carr, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, sees hundreds of patients each year with respiratory conditions, including chronic cough, a cough lasting longer than eight weeks that affects approximately 12 million adults in the U.S.People with chronic cough commonly cough in “bouts” they cannot control, and usually feel a strong urge to cough or a tickle in their throat…