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Adults 65 and older should get their annual flu shot between mid-September and early October, according to Dr. Robert Hopkins Jr., medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.

Older adults should get their flu shots now. Here’s why they also need stronger vaccines

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September 8, 2024
3 disagreements that every married couple should take seriously
Family

3 disagreements that every married couple should take seriously

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September 7, 2024
Workplace wellness programs get a bad rap—but HR departments can’t get enough of them for a reason
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Workplace wellness programs get a bad rap—but HR departments can’t get enough of them for a reason

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September 6, 2024
Both hospital and residential sinks are breeding grounds for pathogens capable of causing illnesses including pneumonia, wound infections, and Legionnaires’ disease, according to researchers at Flinders University in South Australia.
Health

Your sink is a breeding ground for bacteria that cause pneumonia and Legionnaires’ disease. How to keep it clean

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September 6, 2024
Man with gray hair and beard seated at the gym holding weights; woman with weights and gray hair in background

Medicare and gym memberships: Here’s what’s covered and what’s not

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September 5, 2024
September and October are ideal flu vaccination periods for most people, who need only a single dose each season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health

New flu shots have arrived. Here’s the best time to get your annual vaccine

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September 3, 2024
How to keep a disagreement from turning into toxic conflict
Mind

How to keep a disagreement from turning into toxic conflict

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September 3, 2024
Is melatonin or ashwagandha better for sleep? Experts weigh in
Health

Is melatonin or ashwagandha better for sleep? Experts weigh in

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September 1, 2024
Photo of Novak Djokovic during a match
Life

Tennis players may live 10 years longer. How the sport boosts physical and mental health

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August 31, 2024
Staying fit as you age isn’t just about exercise. Experts say to prioritize these 4 habits

Staying fit as you age isn’t just about exercise. Experts say to prioritize these 4 habits

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August 31, 2024
Warren Buffett eating an ice cream pop while surrounded by a crowd

Warren Buffett turns 94 today. His secret to longevity? Coca-Cola, candy, and a life of joy

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August 30, 2024
young woman at the wheel of a car at night, police lights in the background
Mind

The dangers of driving high—and why so many believe it’s safe when it’s not

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August 30, 2024
Sleeper-inners, rejoice! Getting a late start on the weekends isn’t just an indulgence, it could also be beneficial to your heart health, suggests a new study out of China.
Health

Sleeping in on weekends could cut your risk of heart disease by up to 20%, new study shows

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August 30, 2024
A warming climate poses new health risks for runners
Life

A warming climate poses new health risks for runners

By Michael Phillis and The Associated Press
August 30, 2024
Citing skyrocketing COVID spread, the FDA announced in late August that it had approved Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax vaccines early.
Health

New COVID vaccines are here. What to know about latest shots in wake of nation’s biggest summer surge

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August 29, 2024

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