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  Healthy aging: Never too early—or too late

  Advice based on your current decade of life.
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  High-dose vaccine may protect seniors better

  Thanks to a new flu vaccine being distributed this flu season, seniors are getting more protection against serious seasonal flu viruses.
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  In a funk? Break out with these experiments.

  When you feel really down, even a single positive change can make a real difference. But if you experiment with three small changes in one week, you may increase your chances of lifting your spirits even more.
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  The smoker’s dilemma: Will I gain weight if I quit?

  Will I gain weight if I stop smoking? Maybe. Some weight gain is normal. The average person who decides to quit smoking gains about seven pounds. Some gain more, some less. And some people gain no weight at all.
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  Caring for someone with dementia? These tips may help.

  If you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia, you know how challenging your role can be. This is especially true with progressive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, where deterioration of brain function can affect a person’s behavior.
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  Research shows online care from dietitians helps control weight

  Where’s a dietitian when you need one the most? The e-Care for Heart Wellness study– which tested ways to help patients lower their blood pressure and risk for heart-disease and stroke–sought to solve this common need.
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  Kids need to lose weight? Set goals and work together

  Research-proven treatments for childhood and adolescent obesity exist, but they rely on regular one-on-one meetings with a trained health coach. These “behavioral” treatments are seldom available outside of research studies in specialty medical centers.