Category Archives: Geriatrics

Is it safe yet to eat Romaine lettuce?

By Carolina Boyd Has 2018 turned into the year of eating dangerously?Ā  This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already investigated 22 foodborne outbreaks, including the recent E-coli investigation linked to California-grown Romaine lettuce. That’s the highest number of investigations in more than decade. The CDC says it is OK to eat …

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Want To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care of Your Eyes and Ears

By Allison Aubrey, NPR Correspondent By age 40, about 1 in 10 adults will experience some hearing loss. It happens so slowly and gradually, says audiologist Dina Rollins. “You don’t realize what you’re missing.” And even as it worsens, many people are in denial. By the time someone is convinced they have a hearing problem, …

No-Excuse, Commercial-Break Workouts

Felicia Sexton Commercial Break Exercise

If you’re a beginner, it’s a great way to start exercising, if you’re more advanced, try these moves for a longer period of time.