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Posted on June 19, 2017 - When we look at fossils of early man, we might be in awe of their heavy, powerful bones. Yet research from University of Cambridge in the UK reveals the surprising truth that our own bones have the potential to be just as strong.

Posted on June 14, 2017 - More seniors are trying yoga. Here’s a Seattle program designed especially for people older than 50.

Posted on June 12, 2017 - Yet another benefit of music: Could it help seniors who have hearing loss better understand speech when they’re in a noisy room?

Posted on June 7, 2017 - Loneliness is a serious health problem for older adults. Studies over the past decade have found that feeling isolated can cause depression, raise our blood pressure, suppress our immune system, hasten the signs of Alzheimer’s disease, and increase the perception of pain. Lonely people are less likely to exercise or eat a nutritious diet. A March 2017 study from the American Psychological Association even noted that people who feel lonely have a worse time of it when they come down with the common cold!

Posted on June 5, 2017 - June is Cataract Awareness Month, a great time to get an eye exam. During the exam, your doctor will check for the presence of cataracts, which are caused by the clouding of the lens of the eye. Cataracts cause dull, blurry vision and make it harder to take part in normal, daily activities.