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Best anti-germ soap

Nov 25, 2024 · · Stress & Anxiety
Q: I have many guests coming over during this holiday season. Should I be using an antibacterial soap in order to cut down on germ spreading? A: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are not more effective at preventing illness than plain soap and … Read More
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Random bruising

Nov 25, 2024 · · Stress & Anxiety
Q: I keep finding bruises on my body, but I don’t recall bumping into anything. What might be causing this? A:Random bruising is common among older adults and often occurs without a clear cause. As we age, our skin becomes thinner and loses some of the protective fatty layer that … Read More

Holiday drinking

Nov 25, 2024 · · Stress & Anxiety
Q: What precautions do you have for drinking during the holidays? A: As we age, our bodies process alcohol differently, often making us more sensitive to its effects, such as headaches and drowsiness, which can increase the risk of falls. Alcohol can also interact negatively with many medications, such as … Read More

Give the Gift of Music

Nov 25, 2024 · · Stress & Anxiety
Music has a profound impact on people of all ages. It can boost mood, enhance cognitive function, and provide comfort and joy. “Music engages and exercises so many different parts of the brain in the real-time. There’s virtually nothing else that can do that, and it’s fun,” says Mark Tramo, … Read More

How Do Antidepressants Change How You Think and Feel?

Nov 25, 2024 · · Stress & Anxiety
An estimated one in 10 people in the United States take antidepres­sant medications. Most people take them for symptoms of depression, but the drugs are also prescribed to help individuals deal with conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, and other psychological disorders. Research suggests that about 70 percent of people … Read More

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