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July 18, 2022Jul 18, 2022988: A Direct Line for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support
Effective July 16, 2022, the number 988 will serve as a direct link for suicide prevention and crisis support.
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July 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022New guidance issued on daily aspirin use in older adults
According to new guidance from the Preventive Services Task Force, adults 60+ shouldn't start taking daily, low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attacks or strokes.
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July 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022Time for a mid-year wellness check-up
Summer is usually associated with leisure activities. But this is also the perfect time to do a mid-year health and wellness check-up.
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June 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022Safety, security for city’s older adults remains a top priority
Safety is top of mind for our city’s older adults, who have expressed concerns for their personal safety amid record-high gun violence and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 27, 2022May 27, 2022Home safety tips for older adults
To help you remain healthy and independent, it’s important to avoid injuries in your home, including falls, burns and poisonings.
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May 27, 2022May 27, 2022Atrial fibrillation: How to stay healthy
Atrial fibrillation (AFib), is the most common type of arrhythmia, a very irregular, and often rapid, rhythm that can lead to blood clots in the heart.
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May 5, 2022May 5, 2022Tips to reduce, manage arthritis pain
Arthritis affects about 25% of U.S. adults. The following tips can help reduce arthritis symptoms, including pain.
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May 5, 2022May 5, 2022City works to improve health disparities
A striking feature of aging is that it is characterized by two disparities, geographic and racial, that combine to negatively impact healthy aging.
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April 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022Parkinson’s disease: What to look for
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a long-term brain disorder where the central nervous system degenerates, affecting the body’s motor functions.
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