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Do you remember when we first met?

Jun 29, 2022

Do you remember the first look or kiss you shared with your significant other? Co-reminiscence about early relationship development can boost feelings of closeness and support for older couples.

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4 evidence-based strategies to help you on your journey towards stroke recovery

Jun 23, 2022

From regaining arm function to communication skills, post-stroke recovery is no easy feat. However, research highlights a variety of strategies that stroke survivors can lean on.

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Prediabetes? How to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes

May 25, 2022

Prediabetes refers to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. In this video, Dr. Diana Sherifali discusses how lifestyle changes, regular monitoring of blood glucose levels, education, and medications can help someone with prediabetes prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

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Staying safe in and around water

May 18, 2022

Swimming and water fitness are often encouraged to promote health for people with chronic conditions. But being in and around water requires some precautions.

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Preventing type 2 diabetes with the “sunshine” vitamin?

May 12, 2022

Prevention, prevention, prevention. Can vitamin D supplementation help keep type 2 diabetes at bay? Research findings appear to be positive for certain populations.

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What’s on your bucket list?

May 4, 2022

A "bucket list" is a list of things you want to do or accomplish before you die. It can be a very good framework for thinking about your life goals, your health and your mortality, and discussing about it could help advance care planning.

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