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Texas Oncology Brings Compassionate Cancer Care Closer To Home
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (189+ words) Texas Oncology is dedicated to giving its cancer patients "more breakthroughs, more victories." Dr. Mike Lattanzi, a medical oncologist specializing in prostate and urologic cancers, stopped by Studio 512 to tell us more about what the practice can offer. "When you're…...
Staying ahead of vision changes as you age
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (46+ words) WCNC+ welcomes Dr. Amanda Nanasy, a sports vision specialist. She has some solutions for eyesight issues related to a condition known as presbyopia. WCNC+ welcomes Dr. Amanda Nanasy, a sports vision specialist. She has some solutions for eyesight issues related…...
Keep Your Eyes Healthy And Strong Even As You Age With These 4 Tips
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (432+ words) You only get one pair of eyes, so protecting them is crucial. Eye strain gets worse as we age, either because you're constantly staring at screens, or because of outside and even chronic health conditions. The good news is that…...
How To Get Rid of Brain Fog Fast: 12 Tricks To Sharpen Focus in Minutes
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (538+ words) If feels like your brain is a little sluggish, try these tricks clear your mind and sharpen your focus: Dairy foods like Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are packed with protein. In a study published in the Journal of Dairy…...
MVP also among local insurers with changes to Medicare plans
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (531+ words) SCHENECTADY- MVP Health Care of Schenectady says that rising medical costs and new federal Medicare rules are driving changes to the Medicare Advantage plans it is offering members in 2026. Local insurers MVP and CDPHP, which is located in Albany, are…...
Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (883+ words) It's a familiar experience for many Americans: You're watching your favorite show and suddenly you're ambushed by an ad for a drug whose name sounds like a Wi-Fi password, before a relentlessly cheerful voice tells you to "Ask your doctor…...
How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1008+ words) The need to move to a nursing home, assisted living facility or another type of care setting often comes suddenly, setting off an abrupt, daunting search. It's likely something no one ever wanted, but knowing what to look for and…...
Choosing assisted living? These insider tips make the search so much easier
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (830+ words) When Baskin had to find assisted living for her mother, who had Alzheimer's, no one guided her through the process. "Looking back, I made a lot of mistakes, not because I didn't care, but because I didn't know what I…...
Older adults with high-dose flu shot had lower risk of Alzheimer's, study shows | Health Watch
1+ week, 4+ day ago (62+ words) A study by Massachusetts General Hospital found that older adults who got the high-dose flu vaccine had 20% lower Alzheimer's and related dementia than those who received standard flu vaccines. A study by Massachusetts General Hospital found that older adults who…...
Fundraiser for safe space for end-of-life relatives
1+ week, 6+ day ago (363+ words) A team of nurses dedicated to looking after people at the end of their lives are hoping to raise funds to create a room specifically for families of patients. The palliative care team at New Cross Hospital are set to…...