Wellness

This article can explore how food can help enhance quality of life and offer ideas for activities to create festive foods with family during the holiday season.

This article can share tips for how to drive safely and discuss the types of precautions older adults may need to take before revving up the motor.

This discussion can examine valid research into treatments involving stem cells as well as supposed "cures" that are marketed without scientific basis.

This article can examine the ways sleep affects blood pressure, the immune system, heart health and more.

This article could highlight foods that are conducive to sleep, as well as a few to avoid if a good night’s rest is the goal. A sidebar could offer eating-related sleep hygiene tips, such as not eating dinner too close to bedtime.

Whether moving into a small home, an assisted living facility or nursing home, this article can discuss the ins and outs of downsizing, including reducing possessions through garage sales and donations, touring home facilities, managing expectations and making necessary changes to living wills and more.

This article can caution about the possible health consequences of chronic sleep deprivation. A sidebar can explain the link between interrupted sleep and weight gain.

This article can offer fall prevention tips and ways to improve bone health.

This article can offer tips for protecting furry friends—just in case.

This infographic can emphasize how organ donation improves and saves lives, and how to register to be a donor.

This article can cover general health benefits as well as how a service dog or emotional support dog can help people with PTSD.

This article can identify common phobias—of clowns, popped balloons, throwing up, costumed characters, public speaking, particular foods, and dogs—along with aspects of health care that trigger anxiety, such as getting an MRI scan and seeking treatment.

This tip can be part of a larger story about sleep hygiene or the lead-in for a story about insomnia.

This article can explore whether blue-light-filtering glasses are worth the cost. It can also give tips for a better night sleep.

This article can feature a geriatrician’s tips for when and how to start a conversation about limiting or managing a loved one’s digital device use.

This article can explore common nutrient deficiencies, such as iron, vitamin D or calcium, and signs a person may have one. The article can also cover when to visit a provider to undergo testing to confirm a deficiency.

This short can highlight a study showing brief but consistent self-monitoring makes a big difference in weight loss. It can also recommend apps to aid that effort.

This article can cover lesser-known information about spring allergies. For instance, the best time to start taking medication to help prevent spring allergy symptoms is a couple of weeks before springtime begins; a mild winter can equal a more challenging spring for seasonal allergy sufferers; some studies show acupuncture may provide relief for people with springtime allergies; and a hat and sunglasses can help reduce exposure to pollen allergens.

This article can teach older adults how they can change course with diet and exercise.

This article can help patients understand the importance of bringing a list of every medication, even over-the-counter ones, to each doctor's visit.

This article could discuss the differences and similarities between Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

This article can discuss common conditions, such as depression and hypothyroidism, that can cause memory loss.

This article can discuss the importance of seeking the professional opinion of a primary care physician over at-home DNA kits, and the power in knowing family health history and scheduling necessary preventive screenings.

This article can discuss the possible need to review bedtime routines and sleep hygiene to make the change from poor quality sleep to a great night's sleep.

This article can discuss how activated charcoal can affect the body and the associated risks of using it as a supplement.

This article can provide examples of certain workouts and their benefits for individuals who are in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.

This article could explain what ear crystals are and discuss treatment options, including the Epley maneuver.

This article could break down the differences between kettlebells and traditional weights, list fitness benefits and potential contraindications, and suggest some basic kettlebell exercises. A sidebar could promote a hospital's fitness programs, if relevant.

This article can explain what we know today versus what we knew when the new coronavirus hit the U.S. and how to protect against this and other viruses.

This article can highlight the dangers of delaying care and when to seek medical attention, regardless of coronavirus-related fear.

This article could help individuals who have had COVID-19 identify any lingering mental health side effects.

This article can cover the signs of anemia and some common causes.

This article can alert readers to seniors' risk for hypothermia in cold weather or a cold home.

This article can discuss those risk factors and offer ways to minimize complications from birth control pills.

This article could discuss what people can do to help solve the problem, such as use antibiotics appropriately, get vaccinated and choose antibiotic-free animal products.

This article could discuss how utilizing coloring books can help adults relax during stressful times.

This article will examine the reasons behind this—including an increased prevalence in digestive issues in younger people—and explain the different screening options.

This article can cover the parts of the colon, how the colon works, why colon health is important, how disease can affect its function, signs and symptoms of colon issues and when to seek care for them. A sidebar or blurb can discuss the importance of a screening colonoscopy, who needs to have one and when they should get it.

This article can cover why we seem hardwired to eat heartier in the winter and how to use it as an opportunity to enjoy a wider variety of produce. A recipe featuring root vegetables can be included.

This article could explain how to recognize and overcome cognitive dulling to keep moving forward, be productive and find joy in one's routine.

This article can discuss the positive effects of caffeine as well as its risks, and offer tips for safe caffeine consumption.

This article can provide guidance about when and how to sanitize them.

This article can explain the importance of the circadian rhythm and the benefits of rising with the sun and winding down when the sun goes down. A sidebar can offer tips to relaxing at night.

This article can discuss the study’s findings. A sidebar can present some ways to encourage a more positive outlook.

This article can weigh the pros and cons of chocolate consumption and offer guidelines for healthy indulgence.

This article can include basic information about CBD and whether it can help treat pain or improve sleep. A sidebar can list proven medical solutions that can help with pain or poor sleep.

This article could look at ways "weak ties," such as talking to a pharmacist or the cashier at the grocery store, can help boost individuals' well-being and their other, closer relationships.

This article can explain how to properly care for a cast or splint while an injury heals.

This article can discuss how to properly care for contact lenses to help keep eyes in tip-top shape.

This article can discuss the physical and emotional advantages of coordinating with and delegating tasks to family and friends when caregiving.

This article can shine a light on the connection between cancer therapy and heart disease and touch on why it’s important for patients to keep their cardiologist informed about their cancer treatment. A sidebar can include cancer treatment's impact on fertility and what can be done before treatment starts to preserve fertility.

This article can explore how a person's friends can affect eating choices and exercise, whether they're around or not.

This article can help people understand how to identify reliable sources and weed out unreliable ones.

This article can take a myth-vs.-fact format to clarify who is eligible to provide this lifesaving service.

This article can detail the health benefits of decluttering, as well as tips to get started.

This article can explore the brain benefits of silence. A sidebar can include tips for how to seek out silence in a noisy world.

This article can also include other easy ways to limit the misery of allergy season.

This article can weigh the pros and cons of telemedicine vs. in-person visits.

This article could explain this hotline and its value.

This article can use a "true or false" format to examine claims about the effects of water, chocolate, stress, laundry products, dietary calcium and sun exposure.

This article can cover how business travel affects people's well-being and what can be done to make business trips less unhealthy.

This article can provide tips for how to spring clean to help reduce asthma and allergy triggers inside the home.

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This article can list ways to support a healthy immune system for seniors.

This article can discuss the science behind how holiday lights can boost mood and offer tips for safe decorating.

As an article or tear-out infographic for the fridge, this piece can educate readers about when wild-caught varieties are in season and what to look for when buying fish.

This article can examine signs of mental health problems in seniors and the ways that treatment can help.

This article shares top choices for health and the environment—vegetarian or vegan, Mediterranean, MIND diet, Nordic diet and flexitarian.

This article could cover what people need to know about bats and rabies and how to stay safe. A sidebar could discuss postexposure prophylaxis. If an individual might have been exposed to a rabid animal, receiving PEP soon after exposure and before symptoms begin is critical.

This article can outline types of exercise seniors can do safely in winter, whether at home or in fitness classes, to improve their core strength and stay on their feet.

This article can provide tips for how to be a good patient advocate as a senior or a caregiver for an older adult.

This article could give strategies to reduce afternoon burnout, including avoiding sleep debt, getting outside every day and eating more balanced meals.

This article can explain different types of foot pain, how to self-treat them and when to seek care.

This article can define asthma, list its most common symptoms and discuss how to manage this condition.

This discussion can explain the benefits of regularly checking blood pressure at home as well as during visits to the doctor.

This article can correct the misconception and discuss healthy alternatives.

This article could introduce the types of weight loss applications for smartphones and discuss whether they’re an effective tool for individuals looking to lose weight or track their health.

This article can highlight ways for seniors to get creative and social, such as signing up for classes or hosting a painting party.

This article can discuss the vaccines older adults should speak with their providers about and how often to update them.

This short can discuss why it's a good idea to get an allergy test for penicillin if you have a childhood history of rashes, hives, itching or swelling.

This article could explain these findings to the average consumer.

This article can explore the different methods of handling this frustrating illness, such as seeking psychotherapy or something as simple as limiting exposure to negative news coverage.

This article could discuss whether energy bars are healthy meal replacement options and offer tips for how to choose the healthiest products.

This article can discuss the relationship between hearing loss and feelings of isolation and offer advice to address the issue.

As people embark on post-holiday diet plans, this article can explain why balancing the major macronutrients may be a more successful way to lose weight. Protein digests slowly (but too much can damage the kidneys), healthy fats and fiber from whole grains and fresh produce aid satiety, and carbohydrates provide energy. A sidebar can provide a daily or weekly meal plan.

This article can cover what the study found and what foods provide vitamin K.

This article can discuss the necessary changes to make at home so it remains a safe haven, and other factors to consider when deciding whether to age in place.

This article can include options for having fun via Skype or other virtual platforms, such as storytelling, show and tell and puppet plays. For older children, this article can suggest online games that grandparents can join without needing a lot of eye-hand coordination.

This article (or infographic) can suggest a brain activity and a physical activity for each day of the week.

This article could discuss how nature can sometimes be the best medicine.

This article can share a provider's perspective on these choices as well as advice on how to make lifestyle changes a habit.

This article can educate readers about several common drugs that may cause depression as a side effect, with information about how to identify possible medication-related depression and when to discuss changes to medications with a doctor.

This article can expand on what this diet is and also provide healthy tips to lose weight from a physician or registered dietitian. A sidebar can share a healthy recipe.

This article can help caregivers ease an older adult’s transition to a nursing home by providing tips for how to make visits more pleasant, how to ensure the person still feels connected to family, and ways to give the individual’s space a personal touch that makes him or her feel comforted and loved.

This article can examine how mammography developed and changed over the years by taking a "look-how-far-we've-come" approach to talking about breast cancer diagnostics. An alternative to covering the overall history of mammography could be to focus on the history of mammography and breast cancer treatment at a specific facility/health system.

This article could list ways to reduce one's risk.

This article can highlight the growing number of cancer survivors (up to 17 million, according to the American Cancer Society) and highlight why survival rates are increasing.

This article can define safe alcohol consumption for men and women, list the signs of overconsumption, and explore what too much alcohol does to the body.

This article can help seniors get started on their memoirs.