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COVID-19 Scams: From Identity Theft to Bogus Contact Tracers

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What the 'Friends Talk Money' podcast hosts advise to stay safe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 | By Richard Eisenberg

The Alexander Technique: A Mind-Body Practice for All of Us

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Musicians and actors have long embraced this route to ease of movement

AUGUST 31, 2020 | By Patricia Corrigan

How Acupuncture Can Help With Pain During the Pandemic

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Under new rules, Medicare now covers some acupuncture treatments

AUGUST 27, 2020 | By Margie Zable Fisher

Feeling Foggy After Cancer Treatment? It Could Be Chemo Brain

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Why this side effect happens and what to do about it

JUNE 4, 2020 | By Barbra Williams Cosentino

Don’t Hit the Snooze Button on Sleep Technology

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Watches, headbands and more to track your zzzzs and maybe sleep better

MARCH 6, 2020 | By Randy Rieland

More Than Chemo: A Different Way to Treat Cancer

Jasmine Guha-Castle prefers a 'whole-person' approach to cancer treatment, which she receives at the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment

Why some patients prefer a method that extends beyond traditional therapies

FEBRUARY 7, 2020 | By Helene Engler

How I Became Hooked on Opioids and Eventually Got Off Them

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A prescription for diabetic peripheral neuropathy started the journey

JANUARY 24, 2020 | By George Lorenzo

Should You Be Pro-Probiotics?

A physician and naturopath weigh in about these supplements

JANUARY 8, 2020 | By Carli Pierson

Could Meditation Benefit Cognitive Function?

Here’s what researchers know so far

DECEMBER 9, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

How Meditation Can Ease the Path of Grieving

A writer's experience and an expert's advice

DECEMBER 2, 2019 | By Suzanne Boles

How Meditation Can Help With Chronic Pain

Experts say meditation can work as well as medications for some people

NOVEMBER 25, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

Do You Meditate? Here’s Why You Might Want To

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Millions around the world find physical, mental and spiritual benefits to meditation

NOVEMBER 18, 2019 | By Debbie Musser

Sleepless in Suburbia

The ultimate goal? To sleep as soundly as her husband

OCTOBER 28, 2019 | By Liane Kupferberg Carter

Moving Back to the City in Midlife

When life is making you lonely, you can always move: Downtown

OCTOBER 22, 2019 | By Diane Eastabrook

How to Be a Patient: A Comprehensive Book on Exactly That

The author, a nurse, gives an inside scoop on modern medicine

OCTOBER 11, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

Rejuvenation Retreats: Take a Step Away From the World

New skills, new friends and new perspectives can help women recharge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

Retired Cop Coaches Older Adults in Medical Cannabis Use

Many find the drug eases pain and helps with sleep and other medical issues

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 | By PBS NewsHour

What are the Best Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms?

Woman who is experiencing insomnia

Hormonal and non-hormonal methods can be effective, depending on the individual

AUGUST 12, 2019 | By Donna Pols Trump

How Electromagnetic Stimulation Can Improve Memory

The technology targets the hippocampus to reverse age-related memory loss

JULY 17, 2019 | By Kelsey Ogletree

How to Find a Trustworthy Medical Marijuana Dispensary

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Three experts offer their advice on what to look for

JUNE 27, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

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From distance learning to homeschooling, they've gone 'back to class' in the pandemic

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Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

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