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Lower skin cancer and COVID risk with vitamin D

May 24, 2021 12:15PM ● By Wendell Fowler

Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, can prevent skin damage as well as address widespread nutritional deficiency.

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11 tips for staying sharp at any age

Jun 03, 2020 09:43AM ● By Hilary Thompson

There’s truly nothing worse than the thought of losing your memory—any of your cognitive function, for that matter. Your body may change thr...

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5 myths about Alzheimer's disease

Aug 29, 2019 02:17PM ● By Beacon Senior News

Provided by Alzheimer's Association ColoradoDespite being the no. 6 cause of death of Americans, and the single largest risk to the health...

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We're Not Done Yet: Crossroads Fitness supports wellness at Senior Games

Jul 31, 2019 11:10AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

For the first year, and what Cameron Reece hopes will continue for years to come, Crossroads Fitness is partnering with the City of Grand Ju...

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Take your fluttering heartbeat seriously

Jul 30, 2019 03:58PM ● By Kimberly Blaker

Often, when we think of heart conditions, we associate them with age. Although atrial fibrillation (AFib) is found more often in those over ...

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Medicare for all, quality care for none

Jun 06, 2019 03:35PM ● By Janet Trautwein

Medicare for All has emerged as a defining issue in the race for the White House. Several contenders for the Democratic nomination for presi...

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Veterans on the MOVE!

Nov 06, 2018 05:02AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

September 16, 2017, is a date veteran Clifford Wheeler will never forget. It was the day he joined the Grand Junction Veterans Affairs (VA) ...

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OT, PA, PT, MA—what’s the difference? Navigating medical titles for the best health care experience

Sep 01, 2018 01:45AM ● By Jan Weeks

In our golden years, we visit the doctor more often. He or she sends you off to someone else for tests or rehabilitation, but you may have l...

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Starting seeds and healthy habits

Mar 01, 2018 05:20PM ● By Paige Slaughter

We participate in Nature’s rhythm through gardening.Rather than watch the seasons go by, observing weather changes and admiring transforming...

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The apple of your eye keeps the doctor away, too

Aug 30, 2017 09:34AM ● By Kevin VanGundy

We live in a crazy world these days, and it’s hard to be sure of anything. One thing is certain, though—older adults are living longer and g...

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