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Too much sitting has been linked to increased risk for health problems such as heart failure and earlier death. Now, a new study finds older adults who sit too much are more likely to be disabled -- regardless of their exercise habits."Sedentary behavior is its own separate risk factor [for disability]," said study researcher Dorothy Dunlop, a professor of medicine at the Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. She evaluated the exercise habits of more than 2,000 men and women, ag …

Choosing health care coverage can be really confusing. Medicare is a primary resource for seniors, but navigating the ins and outs of enrollment and selecting your best options can become downright overwhelming. We deciphered key points and sorted through jargon to provide you with the highlights you need to know.First thing’s firstBe aware of your enrollment dates for Medicare. Many people think they will receive a notification when it’s time to sign up, but that’s not how it works. …

As caregivers, we work hard every day to help make the lives of others better. Even though nothing can compare to the joy of making another person smile, sometimes all that hard work begins to wear down on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It’s in these moments that we feel exhausted and completely drained.If we don’t allow ourselves time to reset and rejuvenate our minds and bodies, soon our tiredness will begin to show in our work and affect the people we love and care for. …