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Get the facts about Advance Care Planning  Featured
Get the facts about Advance Care Planning
Advance directives aren’t just for people who are old or very sick. Here’s what you need to know.
Why knowing stroke risk factors is important 
Why knowing stroke risk factors is important
Experts stress that stroke prevention efforts can help reduce the impact in the future.
10 ways to avoid holiday weight gain 
10 ways to avoid holiday weight gain
Find out how to avoid packing on extra pounds during all of the holiday festivities.
Are your grandparents’ genes the reason you’re living longer? 
Are your grandparents’ genes the reason you’re living longer?
A gene variant has evolved over time to help protect against Alzheimer’s and other late-life diseases.
Alisa’s story: How cancer made her love her chest 
Alisa’s story: How cancer made her love her chest
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Alisa Gaylon underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Watch her inspiring story.
Scientists find a bacteria immune to antibiotics 
Scientists find a bacteria immune to antibiotics
Colistin, found in meat in China, could be a concern when it comes to curing common infections.
How eating sweets impacts your memory 
How eating sweets impacts your memory
A dietitian shares how keeping a food journal can help people improve their eating habits.