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Homelessness Among Older People Is on the Rise, Driven by Inflation and the Housing Crunch

The housing affordability crisis, driven in part by the covid-19 pandemic, and high inflation are chipping away at fixed incomes. Although data is limited, advocates for seniors and people who are homeless say greater numbers of adults are showing up at shelters across the country.

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Preparing for: Permanent Birth Control or Bilateral Salpingectomy

A bilateral salpingectomy is an outpatient procedure to permanently prevent pregnancy and reduce the lifetime risk of ovarian cancer.

DISEASES

Nummular Dermatitis (discoid eczema)

Nummular eczema (also known as discoid eczema and nummular dermatitis) is a form of eczema that can occur at any age

Does Mindfulness Slow Cell Aging?

STRESS, DEPRESSION, PAIN, and more. Let’s explore what mindfulness meditation can do for your mind and health. Who amongst us does not experience stress? Unfortunately, chronic...

Does Botox Drop Anxiety?

WITH DISEASE SPREAD AND DEATHS, large outbreaks of Covid-19 infection are associated with fear and grief. I don't know about you, but the limits on...

Nine Blue Zone Habits to Optimize Your Life and Health Span

BLUE ZONES ARE AREAS IN WHICH PEOPLE live longer, more active, and healthier lives than anywhere else.

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Will The Vaccine Stop Me From Catching COVID?

That is currently being studied, and the data are not out yet. This is critical to know, actually. We know that the vaccine prevents symptomatic Covid disease, but we don’t know if it prevents people from catching the virus

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GLP‑1 Medications in Later Life: Why the “Miracle Shot” Needs a Senior‑Specific Safety Lens

When GLP-1 medications like semaglutide began to gain attention, many people saw them as a breakthrough. For some people, these drugs help lower blood sugar,...

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Dr. Christiane Northrup on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr Christiane Northrup scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to both her patients and the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.