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First Dangerous Heat Wave of the Season Expected to Arrive this Weekend

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:25:12 -0700
Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Aging Offer Important Heat Safety Tips
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In Louisville, aging care becomes key area of economic growth

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:25:00 -0700
LOUISVILLE — This city of 570,000 people is generally associated with the Kentucky Derby, mint juleps and bourbon. But few outsiders know that it also hosts the largest concentration of nursing-home and extended-care companies in the nation. Read full article >>
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Your Health: Stop aging in its tracks

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:26:46 -0700
As people age, their skin begins to sag. Experts say there are easy ways to revitalize your skin and look younger.
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Cataract Surgeons in Fort Lauderdale Say Aging Eyes May Impact Body's Internal Clock

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:12:00 -0700
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-- - Several recent studies in ophthalmology and biological rhythms may have linked aging eyes with a number of health concerns ranging from memory loss, insomnia, and depression to ...
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State warns of heat wave this weekend

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:23:24 -0700
HARRISBURG — With hot temperatures and high humidity expected to make an early appearance in some parts of the state this Memorial Day weekend, the Departments of Health and Aging are urging everyone to take simple steps to prevent serious heat-related illness or even death.
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Officials offer tips on staying cool in hot weather

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:15:52 -0700
As the first major heat wave of the season is expected to arrive this weekend, the state Department of Health and Aging is urging everyone to take simple steps to prevent serious heat-related illness or death. "With so many outdoor activities planned thi
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Health Buzz: Obesity Not Always Tied to Heart Risk

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:25:51 -0700
Does exercise help you live longer? Plus, your guide to exercising through the ages
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Asbestos discovered in Sask. long term care home

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:11:03 -0700
The third assessment into the Saskatoon Health Region’s aging facilities has revealed uncovered — or friable — asbestos at Last Mountain Pioneer Home in Strasbourg. “(In) the first two (facilities) we didn’t have any findings of significance like this,” said Nilesh Kavia, vice-president of finance and corporate services for the Saskatoon Health Region. “Our hope is that if we do have findings ...
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Census to state how rapidly Canada is aging

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:52:06 -0700
The second major batch of data from the 2011 census is scheduled for release Tuesday by Statistics Canada, and the findings are expected to show just how rapidly this country is aging.
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Watch Out for Unproven Anti-Aging Treatments

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:58:43 -0700
The anti-aging industry is booming. Twenty years ago, there was no such thing as an "anti-aging" or "longevity" clinic. Today, many major cities house dozens.
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