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by Bruce Brown | March 11, 2016 | General News, Health
Falling is serious business for anyone, but particularly for senior citizens. According to Nymbl Science, falling is the most common cause of accidental death among adults 65 and older. Seniors visit emergency rooms because of falls every 17 seconds. According to the...
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by Bruce Brown | January 18, 2016 | General News, Health
Skin care is not only a huge business, but your skin is an important indicator of your overall health and well-being. Your skin is your largest organ, by far. According to WebMD.com, the average adult skin is approximately 20 square feet and is vital in protecting the...
by Alfred Poor | January 6, 2016 | General News, Health
It looks a bit like a face mask for a Star Wars storm trooper, but it really has the force to do good. And instead of being from the Dark Side, the inside is filled with light. What is it? It’s the new iDerma from Apira Science, and it’s designed to...
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by Bruce Brown | December 10, 2015 | General News, Health
Falling is a huge concern for the world’s fastest growing demographic. Among those 60 or older, 270 million, or more than one third, fall each year. It’s estimated that falls cause the loss of more than 17 million Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs)...
by Alfred Poor | February 9, 2015 | Health, Medical
The Scandinavian countries are well known for their excellent social services, including medical care. Like many other parts of the world, however, they are facing a challenge. The elderly make up 25% of the entire population, and this is expected to grow to 40% by...
