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Our last post in the Aging Healthy series discussed the reasons to stop smoking, as well as limiting alcohol and other substances. In today’s post, we are going to discuss regular healthcare checkups and why they are important to healthy aging. Going ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The separation between “sciences” and “humanities” in the intellectual life of all of Western society remains as entrenched today as it was in the mid-20th century (1). Although medical students benefit from the arts and the humanities, ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Teaching
Get a healthy start to the New Year by resolving to take better care of yourself. Begin your healthy journey with the foundations of basic care – health exams and screenings. Routine health exams and screenings are essential to help maintain ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
In 2010, the Associated Press found less than 30 percent of Americans reported having an advance directive, yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a 2005 study found nearly 70 percent of Americans die in a hospital, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & LifeDo you have questions about how to navigate the Online Healthcare Marketplace? Do you want more information about how Floridians can qualify for help paying their premiums? Are you curious about the options consumers have when selecting healthcare ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life