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(HealthDay News) — Loneliness is a common source of stress among the elderly. Older men and women who have companionship live longer than those without, a recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests.
Figuring out how to prevent loneliness can be difficult, but companionship can take many forms.
Those who can help include:
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- Family, friends or a partner.
- Live-in carergivers.
- Pets.
Talk to your loved one to see which option is best.
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(HealthDay News) — Winter can be hard for those watching their weight, the U.S. National Institutes of Health says. But you don’t have to wait until it warms up to burn those calories.
Losing winter weight can start with equipment-free, in-home exercises:
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- Squats.
- Push-ups.
- Planks.
- Wall sits.
- Lunges.
- Jumping jacks.
- Mountain climbers.
Working out for 30 minutes each day can burn hundreds of cold-weather calories.
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(HealthDay News) — As days become shorter and the weather becomes colder, it is not uncommon to have depression-like symptoms.
For those with the winter blues, the American Psychological Association offers ways to manage symptoms:
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- Immerse yourself in daylight by going for a walk, or sitting by a window.
- Eat healthy, low sugar meals.
- Spend time with friends and family.
- Stay active by exercising or scheduling pleasant activities.
- Seek professional help if symptoms worsen.
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(HealthDay News) — Flu season is in full swing. Thousands of children under the age of 5 have been hospitalized for the flu in the last decade, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
The CDC suggests following these precautions to protect younger children:
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- Keep yourself and the child away from people who are sick.
- If you have flu-like symptoms, avoid contact with the child.
- Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
- Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces in the home.
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