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Health

Early 50s may be key time to reach baby boomers with health messages

For baby boomers, the peak interest in health issues comes at about age 51, with a second peak coming near age 65, according to a new study.

Nov 15, 2012

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Health

Think you're not having enough sex? Try being a senior in assisted living

Love is in the air for millions today, but probably not so much for seniors in assisted living facilities. And it may not be for lack of desire.

Feb 14, 2017

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Urban ERs see high rates of hepatitis C infection

An urban emergency department that set up a hepatitis C testing protocol saw high rates of infection among intravenous drug users and Baby Boomers, with three-quarters of those testing positive unaware they were infected. ...

Aug 6, 2015

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Health

Are your grandparents getting tipsy at the holiday party?

November and December are defined by parties and social events. And in the U.S., alcohol is synonymous with socializing, with Americans particularly likely to overindulge during the holidays.

Dec 19, 2018

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

EHR-based prompt ups hepatitis C screening for baby boomers

(HealthDay)—Implementation of an electronic health record (EHR)-based prompt can improve hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening rates among baby boomers, according to a study published online July 17 in Hepatology.

Jul 20, 2017

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Overweight & Obesity

Reducing obesity among ageing baby boomers a priority

New strategies to reduce obesity among baby boomers in the workforce are urgently needed, according to a report released today by University of Adelaide researchers.

Sep 27, 2012

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Ophthalmology

New NIH resources help growing number of Americans with vision loss

A 20-page large-print booklet and a series of videos to help people adapt to life with low vision are available from the National Eye Institute (NEI), a part of the National Institutes of Health. The materials were released ...

Feb 1, 2013

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Baby boomers need hepatitis C test, CDC study confirms

(HealthDay)—Baby boomers—the generation known for sex, drugs and rock and roll—are the most likely Americans to develop hepatitis C, and too many of them aren't tested until it's too late to prevent liver damage, U.S. ...

Aug 15, 2013

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Addiction

Marijuana use continues to grow among baby boomers

Marijuana use is becoming more prevalent among middle-aged and older adults, with 9 percent of adults aged 50-64 and nearly 3 percent of adults 65 and older reporting marijuana use in the past year, according to a study by ...

Sep 6, 2018

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