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5 Nutrients You Need More of as You Age, According to Dietitians - Verywell Health
health 2026/05/04 13:36:08

5 Nutrients You Need More of as You Age, According to Dietitians - Verywell Health

You need more calcium, protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and fiber as you age. Here, experts explain why—and how you can work more of each into your diet.

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Medical Marijuana Can Be A 'Profoundly Helpful Tool' For Seniors Dealing With Pain And Other Maladies (Op-Ed) - Marijuana Moment
health 2026/05/04 13:01:30

Medical Marijuana Can Be A 'Profoundly Helpful Tool' For Seniors Dealing With Pain And Other Maladies (Op-Ed) - Marijuana Moment

“The ultimate goal of medicine isn’t just to add years to a person’s life, but to add quality and vitality to those final years. Medical cannabis can be a profoundly helpful tool in this journey.” By Peter Grinspoon, Harvard Medical School As a primary care p…

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Women’s bodies change across their lifespan. Should their nutrition? - The Seattle Times
health 2026/05/04 13:00:00

Women’s bodies change across their lifespan. Should their nutrition? - The Seattle Times

Evidence-based nutritional strategies at each phase of the female lifespan can support transitions, prevent chronic disease and promote long-term well-being.

The Seattle Times
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Why Do We Fear Heights? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains The Hardwired Response - Forbes
health 2026/05/04 12:30:00

Why Do We Fear Heights? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains The Hardwired Response - Forbes

The fear that grips you at the edge of a balcony is older than language, older than memory. It’s millions of years of evolution compressed into a single glance downward.

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Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers - The Conversation
health 2026/05/04 12:29:54

Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers - The Conversation

Epigenetic aging clocks allow scientists to study how populations age. They aren’t intended for individuals to make health decisions.

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Column | Can vaping cause cancer? The evidence suggests it might. - washingtonpost.com
health 2026/05/04 11:31:27

Column | Can vaping cause cancer? The evidence suggests it might. - washingtonpost.com

A research review links vaping to lung cancer. As an oncologist, here’s what I tell people when they ask me about vapes and cancer risk.

The Washington Post
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