By Lisa Sorg Inside Climate News August 30, 2026 Thousands of dead and bloated pigs floated down country roads, buoyed by floodwaters. Tens of millions of gallons of feces and urine spilled over the b...
By Arielle Zionts KFF Health News One year into its creation, a $50 billion federal program aimed at improving rural health care lacks transparency, which could make it difficult to protect against fr...
By Sophia Luna EdNC Teri Putnam has worked in mental health and school-based mental health services for most of her career. With experience as both a licensed clinical mental health counselor and lice...
By Michelle Crouch Key Takeaways: WakeMed says it needs Atrium’s money to grow and thrive. Outside experts say it could likely finance significant growth on its own, though perhaps not as quickly o...
By Ryan Oehrli NC Local Flu season is fast approaching. Pharmacies and doctor’s offices are already offering vaccinations, and some North Carolinians may be eligible for a new mRNA flu shot. Earlier ...
Have you ever been told that your heart rate is slow, or maybe too slow? This is called bradycardia, and it’s fairly common in older adults. Whereas in younger adults, a slow heart rate is often due t...
(This article is by my colleague Paula Spencer Scott, author of the book Surviving Alzheimer’s: Practical Tips and Soul-Saving Wisdom for Caregivers. I invited her to share an article on this topic, s...
Yesterday, August 21, was National Senior Citizens Day, a good opportunity to recognize older adults and reflect on what supports healthier aging. Medication safety is an important part of that, since...
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This is the sixth and final post covering the Healthy Aging Checklist, a set of six core activities that will help any older adult maintain the best possible health while aging. They are: Promote bra...
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Sensory stimulation for those who are struggling with dementia can provide soothing for those who are agitated. It can calm them. Engaging in an activity throughout the day has also been shown to help...