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6 Foods That Help Protect Your Skin

Even though we don’t get as much sun in the fall and winter months, wearing sunscreen is still important. But did you know that certain foods also shield your skin from the sun–and the damage it wreaks...

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For Men Only: The Hair Loss-Heart Disease Connection

An analysis of 6 previous studies including almost 37,000 men has reaffirmed our suspicion that male baldness is associated with an increased risk of heart disease*. The risk is prominent only with...

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Healthy Skin Checklist: 10 Steps to Better Skin

You eat right, exercise, and see your doctor for all the screenings and treatments you need to help keep your body in optimal health. But what about your skin? Your body’s largest organ has its own set...

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12 Signs Your Parents Might Need Assisted Care

If you’re in your 30s or 40s, you’re probably taking care of your career, your kids, and your retirement fund; taking care of your parents may be the furthest thing from your mind. But if you don’t...

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How to Talk with Your Aging Parents About Assisted Care

If you’ve been engaged in a dialogue with your parents about healthy aging over the years, you probably know how they envision living in their older age and can help them achieve that. But if you...

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The Best Supplements for Your Brain

Years of research into supplements that enhance brain function have only proven that there isn’t a magic bullet to ward off dementia, stay sharp, or otherwise improve cognition. Even some of the old...

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Drugs to Treat Erectile Dysfunction

With the approval of avanafil (Stendra), a fourth drug has joined the pack in the battle against erectile dysfunction (ED) alongside sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (Levitra)....

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Is Milk Bad for Your Bones?

You’ve probably heard it your whole life: Milk builds healthy bones. But could the age-old axiom actually be false? And could the opposite actually be true—could drinking lots of milk actually lead to...

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11 Dietary and Lifestyle Tips for Surviving Menopause

You’ve mastered the art of aging gracefully and embraced the wisdom that comes with it, but it’s hard to stay on your game when you’re dealing with some of the not-so-desirable side effects. Mood...

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Plastic Surgery Alternatives: Meeting Aging Halfway

Here’s a dermatology secret: Aging happens. Our facial skin gets a little saggy; our cheeks lose volume. Expressive lines appear around the eyes. It can be annoying to wake up one morning and discover...

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How to Protect Your Hearing

Huh? What was that? Say that again? If you find yourself saying these phrases on a regular basis, you might be among the 22 million American adults between the ages of 20 and 69 who have permanently...

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How Effective Are Hair Loss Treatments?

Few cosmetic issues strike fear in the hearts of men more than hair loss. According to the American Hair Loss Association, two-thirds of men will experience some degree of appreciable hair loss by age...

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One Medical Now In-Network with Humana Medicare Advantage Plans in NYC

  Good news for New Yorkers aged 65 and older: One Medical is now in-network with Humana Medicare Advantage plans in New York City. This means that if you’re covered by Humana Medicare Advantage in New...

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Keeping Your Prostate Healthy as You Age

With legions of men around the world growing mustaches this month to support Movember, the topic of prostate cancer is on many people’s minds. While many of us know prostate cancer research is a cause...

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Here’s How to Work Out at Home

You’ve heard it a million times: exercise is good for you. Maybe your doctor has hammered that fact into your head or your friends and family have nagged you to be more active. But if your days of...

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7 Tips for Staying Healthy on a Cruise

Setting sail on a cruise sounds like the ultimate escape in so many ways. You hit the high seas with friends or a loved one expecting nothing but sun, surf, and tropical destinations. But then you get...

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10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp at Any Age

It’s true the brain changes as we get older – what doesn’t? And a normal part of that is getting a bit more forgetful. In fact by age 19, our ability to solve problems in a novel way starts to decline....

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The Best Sun Protection Plan for Rain or Shine

You know you should be using an SPF product to protect your skin, but what do those three letters even stand for? And does a higher SPF mean better coverage? Sunscreen labels can be confusing, and...

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Could it Be Shingles?

The problem started with “tiny electric zaps” traveling through her nerves. “When it progressed to full force, the zaps hurt so badly that it would take my breath away,” says Julie Stoner, a...

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Your Guide to Lab Tests

A regular part of the experience at One Medical may including lab testing. Often, labs are ordered during a visit due to patient concerns, for routine wellness testing, or for ongoing management of...

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