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Meditation helps stress, chronic pain

Published: Sept. 01, 2010 @ midnight

Thousands of people are successfully using meditation to deal with stress, chronic pain, high blood pressure and other issues.

Top health official to meet with senior citizens

Published: Aug. 31, 2010 @ 10:31 a.m.

CHICAGO -- A top federal health official plans to visit a Chicago senior center to talk about the nation's new health care law.

More than 3 million seniors may have to switch drug plans

Published: Aug. 26, 2010 @ 10:18 a.m.

A plan by Medicare to try to make it simpler for consumers to pick drug coverage could force 3 million seniors to switch plans next year whether they like it or not, says an independent analysis.

Senior Health: Zinc protects against pneumonia

Published: Aug. 19, 2010 @ 10 p.m.

A high proportion of nursing facility residents were found to have low zinc concentrations during an observational study.

Caregivers must care for themselves

Published: Aug. 12, 2010 @ 9 p.m.

Are you caring for a loved one with a serious illness?  

Calendar of events: Aug. 11-Sept. 8

Published: Aug. 11, 2010 @ 11:46 a.m.

Upcoming events at the Springfield Senior Citizens Center, 701 W. Mason St. 528-4035.

RSVP recruitment fair slated Sept. 10

Published: Aug. 11, 2010 @ 11:44 a.m.

Those who are 55 and older are invited to attend the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Friday, Sept. 10, at the Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St.

Medical travel tips for seniors

Published: Aug. 11, 2010 @ 11:42 a.m.

Ask anyone what they envision doing most in their retirement, and chances are travel will be at the top of their list. For those who have already retired, traveling is a luxury many no doubt look forward to.

Senior Day at fair set Monday

Published: Aug. 11, 2010 @ 11:41 a.m.

Seniors and their families can enjoy a variety of activities as well as entertainment during "Senior Day" on Monday at the Illinois State Fair. Seniors - those 60 or older - as well as Scouts are admitted free from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. 

Senior Health: Vitamin E may lower dementia risk

Published: July 29, 2010 @ 10 p.m.

Consuming more vitamin E through the diet appears to be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to new report.

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