Why some older people are getting the vaccine in Southern California but others are striking out

Many Californians 65 and older faced frustration and confusion as they tried to get the coronavirus vaccine after the state announced it was opening up vaccinations to older people.

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On sale for just $ 35, the Fire Stick will turn any TV into a smart TV.

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Too many older adults readmitted to hospitals with same infections they took home

About 15% of hospitalized older adults will be readmitted within a month of discharge.
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Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure, study suggests

A new study suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed with heart failure can continue to drink moderate amounts of alcohol without worsening their condition. However, the findings do not suggest that nondrinkers should start imbibing after a heart failure diagnosis, the researchers emphasized.
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Good cholesterol may increase risk of heart disease in older women

Hormonal changes during menopause can cause the ‘healthy’ HDL blood fat to become harmful – by enlarging the particles, say scientists at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Older Adults with Asthma Are Happier When They Have More Say in Their Care

Newswise imageA new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows that a greater desire by older asthma patients for involvement in medical decision-making was associated with a better quality of life
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Blood Sodium Levels May Affect Cognition in Older Adults

* In generally healthy older men, slightly lower sodium levels in the blood were related to both cognitive impairment and declines in cognitive function over time. * Additional studies are needed to determine whether correction of lower serum sodium may influence cognition in older adults.
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Car seat laws for older kids have limited impact

Laws that require increasingly older kids to sit in car safety seats appear to have limited impact, new research has found.
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