Dental group defends mercury fillings amid mounting evidence of risks
For decades, the American Dental Association has resolutely defended the safety of mercury fillings in the teeth of more than
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Wellness & Safety
State dentists lobby is blocking low-cost care
Dental health for the poor is a big problem in Washington state. Some see dental therapists — licensed professionals who
Read MoreKarma Bites Back: Hating on the elderly may put you at risk of Alzheimer’s
Next time you’re stuck behind a slow-moving older person and find yourself entertaining negative stereotypes about aging, consider this: A
Read MorePurposeful Aging: A Model for a New Life Course
This article is part of Next Avenue’s 2015 Influencers in Aging project honoring 50 people changing how we age and think about
Read MoreMedical Insurance Is Good for Financial Health, Too
People who have health insurance have less health-related financial stress. That’s a not-so surprising finding from a recent survey from
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Soon To Plan Your ‘Driving Retirement’
Harriet Kelly has one word to describe the day she stopped driving four years ago: miserable. “It’s no fun when
Read MoreAfter Full Lives Together, More Older Couples Are Divorcing
Late-life divorce (also called “silver” or “gray” divorce) is becoming more common, and more acceptable. In 2014, people age 50
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