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Life can throw a lot of challenges at you as you grow older. Health problems may increasingly become an issue.Chronic symptoms can affect day-to-day living. Friends can pass away. Things may be a little stressful financially as you learn to live with less income.But in spite of all this, seniors are generally happy. In fact, they seem to experience more happiness than any other age group -- at least according to a new study just…

Dr Machione

Exercise needs all the promotion it can get. Though the world knows of its importance to health, most individuals still find it hard to put in the time toward a little exercise.

On that note, here are the results of two new studies to refocus our attention on fitness.

One new…

So how powerful is vitamin D anyway? A new study shows that expectant mothers who soak in some sun will help their unborn babies grow stronger bones many years later.

Researchers from the UK investigated nearly 7,000 children who were 10 years old. Those who had stronger bones tended to have mothers who entered their last trimester during summer months.…

Dr Machione

Groin injuries can be surprisingly painful. They tend to occur in those who participate in sports and other activities requiring a great deal of movement and flexibility. Nevertheless, groin pain can affect anyone -- regardless of physical activity level.…