The common mistake that could make aging joints hurt more

Aging gradually wears down the cartilage and fluid that protect our joints, but avoiding movement may actually make matters worse. Exercise helps nourish cartilage, strengthens the muscles that protect joints, and can reduce osteoarthritis pain. Low-impact activities such as swimming, cycling, tai chi, yoga, and walking on varied terrain may also improve balance and mobility. Even a few minutes of the right kind of movement can make a difference.


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VIP Products LLC v. Jack Daniel's Properties Inc.

In decade-long trademark dispute stemming from dog toy company’s humorous imitation of Jack Daniel’s whiskey bottle, Ninth Circuit vacates injunction in favor of Jack Daniel’s and remands to district court for entry of judgment in favor of dog toy company on trademark dilution claim, finding that dilution by tarnishment must be demonstrated with respect to only famous marks and that district court’s failure to consider allegedly infringing product’s parodic nature required reversal....
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People Living with Dementia May Fight Bathing: Compassion, Education Can Help

Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here...


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Parking Company Apologizes to Formerly Dead Woman for $80 Ticket

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Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and brain health

Could something as simple as vitamin C help support a healthier aging brain? In a study of more than 2,000 older adults in Japan, researchers found that people with lower vitamin C levels in their blood also tended to have less gray matter and weaker connections in a key brain network involved in memory, attention, and other cognitive functions.


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