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Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

A healthy aging initiative at Atlantic Health System prescribes laughter as a key to lowering stress among older adults. Learn more with the AMA.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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Millions of Medicare patients kept telehealth habit post-vaccines

About one-third of those on Medicare because of a disability accessed care through telehealth. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 28, 2022

In the news: Premature brain aging in teens, substance abuse on the rise among older adults, 28-year high for gun-related fatalities and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Senior patients happy with telehealth and want it as care option

Older adults value in-person visits, but grade telemedicine highly and prefer it at times. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Expert advice on seniors, pregnant women and flu shots

As Australia reports its worst flu season in five years, influenza vaccination in the U.S. takes on new importance. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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Senior doctor wants to protect older adults from polypharmacy

Far too many older adult patients take too many medications. Learn about the senior physician behind recently adopted AMA policy to address this.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

LGBTQ+ seniors have seen lifelong discrimination. Doctors can help.

Find out the challenges facing older adult LGBTQ+ patients and what physicians and health care organizations can do to be more inclusive.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

Putting a positive spin on aging

Research by Yale professor Becca R. Levy, PhD, has found that how people view aging can impact their health, either positively or negatively.

Population Health
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How positive age beliefs can support positive health outcomes with Becca Levy, PhD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about how our beliefs about age influence health.

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Population Health
Moving Medicine Video Update