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‘Bad houseguest’ in the attic: What to know about shingles symptoms and treatments

(Aging Untold) — Many people think the first sign of shingles is a bad rash, but it can start with intense pain in the body. ‘Intense amount of burning’Gerontologist “Sam” Cradduck said she had shingles twice and it was tied to an autoimmune condition, and described the pain as burning. “It burned....

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3 customers suffer chemical burns from margaritas with cleaning products at Chili's in North Carolina

Health officials are investigating a Chili's in North Carolina, where margaritas were accidentally contaminated with a cleaning product, causing chemical burns.

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How caregivers can keep dignity intact when conversations get tense

(Aging Untold) — Stress can turn into sharp words when you are a caregiver for someone you love. The Aging Untold experts are sharing advice on how to communicate in a way that keeps dignity intact, builds cooperation and helps caregivers reset when a conversation escalates. Step away before things...