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Sally Benford

Sally Benford is a Phoenix-based freelance journalist who currently writes about a wide range of topics, including health, careers, lifestyle, travel and history.

A person struggling to open a jar of pickles. Next Avenue, grip strength, health

Getting a Grip on Hand Strength

Clinicians have begun to recognize that grip strength relates to overall health. Recent research has linked a decline in grip strength to a range of health issues.
April 11, 2024
A large waterfall with trees and natural landscaping. Next Avenue

Love Your Layover

Airports are adding amenities beyond fancy restaurants and chichi shops; how about a tranquil butterfly garden or a trippy tunnel of light?
May 31, 2023
Two friends sharing information about their primary care doctors. Next Avenue

The Challenges of Finding a New Doctor

Make a list of your needs, ask around for recommendations and learn more about concierge practices
April 26, 2023
A double rainbow over a city. Next Avenue, optimism, longevity, living longer

Optimism May Be the Key to a Long Life

'Looking on the bright side' could lead to living to age 90 and beyond
March 29, 2023
A person shoveling snow. Next Avenue, heart attack, shoveling, cold weather

Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks

Because winter heart incidents are real, pay attention to seasonal challenges
December 19, 2022
The hallway of a hospital emergency room where doctors are treating patients with chest pain. Next Avenue

Chest Pain Sent Me to the ER, But It Wasn't a Heart Attack

As I learned, sudden onset symptoms should be checked out in the ER to find their cause
March 11, 2022
A wooden spoon filled with salt. Next Avenue, sodium, salt substitute blood pressure

Are Salt Substitutes Really Good for Your Health?

Results of a study of people over 60 with high blood pressure
October 27, 2021
Tere Dillard and her parents in their home. Next Avenue, health care, ageist, ageism

How to Make Health Care Less Ageist

A Changing the Narrative campaign aims to reduce ageism by doctors, hospitals and medical staffers
August 17, 2021
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