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Dealing with Diabetes Distress: Living with a chronic disease isn’t easy. But there are ways to manage diabetes to reduce burnout and frustration, anger, anxiety and even depression. Next Avenue, July 22.

These Nutrients Can Strengthen Aging Bones: Bone loss is a natural part of getting older, but prioritizing certain foods can help slow the process down. The New York Times, July 22. (Subscription may be required.)

Shingles Vaccine Could Lower Dementia Risk: Older people who avail themselves of the newest shingles vaccine could reap a hidden benefit: A significant drop in their odds of developing dementia. HealthDay News, July 26.

What Is Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects older adults. Though the condition can cause debilitating pain and stiffness, effective treatments are available to manage symptoms. U.S. News & World Report, July 24.

At-Home Colon Cancer Test Can Save Lives: A simple home screening test for colon cancer can reduce the risk of dying from the disease by 33%, a new study shows. HealthDay News, July 26.

Double Mastectomy May Offer No Survival Benefit to Women with Breast Cancer: Many women who develop a tumor in one breast are opting for double mastectomy. Now, a new study finds that treatment decision produced no benefit in terms of long-term breast cancer survival. HealthDay News, July 26.

By Jim Miler

Dear Savvy Senior,

My wife and I had our estate plan – including a will, power of attorney and advance directive – drawn up about 10 years ago but have recently read that our plan should include a digital will too. What can you tell us about this?

Almost 80

 Dear Almost,

If you or your wife spend much time online, adding a separate digital will document to your estate plan that provides a list of your digital assets would be extremely helpful to your loved ones when you die, not to mention it will help protect your privacy. Here’s what you should know.

Do You Have Digital Asset?

The term “digital assets” refers to personal information that is stored electronically on either a computer or an online cloud server account that belongs to an individual. Anyone who uses email, has a PIN code protected cell phone, makes online purchases, or pays bills online has digital assets.