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Finding Balance as We Age to Prevent Injury

Falling is one of the leading causes of injury in senior citizens. In fact, the National Council on Aging reports that, “falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more… read more

What is Holding You Back From Retirement?

In working with our financial adviser to roll over some retirement funds from previous employers, my husband and I began discussing different things that we could do to be able to put more money aside for retirement. There are several… read more

Go Nutty For Nuts!

Good things do come in small packages! Tree nuts and peanuts (which are actually legumes, not nuts) are packed with protein, fiber, unsaturated fats (the good kind of fat) and more than 19 kinds of vitamins and minerals (including folate,… read more

Self-Medication: The Power Rankings

Your medicine cabinet probably looks a lot like everyone else’s. A bottle of anti-inflammatories, a bag of lozenges (sell by date, 2011), and floss that you know you really should start using. We also all have our own customized medicine… read more

How Do Taste Buds Work?

Some people cannot resist the zest of a spicy chicken wing while others crave the taste of their favorite salted caramel Frappuccino. Both are brought to us by the special talents of our taste buds—the tiny bumps on the surface… read more

12 Things To Do Now To Stay Young!

If staying ‘forever young’ is a part of your mantra, then it’s time to get into action and implement some easy and simple rituals into your life now. 1. MANAGE YOUR STRESS Easier said than done these days, but if… read more

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