Wellness

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How to Know When an Older Parent Has a Gambling Problem

Problem gambling among seniors is on the rise. Studies suggest more than 4 million Americans age 65 and older could have a gambling problem.

September 20, 2021

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Discussing Your Mental Health Issues With Friends

Having trouble opening up? Here are six suggestions on how to discuss your mental health issues with your friends and relatives.

September 13, 2021

Prostate Cancer Patients Want Access to Female Doctors

Millions of prostate cancer patients want to live longer, happier lives. These men suffer if their doctor choices are limited to just men.

August 30, 2021

Your Mind on Mushrooms—All Good!

Memory fires flickering? Fear not! Mushrooms may be one of the best natural lines of defense for a healthy brain and clear mind.

August 23, 2021

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Choose a Medical Alert System

Medical alert systems are effective and affordable tools for keeping one safe and living at home longer. Choosing one can be challenging.

August 23, 2021

Book Review: The Prepper’s Medical Handbook

The Prepper’s Medical Handbook outlines how to manage survivable medical conditions through long-term care when medical help is unavailable.

August 16, 2021

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Swim for Life, Love, Happiness, and Health

Swimming is good for your heart, muscles, physical endurance, and circulation, reducing inflammation and staving off chronic conditions.

July 20, 2021

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Waking Up with Lady Liberty

By CAPPY HALL REARICK (SENIOR WIRE) It is 4:30 in the morning when our cruise ship pulls into New York Harbor. As wide awake as

July 4, 2021

Same Old Stories: Dad Memories During Alzheimer’s

Sitting on my porch the evening before moving into assisted living, Dad stared into the distance, baffled and defeated—he has Alzheimer’s.

June 15, 2021

Same Old Stories: Dad Memories During Alzheimer’s

Sitting on my porch the evening before moving into assisted living, Dad stared into the distance, baffled and defeated—he has Alzheimer’s.

June 15, 2021

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Wellness

How to Know When an Older Parent Has a Gambling Problem

Discussing Your Mental Health Issues With Friends

Prostate Cancer Patients Want Access to Female Doctors

Your Mind on Mushrooms—All Good!

Choose a Medical Alert System

Book Review: The Prepper’s Medical Handbook

Swim for Life, Love, Happiness, and Health

Waking Up with Lady Liberty

Same Old Stories: Dad Memories During Alzheimer’s

Same Old Stories: Dad Memories During Alzheimer’s

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