| Plans can ease burden on loved ones |
Good news: The number of older adults in the U.S. continues to increase. It's expected there'll be 80 million Americans over the age of 65 by the year 2040.
As a result, more adult children of aging parents will need to initiate a discussion about the need to address certain legal matters so that their family members' wishes will continue to be honored even if they are no longer able to manage these affairs at some future time.
Thursday, August 05, 2010 |
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| 10 ways to become medicine smart |
A recent report from the Institute of Medicine concludes that there are at least 1.5 million preventable adverse drug events in the United States each year.
Thursday, August 05, 2010 |
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| Time to protect something invaluable - your sight |
Much to their painful surprise, people learn every year that it is possible to burn the cornea of their eyes from too much ultraviolet light.
Friday, July 09, 2010 |
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| It's tomato time, even if you don't have a garden |
Edible gardening has become a cultural phenomenon. Interest in saving money at the grocery store and the desire to have better-tasting fruits and vegetables have sparked an increase in home gardening.
Monday, June 07, 2010 |
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| The truth about healthy gums |
You don't have to be down in the mouth about dental health if you consider a few facts. First, you should know that the American Academy of Periodontology estimates that three out of four Americans suffer from some form of gum disease. What's more, research links gum disease to such serious conditions as diabetes, heart disease and certain forms of cancer.
Monday, June 07, 2010 |
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| Women may underestimate impact of menopause |
A recent survey found that women are often surprised by the degree to which menopause can affect every aspect of their lives. Learning more about this life transition may help reduce potentially negative aspects.
Monday, June 07, 2010 |
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| Blood-pressure monitoring at home a must |
According to the Mayo Clinic, at-home blood pressure monitoring is an important part of managing high blood pressure.
Thursday, May 06, 2010 |
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| Diet is about what you do eat, not what you don't |
Tipping the weight management scales in your favor isn't just a matter of changing eating habits; it's a matter of using your head.
Thursday, May 06, 2010 |
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| Computing more comfort |
According to a recent study, the average person spends approximately six hours per day on the computer. Many users try to make their space more comfortable with a well-chosen chair or a properly adjusted desk in their workspace, but one industry leader is taking the concept of comfort a step further-with a computer setup that's been designed for ergonomic satisfaction.
Thursday, May 06, 2010 |
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| No reservations: the health issues that can torpedo a vacation |
Being prepared isn't just for the Boy Scout motto, but sound advice for a healthy vacation.
Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
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| New twists in Social Security |
If you've been thinking about applying for extra help with your Medicare prescription drug costs, then now's the time to hop to it.
Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
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| Don't know much. . . about meat safety? |
A new poll found some interesting facts to chew on regarding the public's knowledge of meat and poultry handling, cooking and safety.
Monday, January 04, 2010 |
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| Loss, not theft great threat to jewelry |
When you were first married, perhaps you insured that diamond ring. But perhaps you didn't.
Monday, January 04, 2010 |
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| 'Working' showcases later-life tap talent |
Jerry Hoffman has been an accountant, a corporation man, a suicide-hotline counselor and a long-haul truck driver, but something kept bringing him back to the stage.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 |
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