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Fitness Defies Aging
By Jana Brock, M.D. Do you know someone who seems to defy the laws of aging? Someone who remains in top physical shape well beyond their peers — and years? You might think this person […]
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Paying for Long-Term Care
By Lori Leu, Erin Peirce, and Lauren Olson Long-term care in the United States is currently one of the most uncertain issues faced by seniors. As technology evolves, Americans have the ability to live longer, […]
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Dr. John Shoemaker: A dentist for the most complex of dental problems
Courtesy General, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry We were looking for a dentist who listened to us; someone who cared about us as a person not a number or a money sign; someone with years of […]
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Stroke: Know the Warning Signs
Courtesy Texoma Medical Center A stroke is often referred to as a “brain attack.” Most strokes are caused by a lack of oxygen and nutrients to the brain due to a blocked or ruptured blood […]
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Fight age-related cognitive decline
Courtesy LearningRx In the 1990s, researchers learned the truth about plasticity – the brain’s ability to birth new neurons at any age. Where once brain researchers had focused on repairing old cells, they now turned […]
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What you need to know about shingles
By Joan Weems, RN Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus. Most commonly, the rash develops as a strip of blisters that wraps around either the left or right side […]
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Income portfolio versus total-return portfolio
Courtesy Portfolio Solutions, LLC Greek mythology tells us that Icarus flew too close to the sun on wings made of feathers and wax. During Icarus’ escape from Crete, the heat from the sun melted the […]
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Simple ways to manage your stress
By Julie Alvira, MD Robert Urich once said, “A healthy outside starts from the inside.” We all know that at some point or another, stress is going to visit. Crazy work hours, brutal schedules, family, […]
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What’s in a name?
By Michelle Wallace When I was a little girl, two tornados swept through our town. What began as a nice sunny day quickly turned, as ominous black clouds formed on the horizon. My mom was […]
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How to keep joints healthy and happy
The key to staying active is healthy and happy joints! By Dr. Cori Grantham As the life expectancy and retirement age continues to increase in the United States, people are now living longer and demanding […]