As we age, so many of us focus on looking younger. I’ll admit, I think about it often. But at this point in life, turning back the clock won’t be easy. There are many things we can do to minimize the effects of aging. Some of these attempts are more extreme and costly than others…
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Throughout life, people tell us what to drink and what to avoid. When we’re young, milk is what we have to drink when we really would love a soda. Doctors remind us that we need to drink more water as we get older. Recently, researchers have found the one drink that adults need to avoid,…
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Many say that lavender has healing properties. They say it can help a headache, ease muscle pains, relieve respiratory ailments, speed healing of cuts, scrapes, and bruises. It’s supposed to be both soothing, but I don’t get it. The smell actually bothers me…
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As we get older, many, including myself, increase our focus on health and wellness. Some doctors will tell you that certain supplements help, while others claim they’re a waste of money. There is no single wellness solution for all of us, and that can be very frustrating…
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If you’re a hot dog lover, you might have heard the news of a recent study. Researchers at the University of Michigan tell us that every hot dog you eat takes 36 minutes off your life. But, there is some interesting data that also came from this study…
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Just when you thought you could finally throw your face mask away, the Delta variant appears. And medical experts tell us it would be a good idea to keep using that mask close. It looks like we may need to keep them around for a while longer…
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The next time you open a can of soda, you may want to stop and think. While the soda isn’t good for you, the can itself may also be a potential problem. A recent study from England takes a look at aluminum containers…
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When you’re in your teens, you never worry about the future. Adulthood is just a vague concept. But as we learn, you always pay the price at some point. When I was a teen, I did whatever I needed to be a better basketball player. I never worried about the outcome later in life…
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I’ve never considered myself a lucky person. Like many, I’ve worked hard for everything I’ve got. But recently, I’ve had a few friends tell me that I’m one of the lucky ones. And it’s not for a reason you’d expect…
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At my age, it’s often tough to get excited about anything. But I’m excited to have gotten my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. So that means it’s one down and one to go…
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