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About Vitamin Pills

Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are essential for good health and can help us to combat cancer and other diseases—but don’t plan on getting them in pill form. The research conducted to date has shown little to no cancer-fighting benefits from taking mineral, vitamin and other dietary
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How Not to Die

By Caroline Tapp-McDougall How not to die Who doesn’t want to know how to avoid the nursing or funeral home for a few more years? Aside from really clever titles that certainly grab our attention, Dr. Michael Greger’s international bestsellers How Not to Die and its sequel, The How Not to Die Cookbook, present his […]
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Mobility Matters

By Caroline Tapp-McDougall The physical and cognitive changes that occur with aging are often exacerbated by inactivity. A sedentary lifestyle can lead to muscle weakness, joint problems and neurological difficulties that add up to walking discomfort. The result: Unsteadiness when walking, falls that cause bruises and broken bones and, in many elders, fear of straying […]
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Fire Safety 101

Fire safety 101 Make sure your smoke alarms work properly. Test alarms monthly and change batteries every six months. If you can’t think of the last time you installed a smoke alarm, chances are it’s time to replace it. Installing new alarms ensures you are protected with the most advanced smoke-sensing technologies and long-life batteries. […]
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How to Cope with Seasonal Allergies

One six of us suffers from seasonal allergies, which can cause runny noses, sneezing, nasal congestion, an irritated throat, fatigue, and itchy or watery eyes. What many of us don’t realize is that some allergy symptoms pose a risk for seniors with pre-existing heart conditions, asthma and lung problems. Ask your doctor. Taking antihistamines can […]
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When a Loved One Dies

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“I’m so sorry for your loss” By Mary Bart This, of course, is a customary expression that people use to convey sympathy when a loved one passes. It might be fair to say that a similar expression, “My condolences,” better refers to the mountain of important decisions, significant effort and paperwork that is coming up. […]
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When a Friend Needs Care

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By Rick Lauber A couple of months had passed since I last saw my good friend, Larry (not his real name). Our latest meeting was for coffee. We lingered over our cups catching up with each other’s news and, as usual, trying to solve the problems of the world. Before parting company, Larry and I […]