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By Rev. J. Keith Long Do you live a balanced life? When your life seems to be running smoothly and everything is happening just like you suppose it should, you may not give much thought to what it means. When you seem to be at wits end, you may be thinking …

June is Men’s Health Month, drawing attention to easy ways men can address and help prevent common health problems. Historically, men have been somewhat hesitant to be proactive in their own healthcare, but in an effort to live their best and longest lives, more guys are taking steps to get …

Would you rather mow the lawn or clean the bathroom rather than go to the doctor? You’re not alone. A study from the Cleveland Clinic found that most men hate going to the doctor. But this can be deadly. Don’t wait to go to the doctor until you’re sick. In …

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a veteran real estate investor, if you’re thinking about buying a home in summer, one fact holds true: with the nicer weather comes increased competition for the home you want. In fact, considerations such as “which …

June is Cataract Awareness Month, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to remind everyone, especially folks age 60 and older, that timely detection and treatment of cataracts is essential to protecting healthy vision. Although anyone can develop a cataract, some people are more susceptible than others. Factors such as …

The choice to move to senior living can be difficult and emotionally charged. Most people understandably prefer to stay at home as long as possible. But, what I have learned through the years is that many folks who could benefit from a senior living community wait too long before making the …

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Hearing loss is connected to a number of other health conditions. Several studies have indicated a link between it and cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Arthur Wingfield, who teaches Neuroscience at Brandeis University, has been studying cognitive aging and the link between …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County As we age, it’s expected that we all have what is called a ‘senior moment’ — momentarily forgetting why we walked into a room, forgetting where we put something. We laugh about it with our friends, calling it an age-related problem, but later wonder …

By Bruce Hancock Many people decide to move forward with a reverse mortgage for various reasons; loss of a spouses income, running out of money as costs rise, fix up the home, have money sitting there should you need it someday, or just want to enjoy life a little better. …

Helpful tips for traveling after hip or knee surgery Hip and knee replacements empower thousands of patients each year to resume active lifestyles. Each patient’s recovery is different, and some may return to daily activities, sporting activities and travel sooner than others. This varies based on the patient and the …