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Americans love the 4th of July, a day when we all get together with family, friends and neighbors to delight in the color, dazzle and brilliance of fireworks. However, it should be no surprise that consumer fireworks, the kind obtained for home use, can cause serious injuries, even fatalities. According …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Not so long ago, folks with chronic conditions were destined to be defined by their condition: restricted mobility, dietary issues, un-ending pain and no relief from their symptoms. That fate is no longer a given. Thanks to the innovative means of palliative or what …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD Alzheimer’s has a devastating effect that many people take for granted. Let’s discuss nine ways to prevent the disease and promote better brain health. 1. Engage in brisk walking for at least 30 minutes five times a week. This can reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk by …

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 …