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Baby boomers: More active than ever with no plans of slowing down
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[May
07, 2012]
(ARA) --
Baby boomers are emerging as one of the
largest generations, and nearly 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65
years old every single day over the next 19 years. As a generation
that refuses to compromise, baby boomers are reshaping everyone's
view of aging because they are living healthier, more active
lifestyles and have no intention of slowing down.
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 Simple cleaning solutions: medicine cabinet makeover
(ARA) -- Medicine cabinets are one of the most overlooked areas in
the bathroom. People often stock them and forget to ever update
products, especially as time goes on. As you age, it's important to
reassess the types of products to keep on hand for daily comfort,
minor health issues or in the event of an emergency.
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May the benefits be with you
By Judith
Bartels,
Social Security district manager in Springfield
May 4 is an unofficial holiday
designated by fans as Star Wars Day. Why May 4 and not the more
likely May 25 (the day the original Star Wars was released)? It all
comes down to a simple but catchy phrase: may the fourth
be with you.
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Social
Security FAQs on retirement and Medicare
By Judith
Bartels, Social Security district manager in Springfield
RETIREMENT -- Question: How long does it take to complete the online application for
Social Security retirement benefits?
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 Early colon cancer detection means earlier treatment
What are
the treatment options?
(ARA) -- Colon cancer is the No.
2 cancer killer in the United States because it frequently catches
people unaware, according to the National Cancer Institute. But half
of the colon-cancer deaths each year could be avoided if every adult
older than 50 is screened, according to the American Cancer Society.
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 Road trips: A mature guy's guide to the open road
(ARA) -- The classic American
road trip is no longer just for cashless college kids; men of all
ages are taking to the road for a unique vacation where driving is
just as much a part of the trip as the destination itself. If you
work hard every day, maybe it's time to exchange that button-up for
a casual T-shirt and gather your crew to experience the freedom and
adventure of the open road.
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 Volunteering: small acts, big change
(ARA) -- For many communities
across the country, the smallest acts of kindness can make the
biggest difference. Whether it's working at a local soup kitchen,
visiting a nursing home, mentoring youth, or helping to paint a
local house in disrepair, there are many ways to get involved.
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 Ingenious gadgets keep smart gardeners playing in the dirt
(ARA) -- Gardeners who like
things easy, have mobility issues or get muscle fatigue are always
on the lookout for smart gardening gadgets designed to keep them
playing in the dirt. This season some of the best gardening gadgets
are ingenious and, often low-tech, doing the job they're designed to
do brilliantly without added fuss or bother.
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