Spice Alert: FDA Expands Cinnamon Warning
By Aaron Kassraie, AARP, Updated July 2024 FDA Adds Another Brand to Cinnamon Warning, Urges Recalls Over Lead Levels. Contaminated...
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marycoupland5
- Aug 26
- 8 min
Do's and Don'ts of Safe Ear Wax Removal
By Barbara Stepko, AARP, Updated March 2024 Expert advice for safely removing the gunk to help you feel and hear better. It may be...
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marycoupland5
- Aug 26
- 4 min
When is the Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medication?
By Rachel Nania, AARP, July 2024 Morning, noon or night? Doctors offer advice on determining the right timing for your hypertension...
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marycoupland5
- Aug 25
- 3 min
5 Reasons To Write A Will
Have you heard the story that’s been all over the news lately? A celebrity dies unexpectedly without a will. Lawsuits and family battles...
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marycoupland5
- Aug 19
- 2 min
How Can I Save On My Medications?
Dear Marci, My doctor put me on a few new medications and my drug costs are becoming more difficult to afford. Is there any way to...
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marycoupland5
- Aug 19
- 3 min
Lilienthal honored as PenMet Parks’ first advocacy award winner
By Ed Friedrich During the past two years, PenMet Parks’ senior activities rocketed from fledgling to flourishing. The district...
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marycoupland5
- Aug 15
- 4 min
When to Replace Your Mac
By Laura Moynihan Simply put: Our clients love their Macs! Whether it be a desktop iMac in a favorite color, an ultra-portable MacBook...
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marycoupland5
- Aug 15
- 4 min
Starting August With Another Dump! Really?
By Mike Adams Who comes up with these so-called brilliant arbitrage ideas? In this case, what is called the “Carry Trade.” We’ve seen...
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marycoupland5
- Jul 20
- 5 min
Surprising Health Benefits of Watermelon
By Debbie Koenig, AARP, Julyu 2024 This luscious summer fruit is a secret superfood for people over 50. Few things are more refreshing...
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marycoupland5
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Can Your Age Get You Excused From Jury Duty
By Kenneth Terrell, AARP, July 2024 Depending on where you live, you might be able to avoid serving. Whether you're excited about doing...
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marycoupland5
- Jul 18
- 4 min
Refresh Your Mind With Meditation Tips For Beginners
Our waking lives are filled with millions of thoughts every single day. One thought is connected to an emotion that triggers another...
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marycoupland5
- Jul 16
- 5 min
Do's and Don'ts for First Dates as an Older Adult
By Sheryl Jean, AARP, July 2024 Getting back into the dating scene at 50+ can be scary. Here are tips to help you through it. Dating —...
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marycoupland5
- Jul 16
- 3 min
Why Do I Have to Pee So Often?
By Adam Rosenbluth, M.D., AARP, July 2024 Our medical columnist gives practical advice to help with frequent urination. I need to pee...
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marycoupland5
- Jul 15
- 2 min
Perks for Being over 50
I don't know about you, but when I saw this I had a good laugh. Being over 50 does have it perks and benefits...here's just a few of...
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marycoupland5
- Jul 14
- 6 min
Reasons Your Scalp Itches And How To Get Sweet Relief
By Kim Painter, AARP, Apri 2024 An itchy noggin can be miserable, but most causes are treatable. “I can’t concentrate. I can’t sleep....
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marycoupland5
- Jul 14
- 4 min
The Best Way to Clean Produce
By Mace Dent Johnson, Wirecutter, July 2024 Cleaning your produce is a good idea—especially if you or the people you cook for are...
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marycoupland5
- Jul 14
- 3 min
The Stock Market Once Took Over 32 Years to Recover
By Mike Adams, Five years is a very long time. Ten years is an eternity. 18 years is almost unthinkable. But 32 years for a stock market...
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marycoupland5
- Jun 22
- 5 min
Why Women Today Won't Age Like Their Moms
By Lois Joy Johnson, AARP June 2024 Innovative beauty products, expanded clothing options and science-based skin care have turned back...
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marycoupland5
- Jun 22
- 5 min
The Gross Reason You Should Never Drink Water on Airplanes
By Jessica Poitevien, T+L, May 2024 According to Kat Kamalani, water should be avoided at all costs while on a flight — here's why....
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marycoupland5
- Jun 22
- 3 min
The Worst Pain Anyone Can Experience
Decades ago, parents would host "chickenpox parties"... Before scientists developed a chickenpox vaccine, this was a way to expose kids...
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