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How to Hide a Belly Bulge
By Lois Joy Johnson, AARP November 2024 Unfortunately most of us have had that belly bulge at one time or another in our lives. There are...
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Nov 15, 20247 min read


How Well Are You Aging?
By Rachel Nania, AARP October 2024 Unsteadiness as you get older can put you at greater risk for falls. A quick test that can tell you...
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Nov 10, 20244 min read


Exercises for Lower Back Pain
By Stacey Colino & Aaron Kassraie, AARP, September 2024 Strengthen your lower back and prevent pain, injury with these exercises. Whether...
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Nov 9, 20249 min read


When A Death Occurs
Immediately following the death of a loved one, there are many decisions that must be made. At this time, you may find your emotions are...
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Nov 9, 20243 min read


From Less Than $95,000 to Almost $4 Million
By Mike Adams I first met Evie on the phone. It was 1986 and I had just licensed as a stockbroker. That is what we were in the 1980s...
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Nov 9, 20243 min read


Smart Guide to Aging in Place
By Matt Alderton, AARP, Oct 2024 Tips for making your home safer and more comfortable as you get older. As you grow older, changes in...
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Oct 25, 202415 min read


Great Ways to Curb Salt Cravings
By Nicole Pager, AARP, October 2024 Many of us have far too much sodium in our diets, but these simple steps can make a big difference....
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Oct 24, 202414 min read


Internet Access Options for Rural America
By Meredith Fahey of Digital Helpmates We take the internet for granted – until it’s inaccessible to us. So much of our lives depend on...
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Oct 23, 20244 min read


8 Bad Signs of Liver Damage
By Beth Howard, AARP, Updated Oct 2024 Hidden risk factors. Warning signs of Liver Disease. Drinking, taking antibiotics, even high blood...
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Oct 22, 20248 min read


How Should I Use My Medicare & You Handbook?
Dear Marci, A Medicare & You handbook is mailed to me every year, but I’m never quite sure what I should do with it. How should I be...
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Oct 22, 20243 min read


The Basics of Credit Card Security
Now is the time of year with holidays fast approaching to think about credit card security. Finding out that your credit card was...
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Oct 22, 20241 min read


A Brief Overview of Modern Embalming
What is Embalming really? You may or may not be surprised that we get asked this question often. This, and any other question you have...
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Oct 21, 20244 min read


How Is Your Financial Advisor Doing?
By Mike Adams Most investors have little or no idea of how well their accounts are doing when compared to what they might be doing. In...
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Oct 20, 20245 min read


Can Your Airpods Double as Hearing Aids?
By Edward C. Baig, AARP, September 2024 FDA Approves Software to Turn Some AirPods Into Hearing Aids. Latest pro model of Apple earbuds...
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Sep 22, 20245 min read


1 In 5 Older Adults Use Cannabis
By Rachel Nania, AARP, September 2024 AARP-supported research shows many people 50-plus try THC to aid health. Older adults are...
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Sep 22, 20244 min read


Can I Lower My Cholesterol Without Taking a Statin?
By Jyoti Madhusoodanan, NY Times, Sept 2024 Here's what the evidence suggests can work. Q: I have high cholesterol, but when I tried...
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Sep 22, 20244 min read


Retirement and ReNewal of the Path Ahead
By Forrest Arnold It was pretty scary & alarming to receive the news that my skin cancer had migrated to become tumors in my head and...
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Sep 22, 20242 min read


What is an Annual Notice of Coverage?
Dear Marci, When speaking to my insurance company, I was told to look out for an Annual Notice of Coverage in the mail. Can you tell me...
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Sep 20, 20242 min read


When is it time to replace your iPhone?
By Laura Moynihan Generally speaking, the best time of year to buy a new iPhone is a few months after the newest model launches – which...
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Sep 20, 20243 min read


Top 3 Ways to Protect a Loved One in Crisis
In a crisis, your body often goes into “survival mode,” taking things one day, or perhaps even just one hour, at a time. It’s your body’s...
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Sep 19, 20243 min read
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