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An elderly man browses a book at a library.
Why should you visit a library? Seniors might feel there are limited options regarding what to do in their free time. Being active and exercising is always a good idea for people of any age, and there are certainly weightlifting benefits for seniors. What other ways can seniors benefit themselves? Visiting your […]

Why Should You Visit a Library?

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Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for SKYCLARYS™ (omaveloxolone) to treat Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older. This development is crucial for the approximately 5,000 diagnosed patients in the United States with this ultra-rare, inherited neuro-degenerative disorder, commonly diagnosed during […]

Reata Gains Approval

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Where Joy Is Lacking… The discourse surrounding adult leisure time in America rarely goes beyond the ubiquitous ‘Netflix binge.’ At least in my circles, it feels like ‘what people do’ when work is over, rush hour endured, and the kids are put to bed can be summed up by flopping […]

How Intentional Joy Can Save Your Life

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If your aging parents are still living independently, it can be a little stressful to think about all the ways they can hurt themselves throughout the home. Additionally, if they do get hurt, who is going to be there to help? Most adult children tend to have full-time jobs and […]

Elderly Parent’s Home Safety

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5 Golden Hollywood Romantic Comedies February is often associated with Valentine’s Day, romance, gifts of chocolates and cards that exchange loved ones’ hands, and maybe romantic-comedy films. Although currently an endangered species in modern-day Hollywood, romantic comedies once dominated the silver screen from the film industry’s inception to as recently as the […]

5 Golden Romantic Comedies

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Most individuals look forward to their retirement because it is when they have planned to start or continue traveling. There is no more PTO to request. And hopefully, money is no longer an issue because you have accumulated a hefty nest egg to fund these trips. The only thing left to […]

Avoiding Travel Scams

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Every drop counts when it comes to national blood donor month.
National Blood Donor Month is in January and helps create awareness of the importance of blood donation in saving lives every day. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the selfless individuals who contribute to the blood supply by donating blood. The observance was established in 1970 to increase public awareness […]

National Blood Donor Month

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Lettered tiles are arranged in a random way on a game board.
Games Make Your Mind Sharp Did you know that playing specific games can make your mind sharp? Keeping your brain active and solving problems benefits your mind’s health. Sudoku keeps your mind sharp Sudoku features a nine-by-nine grid of blank spaces and number-occupied spaces. The player must fill the empty […]

Games Make Your Mind Sharp

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Pets Make the Best Company As you age and begin to retire, it can be challenging to find opportunities for interaction. Unfortunately, this life stage can lead to feelings of despair and loneliness. What can remedy those depressive feelings? Maybe try cuddling and caring for a furry friend! Newborn puppies are […]

Best Pets for the Elderly

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Papaya slices on a cutting board are seen.
Purposeful Papayas Papayas are delicious fruits with many health benefits. The fruit is native to Central America, but today, the fruit grows around the world. The fruit is cylindrically shaped or spherical. Papayas begin to ripen when they appear about 50% yellow and 50% green. Slicing ripe papaya in half […]

Purposeful Papayas

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