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Panel says ‘no’ to prostate cancer screening

Well, no surprise here, the same type of government sponsored panel that not too long ago said that ... Read more

Senior Lifestyles - Ron Kauffman

For many never-married boomers, future looks lonely

There are some interesting statistics about the 78 million or so Baby Boomers, and those numbers don’t paint ... Read more

Senior Lifestyles - Ron Kauffman

What is a do not resuscitate order?

Recently, I discussed advance directives and the purpose they serve. There’s actually another form of advance directive that ... Read more

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Understanding strokes, avoiding becoming a statistic

You’ve had a stroke. Not exactly the words you’d like to hear.  Most of us don’t know much ... Read more

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How to evaluate if your body is at a healthy weight

According to Johns Hopkins University, if you’re carrying around extra weight, you increase your risk for some very ... Read more

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Do I need a debt management plan?

With the New Year well underway, so too is the realization that for many, holiday spending was higher ... Read more

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AARP: Does it really support seniors’ interests or its own?

Anyone in America over the age of 50 has heard of or from AARP, and for the most ... Read more

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Tell high school and college kids the truth about life

Being a parent or grandparent today is tough work. Too many kids won’t listen to our advice, and ... Read more

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You can improve your memory at any age

Most of us know that aging brings all sorts of interesting challenges – like forgetfulness. The good news, ... Read more

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‘I’ll drink to that’: Can drinking alcohol benefit the elderly?

The Holiday season is upon us, and with that, the concerns about over-imbibing alcohol during this time of ... Read more