Apr 15 2024
Constantly changing prices are nothing new when it comes to airline tickets, hotel rooms and ride-sharing services. But groceries? Yep, the prices of food and all kinds of other products and services are being adjusted up and down, sometimes on a daily basis — and not just because of inflation. More and more retailers use …
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Apr 08 2024
It’s spring, the season for sweet strawberries, colorful tulips, crisp vegetables, and a COVID-19 booster shot. Health experts with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended an extra dose of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine for all people in the U.S. ages 65 and older. Why? Simple. Hospitalizations and COVID-19 death rates …
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Apr 01 2024
The World Happiness Report (WHR) was released in mid-March by a partnership of Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the WHR’s Editorial Board. The report is produced under the editorial control of the WHR Editorial Board. The World Happiness Report reflects a worldwide demand for more attention to …
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Mar 25 2024
The Facts… • Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest for those with cancer. From the time of diagnosis, between 11 and 15 percent of those afflicted will …
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Mar 18 2024
Michael Prager doesn’t go near junk food. After he eats a frozen pizza, candy bar or packaged pastry, his head will throb. Then, a craving will hit. Prager, 65, a retired journalist and author in Arlington, Massachusetts, is not alone. One in eight adults ages 50 to 80 show signs of addiction to ultraprocessed foods, …
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Mar 11 2024
Each year, the cooling temperatures, falling leaves, and changing season remind us to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu. But if you’re an older adult, there’s another serious health threat you should be aware of: respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. RSV can affect people of all ages. Each year, between 60,000-160,000 older Americans are …
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Mar 04 2024
If you think eight billion people living on planet Earth is optimal, think again! Many scientists have warned the world about over-population, climate change, starvation, extinction, and bio-diversity issues affecting our planet. In 2023, our planet had eight billion people. There were only one billion people on the planet at the turn of the 19th …
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Feb 19 2024
Women Veterans, you may be surprised to learn about all VA has to offer. If you haven’t checked out VA in a while, things have changed. We recognize each of you are unique and your health care needs are not “one-size-fits-all.” That’s why VA continues to expand its services, so we can provide you with …
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Feb 12 2024
Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine. Through later folk traditions, it has also become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the …
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Feb 08 2024
The Colorado Center for Aging needs your help in contacting the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) is meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 and will be considering funding for the Colorado Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). Your immediate attention on this important issue affects all seniors! Important News: Please call or send an email to the …
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Feb 05 2024
Colorado Governor Polis delivered his 2024 State of the State address in mid-January, focusing on the issues that matter most to Coloradans like reducing housing costs, expanding access to transit and making Colorado one of the ten safest states. “I challenge everyone to envision how we want our state to look in 2026 when we …
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Jan 29 2024
The definition of healthy eating does change a little as we age. For example, as we grow older, our metabolism slows down, so we need fewer calories than before. Our body also needs more of certain nutrients. That means it’s more important than ever to choose foods that give us the best nutritional value. Explore …
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