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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Jan 22 2024
With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also from other health risks. “During the holidays, our lives get very busy with family and friends,” said Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business. “Before then, please take time to ensure …
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Jan 08 2024
Winter is here, and mountain lion activity is expected to increase in Colorado. Activity near town and populated areas becomes more common during the colder months as mountain lions head to lower elevations to find food. Though mountain lion sightings and pet depredation do occur in Boulder, the risk to humans is extremely low. We …
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Jan 01 2024
We’re into the New Year with 365 days to make the most of every moment. Now’s the time for new beginnings. Perhaps this is the year to stop waiting for just “the right time” whatever that might be. Life’s full of needed waiting time some within our control and others not. Occasionally decisions need to …
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Jan 01 2024
VA Cheyenne has launched a Medical Foster Home (MFH) Program allowing Vets to remain in their community, maintain their social connections, and participate in everyday family life. The program is an innovative alternative to nursing homes, offering 24-hour supervision and personal help in a family setting. Veterans who require nursing home-level care but prefer a …
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