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Menopause Hot Flashes: Nine Tips for Women Staying Cool Naturally!

Menopause hot flashes and night sweats can be debilitating. It’s estimated that more than 80% of women are affected by hot flashes at some point. Experts don’t know for sure what causes them, but it’s thought that a lack of estrogen may affect the hypothalamus—the region of the brain that controls body temperature. The frequency, …

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CDC Approves COVID-19 Booster Shots!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved two new booster shots by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna that take aim at the latest strains and variants of COVID-19. The bivalent formulations of the vaccines were approved for use as a single booster dose at least two months following primary or booster vaccination. The vaccines are …

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President Signs Bill to Reduce Medicare Prescription Prices!

President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in August. This historic legislation will help millions of Medicare enrollees better afford their life-sustaining medications, and millions more Americans will be able to pay their Affordable Care Act premiums. “This law finally delivers on a promise that was made for decades to the American …

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It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot!

Much needed attention continues to focus on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. Yet another very important vaccine for older adults is the seasonal influenza vaccine or “flu” shot. The single best way to reduce your risk from flu and possibly serious complications is to get the flu shot every year. The good news is that …

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EPA Declares Northern Colorado Front Range “Severe” Violators of Air Quality Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency announced in September that it reclassified Denver and Colorado’s Northern Front Range as “severe” violators of air quality standards, meaning more stringent regulations are coming for businesses and consumers are likely to pay higher gas prices. Five areas failed to attain the 2008 ozone NAAQS by the attainment date. EPA is …

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Top Tips for Online Shopping!

Shopping online or by television has grown increasingly popular throughout the years, mainly due to convenience. Buyers can often obtain substantial deals without having to leave home. As added bonuses, products generally arrive quickly and can be delivered directly to the doorstep. But, before you throw down your credit cards and commit to buying anything, …

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CDOT Reminds Drivers to Look Twice for Motorcycles

Motorcycle deaths up 6% over last year; Most crashes in neighboring El Paso, Jefferson counties Information courtesy of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Following a deadly year for motorcycle riders, the Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcyclists. “With the growing number of distractions in our lives, we …

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Climate Change and Older Adults

The Golden Years are not so shiny in these times of climate crisis. But while older adults are especially vulnerable to some of the worst impacts of climate change, we also are among those who have the knowledge, resources, and motivation to help turn the tide. Climate change impacts all of us by threatening our …

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Attorney General Announces Anti-Robocall Task Force

Colorado Attorney General announced in August that Colorado is joining a nationwide anti-robocall litigation task force of 50 attorneys general. They plan to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing a majority of foreign robocalls into the United States. This bipartisan nationwide task force has one goal: to cut down …

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Top Gun Movie: America’s Determination to Be the Best!

In mid August, the movie, Top Gun: Maverick officially passed the 1997 Oscar best film, Titanic, to become the 7th-highest grossing film ever at the domestic box office, just the latest record broken by this reboot of the 1986 classic. In an age of militant Hollywood films, conservatives have been quick to note that Maverick’s …

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How the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Can Help!

If you’re feeling sad, lonely, and hopeless and have had thoughts of harming yourself, please know that you are not alone. Many people, even those who seem to have everything going for them, have had feelings similar to what you’re experiencing right now. Thinking about suicide does not make you a failure or a weak …

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Seven Effective Job-Hunting Strategies for Older Adults

More older adults are either returning to the workforce or seeking employment for the first time. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor force among adults aged 75 years and older is projected to surge by 96.5% over the next decade. There are many reasons: financial strains brought on by the COVID-19 …

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