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Alabama Gulf Coast Offers Beach, Nature, history

My first thought was that I must have taken a wrong turn. Surely this couldn’t be the destination known as Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, perched on the Gulf coast of Alabama.

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Researchers Rethink Alzheimer’s, Diversifying The Drug Search

When researchers at the University of Kentucky compare brains donated from people who died with dementia, very rarely do they find one that bears only Alzheimer’s trademark plaques and tangles — no other damage.

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In Search Of Age-Friendly Health Care

A month ago, during a visit to her doctor’s office in Sequim, Wash., Sue Christensen fell to her knees in the bathroom when her legs suddenly gave out.

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Viking River Cruises Offers Carefree European Travel

It was early morning as our Viking long ship, Alruna, docked in the little town of Breisach, Germany.

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Your Estate Plan Should Match Your Life Stage

Having and estate plan that matches your stage of life is important. It’s not as simple as your age.

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To Color Or Not to Color? That Is the Question

We’ve all seen those women. They look gorgeous in gray or silver hair.

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Solo Agers: 3 Steps To Keep Happier And Safer

Many people won’t have children to look after them as they age, either because they didn’t have kids or the ones they have aren’t available or reliable.

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Let’s Keep The Wellness Conversation Going

I feel a deep need to respond to the recent and ongoing demonization of the ”Wellness Diet.”

Dentistry

How To Get Bargain Dentistry And A Vacation To Boot

04 September 2019

he U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis says Americans spent $2.6 billion on medical and dental tourism in 2018.

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Historic Village, Strawbery Banke, Hosts Food & Wine Festival

03 September 2019

Vintage & Vine offers more than 1,000 guests an opportunity to chat with knowledgeable wine and restaurant partners as they nibble and sip their way through the 10-acre, enchanting historical village.

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5 Important Questions To Ask To Prevent Falls

02 September 2019

Despite the common belief, falls are not a normal part of aging, and they are largely preventable.

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Don’t Delay Alzheimer’s Talk: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference

01 September 2019

After 30 years of painting commercial buildings, Mario Martinez of San Jose, California, had experienced days like this before, grueling hours under a sun-soaked sky, doing back-breaking work.

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Preparing for disaster: 9 things you can do now

31 August 2019

Are you prepared if a disaster were to hit? If you aren’t, making sure to prioritize this initiative for you and your family is smart.

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Home Health Aides Often Face Verbal Abuse From Clients

30 August 2019

For many home healthcare aides, verbal abuse from clients or clients’ family is a real problem, a U.S. study suggests. 

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