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June 3, 2025

Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Question: Can a man reduce his prostate cancer risk with lifestyle changes? Are there proven ...

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A black man consulting a doctor hoping to lower his prostate cancer risk.
June 2, 2025

Checklist on Home Safety for Aging in Place

If you or a loved one is aging in place – staying in their own ...

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Man in a wheelchair in a home that has been modified for safety for aging in place. Image by Yuri Arcurs
May 30, 2025

Why You Should Indulge in Nostalgia

Indulge in nostalgia, writes Terri L. Jones. It can be a pleasant trip down memory ...

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grandparents with their two granddaughters, looking together at an old photo album, experiencing reasons to indulge in nostalgia
May 30, 2025

Do Carbs Make Us Fat?

There are a lot of claims about why we should avoid carbohydrates, including the claim ...

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An assortment of good carbs like nuts and whole wheat bread
May 29, 2025

Tips for Secondhand Shopping

Young people have made thrift-store shopping cool, and older adults can hitch a ride on ...

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Two senior women looking at a dress as they go secondhand shopping
May 28, 2025

Revisiting Your Past for Self-Awareness Now

Revisiting your past can help develop self-awareness, to discover how you became the person you ...

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Man from behind, sitting at his desk, journaling or reading for self-awareness. Image by Rawpixelimages
May 28, 2025

Asian Shredded Chicken Salad Recipe

Asian Shredded Chicken Salad is colorful, packed with protein, and satisfying as a main course ...

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An Asian Shredded Chicken Salad with chop sticks
May 27, 2025

Outdoor Accessibility at Virginia State Parks

Time spent outdoors offers physical and mental health benefits for everyone, but people with disabilities ...

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Kris Gulden, Mason Neck Friends Group Accessibility Advisor, giving a demonstration of an all-terrain wheelchair, part of the emphasis on accessibility at Virginia State Parks. Photo courtesy of Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation.
May 27, 2025

Prior Authorization and Health Insurance: Know the Facts

The American Medical Association calls prior authorization “an overused process that interferes with patients receiving ...

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Man on laptop worried he doesn't have prior authorization.
May 26, 2025

Nosy Friend of 50 Years

After 50 years of friendship, a woman is tired of the personal questions her nosy ...

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A woman drinking tea and talking with her nosy friend