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THE DOCTOR IS IN on Your Nearest Screen, Hopefully
With social distancing, depression, isolation and loneliness hitting the nation’s seniors particularly hard as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has made big changes to Medicare to help doctors reach patients easier without visiting offices or hospitals. But while it appears well-intentioned, these policy changes also are going to have to be more carefully thought out over time.
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August 2020
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ST. MARTIN/ST. MAARTEN – A CAPTIVATING CONCOCTION OF CARIBBEAN CULTURES
There I was in my white lab coat examining the 40 different vials and trying to determine which combinations to mix to get the best outcome.
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August 2020
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Chamomile Helps Arthritis, Blood Thinning and Mouth Pain
About a million cups of chamomile tea are served every single day! The antioxidant compounds in chamomile, including apigenin, have been proven useful for a variety of issues that might concern you.
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August 2020
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5 Ways Seniors Can Safeguard Against Cyber Criminals Stealing Their Identity
As the use of personal computers and cell phones has grown over the last two decades, identity theft has surged. One study found that over 14 million consumers were victims of identity fraud in 2018, and that their out-of-pocket costs totaled $1.7 billion.
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August 2020
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Practical Tips for Caregivers Facing a Pandemic
Family Features
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July 2020
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Laws of the Land: Sometimes, It is Like you See on TV
Is this quote from reality TV or a real Louisiana case?“Why in the world would a sister that’s got this kind of cheese, why would she give it up to a brother that ain’t working? That ain’t got a job. I mean, you know, ain’t bringing nothing to the table. What’s that about?”
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July 2020
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Caring for Your Loved Ones with COVID-19 at Home
Much has been reported about severe cases of COVID-19, but what about those who may be experiencing mild or lesser symptoms and are not in situations where they have to be hospitalized?
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July 2020
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is returning to the “new normal
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is back. Sun seekers are hitting the beaches, golfers are working on their drives and visitors are enjoying the appeals that each year attract some 20 million people.
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July 2020
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Tinseltown Talks: Fran Drescher and “The Nanny” Reunion
Reassembling a dozen cast members from a popular 90s TV sit-com could pose a challenge for any network, much less an individual. But it was a task Fran Drescher relished. As the nasal voiced star of the hit CBS series “The Nanny,” Drescher co-created and co-produced the show along with then-husband Peter Marc Jacobson.
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July 2020
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Eat Well Live Well: Understanding Food Marketing Terms
A trip to the grocery store to find healthy food can seem mind-boggling when trying to distinguish what different food marketing terms mean. There are lots of terms food companies use today to help promote their products, which can leave us confused as to what these words and phrases actually mean. Listed below are some popular food marketing terms you may see on packaging and their actual meaning.
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July 2020
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Counseling Corner: Learning To Relax Is A Great Idea
from the American Counseling Association
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July 2020
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Shreveport's Forgotten Hero
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July 2020
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Twistin' the Years Away
Flashback
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June 2020
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Rest Assured
Area Assisted Living Residents Shelter Safely With Friends
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June 2020
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Tips to Help You Stretch Your Food Dollar
Eat Well Live Well
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June 2020
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Reduce Your Risk of Another Heart Attack or Stroke
COVID-19 pandemic highlights importance of maintaining healthy routines
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June 2020
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Odds & Ends
MANAGING STRESS DURING COVID-19
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June 2020
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Is Today's Stress Affecting Your Sleep And Dreams?
from the American Counseling Association
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June 2020
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Emotional Distress and the Law
LAWS of the land
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June 2020
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Avoid Home Improvement Fraud
From the Bench
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June 2020
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Handling the Stress of the Current Health Crisis
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has created high levels of stress and fear for many of us. The anxiety that a disease such as this can bring on can seem overwhelming to many people but learning to cope with and manage that stress is important for every one of us.
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May 2020
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Sugar Substitutes for Your Sweet Tooth
While sugar still has its place in our pantry, some are looking to reduce daily intake.
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May 2020
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ART, CULTURE AND SHOPPING ARE BIG IN TINY TAOS, NEW MEXIC0
A countless number of art galleries line many streets of Taos, New Mexico. Reminders of its past as a Spanish Colonial outpost and frontier settlement are everywhere.
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May 2020
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Paul Petersen Remembers TV Mom, Donna Reed
While most of us will be remembering mothers on May 10 this year, entertainers who worked as child actors in television sitcoms may also have special memories of their ‘TV mom.’ For Paul Petersen, that was Oscar winner Donna Reed, matriarch from “The Donna Reed Show.”
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May 2020
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Cook Comfort Food Once, Enjoy it Twice
Cook once, eat twice. It’s a kitchen practice as simple as it sounds.
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May 2020
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Oil Field Cemetery
When Ely May (not her real name) went to visit her granny’s grave, something she did about every 2 or 3 years, she got quite a shock. Instead of a peaceful cemetery, she found two producing oil wells.
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May 2020
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Grief Strikes Us All
This year has been a tough for all of us. We are fighting the Corona Virus in our state and nation. People are sick and we are losing family members and people in our community that are close to us.
3 min |
May 2020
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7 Life-Changing Habits to Build During the Pandemic
Scary times are upon us. We’re staying indoors, watching the news 24/7, and we’re afraid.
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May 2020
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5 Tips to Help Seniors Cope With Being Quarantined
The CDC recommends that high-risk individuals avoid crowds and social gatherings and that they should stay home as much as possible. While there is no question that this is of the utmost importance, when dealing with our senior population, there is so much more that must be taken into consideration.
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April 2020
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Tips to Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Does the COVID-19 pandemic have you feeling anxious and worried? If yes, please know that you’re not alone! Being nervous about the chances that you, a loved one, or a friend may come down with this novel coronavirus is common. These feelings can be intensified by the seemingly nonstop news coverage on the topic. While meant to provide information and, to some degree, to reassure the public, such round-the-clock coverage can lead to panic, especially as the COVID-19 outbreaks are now closer to home.
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