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(BPT) - Long-term health conditions are playing an increasingly significant role in the lives of Americans. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and hypertension, are impacting the health of millions of Americans and becoming increasingly common.
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(BPT) - Getting better sleep doesn't begin the moment your head hits the pillow — it actually starts hours earlier. The choices you make throughout the day and evening help determine your body's sleep readiness, or how prepared it is to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake feeling refreshed.
It may be surprising to know that dehydration is not just a concern during the summer’s heat; it can also occur at any time of the year. So how much liquid should I drink?
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(BPT) - Summer means enjoying time with friends and family, soaking up long days in the sun and delighting in easy evenings outside. While you're savoring each moment and creating new memories, why not sweeten them a little bit more with your favorite chocolate flavors?
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Key TakeawaysChoosing a senior home care provider involves more than comparing costs. Asking the right questions can help you find compassionate, personalized care that supports your loved one's safety, independence and quality of life.Learn how caregivers are screened, trained and matched w…
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(BPT) - By Sami Inkinen, CEO and co-founder of Virta Health
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(BPT) - We've long understood that taking care of our bodies is key to remaining vibrant and healthy in our later years. Thanks to these efforts and modern medicine, we are living longer than ever. However, there is an increasing emphasis on supporting brain health as well — ensuring that as…
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(BPT) - As backyard barbecues, holiday cookouts and summer gatherings fill the calendar, fresh ingredients and seasonal flavors can help make every meal feel special. With produce at its peak and grilling season in full swing, summer offers plenty of opportunities to create colorful, delicio…
As we grow older, humor can reduce stress, improve immune function, ease pain, strengthen emotional resilience, and support better sleep and mood.
Back in the day, when we knew less than what we thought we knew, if you just wanted to learn about a subject, or because the homework assignment is due on Friday!, there were textbooks, local libraries, or the Encyclopedia Britannica your parents bought for you.
Besides warm weather, summer trips, and struggling to manage the overgrown garden, summer is the time when you can shop local and fresh at one of the six Farmers Markets in the Gorge.
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(BPT) - Graying hair may be one of the most stereotypical indicators of aging, and recent data shows the complex relationship modern men have with this natural process.
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(BPT) - More Americans than ever are living longer. As of 2024, nearly 24% of the U.S. population is age 60 or older, making healthy aging increasingly important for individuals, families and communities. Everyday habits like eating well, staying active, keeping up with preventive care and s…
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(BPT) - It's finally here: plenty of bright sunshine, warm weather and the lively atmosphere that only summer can deliver. You're totally ready to kick it up a notch and enjoy the season, but is your home? Beyond doing a deep clean and de-clutter for the season, chances are your living space…
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(BPT) - Bladder cancer happens when cells in the bladder start to grow out of control. These cells can form a tumor and, over time, can spread to other parts of the body.Bladder cancer isn't always easy to detect, so it's important to know what your chances (or risk) of getting bladder cance…
When I talked with folks at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, we seldom discussed our past. I didn’t know where most people worked or went to school, or what their children were doing, although grandchildren were often mentioned.
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How do you feel about getting older, entering the next chapter, maturing like a fine wine, becoming a golden oldie, moving into classic status … Stop! That’s enough with the euphemisms!
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(BPT) - With celebrities and influencers openly sharing their surgical tweaks and procedures, there's never been a more candid conversation around plastic surgery and beauty ideals. With this new emphasis on transparency, the taboo around plastic surgery has shifted, but with it, the standar…
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Summer is the traditional time to travel: more free time, better weather, and higher gas prices!
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(BPT) - You probably know someone in your community who makes a difference every day. Whether they are a health care worker or first responder, a teacher or Army Reservist, a community volunteer or veteran — or simply one of your neighbors who deserves a helping hand, the Feel The Love progr…
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(BPT) - When it comes to gift shopping for Mother's Day, the classics never fail. In fact, 84% of U.S. adults who shopped for Mother's Day in 2025 chose the timeless combo of flowers and a meaningful card, showing that tradition still leads the way — even as 44% of shoppers look to value-con…
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(BPT) - May 2 is National Life Insurance Day. For millions of Americans, now is the time to re-examine your current policy or think about applying for one. Even though most people think life insurance can be complicated, the need has never been greater. Only 51% of U.S. adults have a life in…
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(BPT) - Life is busy, making it challenging to maintain your personal wellness goals every day. Getting in key nutrients tops most people's lists, and that usually means including more whole foods such as green veggies. While it may seem difficult to prepare nutritious, veggie-full meals day…
Although I try, I’ve never been the most organized person: too much stuff accumulated over too many years. But sometimes I say enough is enough; it’s time for SPRING CLEANING!
Do you feel like getting older is just a time of decline? It’s hard not to think so with the ads for anti-aging creams, media portrayals of older adults as frail or clueless. And how often are we told our life’s ambition should be to stay “forever young,” because otherwise you’ll just be … old!
Dance, dance, dance! Dancing provides social benefits and keeps you moving. In addition, learning new steps can challenge your brain, as I’ve found when trying to memorize the steps in different line dances!
We should all laugh more, and good role models are our children, who laugh much more than we do — but it’s hard to compete when young children giggle every time they hear the word “poop”!
I used to think that the brain was the most important part of the body,” comedian Emo Philips once said. “Then I realized, ‘look who’s telling me that.’”
Last week, I wrote about how the world has changed over our lifetimes and how we are digital immigrants in this Information Age. And now, just as we are trying to catch up and understand how these digital tools can benefit us as we age, the world is entering a new age, proving the old adage that the only constant in life is change.
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(StatePoint) As you age, it’s important to keep an eye on your vision. While some vision changes can be expected over time, others may signal something more serious, such as cataracts, glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can result in vision loss, blurred vision and glare.
It’s hard to remember the days when there were only rotary phones, record players, and the three national television stations; when it was exciting to own a transistor radio and listen to the Beatles — anywhere.
If I asked the question, “What kind of artist are you?” you might answer, “Art is just for the gifted and professionally trained, and I’m neither.” Or “Art is a waste of time; I have more important things to do.” Or you might just try to evade the question by shouting out, “How about those Seahawks in the Super Bowl!”
If you enjoy staying indoors during these winter months (there are still forty-four days till spring!), you might want to do what you have been postponing all these years: organize all your old photos.
Here’s a question. What have you been doing since you were seven, and most likely haven’t been doing properly?
As we all know, and many have experienced, during the winter it can be challenging to stay upright when there are snow-covered walkways and parking lots, and that devious black ice.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program provides free, confidential advocacy for residents and their families, and investigates and resolves complaints related to care, rights, and quality of life.
When my son, Andrew, passed 40, we accepted the fact that he would not have any children. They were happy and focused on their careers — and having children is expensive!
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