– here are 3 ways to bridge the gap, including a second government check you may be owed
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A critical factor that makes the elderly more susceptible to infectious diseases is what immunologists call “immunosenescence”: the decline in the immune system’s functionality as people age.
If you’re experiencing joint pain in the knees, the solution might be to walk it off.
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Once dismissed as a social taboo, the distinct scent associated with aging has a biological basis; dermatologists and dietitians explain how cellular oxidation, shifting hormones and even diet shape the body’s chemistry, and what can help keep it fresh
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Two weeks back, they crammed me into that MRI machine. It felt like I was the gooey cream stuffed inside a Twinkie. They twisted my body into a shape it was never built for. I'm still hurting from that ordeal. My shoulders ache. My arms throb. My lower back screams in pain. The soreness brings endless discomfort. I can take a lot of pain. But this round-the-clock misery is tough to shake.Continue reading...
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
Tuesday, Nov. 11
KEY NEWS YOU CAN USE
Older Adults, Veterans
Affected by
Reduced SNAP Benefits
By Lee Pruitt
The federal government shutdown is having a significant impact on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), leading to delayed or reduced benefits for millions, including many older adults and veterans.
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Older Adults Share
More Political Misinformation.
Here's Why
By Lisa Marshall
“We found that older people are more likely to believe as true and to share information that aligns with their party, whether that information is true or not,”
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The Air You Breathe
May Affect Your
Alzheimer’s Risk
Investigators found that those people who lived in areas with high levels of traffic-related air pollution had higher amounts of amyloid plaques in their brains. The presence of amyloid plaques, .. is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Is Your Balance Off?
When to Seek Medical Advice
By Claudine Zuridis
Have you noticed changes in your balance recently? Are you wondering whether these changes are normal or a sign of something that should be investigated?
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3 Money Moves To Make
With Your Social Security Checks
for the Last Few Months of the Year
By Josephine Nesbit
“Now in the last quarter of the year, is really the time to assess how you have fared, or are still faring in terms of your financial goals for the year,”
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Quote_________________
“This nation will remain
the land of the free
only so long as it is
the home of the brave.”
‒ Elmer Davis
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I had just turned 18 in the summer of 1963. And, like thousands of other young men, I went down to my local Selective Service office to register for the draft as required by law. I was not happy about it. The U.S. was already involved in a war nobody understood let alone wanted. The U.S. wound up supporting a coup in Vietnam which led to the coup’s leader being executed. We sent more troops to Vietnam. Seeing the writing on the wall. My thoughts immediately centered on ways not to get drafted. One way was to be a full-time student.
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In Case You Missed It
articles from our archives
Older Adults
are depicted
more positively online,
but work remains
By Chris Clow
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Making New Friends at 80
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Parkinson’s disease risk
is linked to gut health,
researchers say
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The Troubling News
With Restless Legs Syndrome
By Andrea Javor
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How a Spouse’s Death
Can Affect Your Credit Score
By Jon Marcus
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Interesting facts about Veterans Day:
- Veterans Day was first called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. The armistice officially took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
- Veterans Day was officially established as a U.S. federal holiday in 1954, replacing Armistice Day to honor all U.S. military veterans.
- Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11th, regardless of the day of the week.
- The holiday honors military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces, recognizing their sacrifices and contributions.
- Unlike Memorial Day, which honors those who died in service, Veterans Day celebrates all veterans, living and deceased.
- Common symbols include the poppy flower, the American flag, and the yellow ribbon.
- Several other countries, such as the UK and Canada, also observe similar holidays on November 11th, often called Remembrance Day or Armistice Day.
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