FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Lawmakers Knew
All Along
They Were Voting
to Cut Medicaid
for Older Adults
By Natalie Kean
Cutting federal Medicaid funding would put home and community-based services (HCBS) first on the chopping block. But lawmakers took to the airwaves dismissing these claims, asserting they were only cutting “wasteful” spending.
My clothes nowadays tend to be a mix of thrift shop, supermarket, high street, and the occasional splurge on something gorgeous! As I have saved money with reducing my overall clothing budget, I don’t feel guilty so just enjoy whatever I buy.
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How to Avoid
Becoming
a Grumpy Old Man
Why Complaining Rewires Your Brain — and How to Stop It
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Superagers
found to have
something other
older adults do not
By Bernie Tafoya
According to a study by researchers from the University of Illinois-Chicago, Northwestern University and the University of Washington, the brains of older adults with super healthy memories grow more neurons than those of their peers.
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Social Security's
2026 COLA
Will Probably
Fail Retirees.
Here's Why
By Maurie Backman
Healthcare costs could render this year's COLA useless, even if broad costs don't rise as much.
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Older adults
gain muscle power
with daily servings
of everyday snack,
study finds
By Deirdre Bardolf
Adults 65 and older who consumed about three tablespoons of peanut butter for six months improved their performance on a key lower-body function test compared to a control group
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“The art of healing comes from nature,
not from the physician.
Therefore the physician must
start from nature,
with an open mind.”
Paracelsus
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I've lived over 70 years. In that time, I've seen at least seven big U.S. fights with other nations. Sure, most weren't popular. But Congress backed every one. That means the American people did too, in a technical sense. Today, we're in a war over 65% of folks hate. It's unpopular. And it's illegal.Continue reading>>
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Unique Patterns
of Hearing Loss and
Cognition in Older Adults
By Keith Darrow
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16 Foods
That Boomers
Still Love
(Even Though Millennials
Mock Them)
By Anne Stewart
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Are Older Drivers
Dangerous?
How to Sharpen
Your Driving Skills
After 60
By Joy Stephenson-Laws
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Humans Could Live
to Be 150,
Science Says
But that’s absolutely
the limit.
By Caroline Delbert
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Smart Ways
to Make the Most
of Your
Social Security Check
By Jordan Rosenfeld
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Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in America (2026)To determine which areas prioritize residents’ well-being, they compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 41 key indicators of good health. Our data set ranges from the cost of a medical visit to fruit and vegetable consumption to the share of physically active adults.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Study finds
vegetarians over 80
less likely to reach 100
In very old age, staying strong and maintaining muscle matters more than long-term disease prevention.
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There aren't enough
geriatricians
—how older adults
can still get the right care
By Jerry Gurwitz
You can use a few simple strategies that geriatricians rely on to have more productive conversations with your or your family member's doctor.
How to stop thinking about RMDs like it’s 2017, and why you should take advantage of the ‘golden years’ for Roth conversions.
Many immigrants with legal status have historically been eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, and tax credits for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plans. This changed in July 2025
No, it’s not about holding a “Roman chair” pose, nor is it about doing ab exercises on a Swiss ball. Rather, it’s about one’s mental state.
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”I hate war as only a soldier
who has lived it can,
only as one who
has seen its brutality,
its futility, its stupidity.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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This is another in our series of what to look for if you, or a loved one, are considering a move to an Assisted living Facility.
Selecting an A.L.F. for a loved one is a major life step. As with everything, you usually get what you pay for. Some spots cost eight thousand dollars a month or more and feel like a resort. They serve fine food and offer many daily events. These perks are nice, but they are not the main goal. Fancy rooms do not matter if the home is not safe. Safety for residents and staff must be the first thing you check.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
US prostate cancer rates
rose annually over the
past decade, new report finds
By Dr. Raihan El-Naas
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Cardiologists
Are Begging
You To Eat More of This
High-Fiber Food
if You're Over 60
By Korin Miller
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GM Patents a Technology
That Would Tell Older Drivers
When to Give up the Car Keys
By Sean Tucker
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Why Are More
Older People Dying
After Falls?
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Study:
More than half
of older adults
lose independence
after emergency surgery
By Donna Shryer
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Stats about Iran:
- Iran has an estimated population of around 85 million people, making it the 18th most populous country in the world.- Iran covers approximately 1.65 million square kilometers, making it the 17th largest country globally.- Iran's GDP is roughly $220 billion USD (nominal), with significant oil and gas reserves contributing to its economy.- The official language is Persian (Farsi), spoken by about 80% of the population.- The majority of Iranians are Shia Muslims, comprising approximately 90-95% of the population.↓
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