Jul
17
2014
Fact: more than one out of five adult Social Security beneficiaries has served in the military. So more than 20% of Social Security benefits are received by veterans. Veterans and their families make up 35% of those receiving...
Jul
01
2014
Let’s face it – as we get older, our memory does not seem quite as sharp as in years past. While we may not remember where the car keys are, or the name of the actor in the 1974...
Jun
23
2014
Colorectal cancer usually starts with polyps in the colon or rectum, abnormal but benign growths that if left untreated can turn into cancer. A painless test called a colonoscopy, performed under sedation, can help find and remove the polyps....
Jun
17
2014
Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second leading cancer killer among men and women in the U.S. (after lung cancer). More than 140,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer were diagnosed in 2010...
Jun
09
2014
Being outdoors, and being safe in the sun's rays, are not mutually exclusive. With a little precautionary assistance, for example: suntan lotion on exposed skin surfaces, we can all enjoy the warmth of summer sun.
Continuing previous week's...
Jun
02
2014
We all can fool ourselves when it comes to "sun safety", and precaution. It can be difficult to cover-up when taking in the warmth of the sun. After a long winter, everyone enjoys being outdoors and shedding...
May
27
2014
“Don’t go out in the sun until you put on suntan lotion.” Most of us have heard this from the time we were small children.
Yet, the high incidence of skin cancer is a direct result of the failure of...
May
19
2014
Information worthy of reflection and personal engagement...I am forwarding a portion of a note from the Veterans Administration:
Perhaps the greatest value of a life is to spend it for something that lives after it. On Memorial Day, we honor...
May
12
2014
It’s nearly impossible to completely avoid spring allergies if you live in an area where plants grow. And who doesn't?? You can, however, avoid the main allergy triggers by following these tips:
- Stay indoors as much as...
May
06
2014
Spring is the season when the trees start to bloom and allergy sufferers begin their annual ritual of sniffling, watery and itchy eyes, coughing, and sneezing. Although there is no magical cure for spring allergies, there are a number...