Ending the Debate About Hormone Replacement Therapy Causing Breast Cancer

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Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer: A 24-Year Debate According to a 24-year-old study, hormone replacement therapy can lead to breast cancer. Was the study inaccurate? Medical professionals have been debating that point ever since. By Sarah Rose Background: The WHI Controversy In 2001, the Women’s Health Initiative published a study suggesting that hormone replacement … Read more

Senior Scams Are All Too Common

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The phone rings, you don’t see the “scam likely” warning, so you answer. You’re waiting on a call from your doctor anyway. On the other end is a man who claims he is with the police department. You were summoned for jury duty, but he said you ignored the summons. You reply that you never … Read more

The Ideal Retirement Job

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For assorted reasons, many people continue to work after they retire. We explore a spectrum of the best employment opportunities for retirees seeking a job, not only to supplement their income but also to sustain a meaningful life. Why Retirees Keep Working In journalism, the 5 Ws – who, what, when, why and where – … Read more

Parkinson’s Pacers

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Golf Tournament at The Links at Stono Ferry Supports Parkinson’s, Respite and Community Wellness Programs The Links at Stono Ferry hosted a golf tournament in May that helped raise funds for three local organizations, including a group that provides those who have Parkinson’s disease with an opportunity for two vitally important pursuits: vigorous exercise and … Read more

Farm to Table: Six Things That Should be Part of a Senior’s Diet

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Have you been sprinkling blueberries over your favorite foods for years? Snacking on walnuts? Congratulations: You’re doing something right for your health. Believe it or not, experts say that there are not only foods that can improve your health but also help prevent or offset issues of aging such as dementia, stroke and arthritis. While … Read more

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