From senior discounts to tax breaks, aging can benefit your bottom line Published by: AARP Getting older has its advantages, especially when it comes to your bank account. That’s because, at a certain age, deals abound for everything from travel to education. 1. Cheaper auto insurance It’s true that as you age, your auto […]
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Published by: Almanac Don’t reach for harsh chemicals. They will do more harm than good by polluting the watershed, killing good and bad bugs alike, and eventually the insects you are trying to kill may grow resistant to those chemicals requiring you to use even stronger ones! They can also harm birds, animals, you, and
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Published by: History.com Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large. The term Hispanic or Latino (or the more recent term
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Plus, 8 types of changes in eye color that indicate problems Published by: AARP They say that your eyes are the window to your soul — but they may also be a window to your health. Your eye color may predispose you to certain medical conditions, such as skin or eye cancer. And while actual
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Published by: National Constitution Center The first Monday in September is celebrated nationally as Labor Day. So how did we get the holiday and why is no one quite sure who created it? The Labor Day holiday grew out of the late 19th century organized labor movement, and it quickly became a national holiday as
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Published by: CDC Understand the Risks and Benefits of Pets There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship.
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Published by: Presley General Insurance Agency, Inc. For those enrolled in high-deductible healthcare plans, the low premiums often keep monthly expenses manageable. But what happens when a large medical expense occurs? The result is often a heavy burden on family budgets. A health savings account (HSA) provides an answer, along with additional tax benefits. What
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Back aches and injuries are common among older adults, but some simple stretches can help Publicado por: AARP Whether it’s chronic, acute, or episodic, low back pain is a common problem among adults, causing more disability around the world than any other condition. At least one-fourth of U.S. adults report having low back pain in
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With identity theft rampant, keep only the essentials in your pocket or purse Published by: AARP In an episode of “Seinfeld,” Jerry’s neurotic friend George Costanza has so much stuff jam-packed into his wallet that it’s ridiculed as a “filing cabinet.” The wallet bulges with everything from Irish currency to a coupon redeemable at Orlando,
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