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Take Back the Garage
"We wish we did this years ago.” I hear that from most customers after we’ve transformed their garage from a junk pile to an inviting and organized space. Trust me, there’s nothing more uplifting than purging with purpose. It’s the clutter in your life that could be weighing you down. Think about it, the first thing you see when...
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Would you want to live to 150?
Last year, Harvard researchers reported they have “turned back the clock” on laboratory mice by altering the epigenome (the molecules that switch DNA on and off). This finding means we may one day be able to reset the human body to avoid deadly diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Advancements are...
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Can you reverse osteoporosis?
I’ve noticed over the past year our members are increasingly concerned with their bone health and its connection to aging well. Since May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, I thought now would be the perfect time to discuss it. Osteoporosis affects almost 20% of women and 5% of men, an estimated 44 million Americans...
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Aging parents and POAs
When you have an aging parent, there are many complicated considerations to ensuring their health and well-being. A fall or stroke can change your situation very quickly. While it’s an unpleasant thing to anticipate, making sure you have both a financial and healthcare power of attorney in place ensures you have the authority to make informed...
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Protect your child’s hearing
The sounds of summer are in the air, and some of them are really loud. Dr. Cara Donovan, Au.D., of Sounds of Life Hearing Center, has some advice for keeping your kids’ hearing safe this summer and beyond. “Between loud noises from events like fireworks displays, sporting events, concerts, parades and other fun activities, children’s...
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