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5 tips for healthy hearing. Hint: Pickleball can help

(SST) Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, with many seniors roaring onto pickleball courts nationwide. But whether it's a friendly game or an intramural matchup, all senses must be engaged for the …

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New Medicare Program Makes Prescription Costs Easier to Handle

(SST) This year's Medicare Annual Enrollment brings a major change for prescription drug users: a new payment program for older adults and those with disabilities to spread out their costs over time, making it …

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What You Need to Know About the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

(SST) COVID-19 remains a public health concern, as we continue to see periodic surges in infections and hospitalizations.1 But while SARS-CoV-2 infections tend to rise during the fall and winter seasons just like the …

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7 tips to help protect you from financial fraud

(SST) Scammers seem to be getting more and more sophisticated, and older adults are often the target - especially of financial scams. In fact, scams targeting Americans 60 and older resulted in over $3.4 …

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The ABCs of type 1 diabetes screening and testing: A helpful guide

(SST) Sponsored by Sanofi As many in the type 1 diabetes community can attest, it can be difficult at first to understand the purpose of screening or the subsequent tests before and following a …

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Ketamine and other anesthetics emerge as treatments for depression: Anesthesiologists can help ensure they are used safely

(SST) Ketamine and other anesthetic drugs have emerged as a powerful new tool to rapidly treat depression, especially for people who don't benefit from traditional therapies. With conversations regarding these drugs circulating in the …

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Low down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream

(SST) Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments higher. Despite higher …

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Efficient anesthesia staffing is a win-win for patients and facilities

(SST) The financial side of the healthcare industry continues to be a hot topic for consumers and healthcare administrators alike. Rising costs, facility closings especially in rural areas, and the needs of an aging …

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Brushing Away Hospital Risks: The Importance of Proper Oral Care

(SST) Whether you're the patient or the worried loved one, a hospital stay is often a whirlwind of stress, uncertainty and endless beeps from machines. Amid the chaos, it's easy to forget the basics, …

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Protect Your Loved Ones this Fire Prevention Month

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (SST) Who doesn't love autumn? Glorious leaves crunching underfoot, crisp air, ripe apples, everything pumpkin spice. It's arguably the most beautiful time of year …

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