Archive for Health & Wellness
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Yard and Garden: Properly Dividing Perennials
By Richard Jauron Iowa Stare University Extension – Horticulture Herbaceous perennials (those that die back in the fall and emerge in new growth in the spring) are commonly divided for three reasons: to control size, to rejuvenate plants and to propagate a prized perennial. Horticulturists wit...
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50+ Lifestyles Mailbox…
By Eloise Graham Editor-in-Chief From a reader: Reference your Vol 28, Issue 10, April 2015: There is an error in the recommendations; wheat bread is not good for seniors. One slice of wheat bread contains more than the daily requirement of sodium and little to no fiber. Multigrain bread is so mu...
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Understanding the Differences Between a Will and a Trust
By Ryan Denman Duffy Law Office Duffy Law Office is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Everyone has heard the terms “will” and “trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning devices that serve different purpos...
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Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Your Child
By Lindsey Hornbaker Community Education Program Manager Child Abuse Council “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” – Aristotle When we talk about successful children and teens, we often speak of intellectual intelligence. We believe that children who hav...
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Ella’s Kitchen
I had a request for more soup recipes. I did give you a basis for soup starter last month. I have a couple of spring soups for you to try. Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cooking is a different experience than the Western cooking we are used to. I added this soup if you want to try something complete...
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Fight Cancer with Color
By Beth Freehill, MS, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Clinton Hy-Vee (563) 243-6162 April marks National Cancer Control Month, a time to renew our efforts to control cancer at all stages—prevention, detection and treatment. Focus on modifiable lifestyle choices such as quitting tobacco, l...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
TRIAD– Helping Prevent Crimes Against Seniors TRIAD, AARP, and FDIC Collaborating for an Informational Meeting Wednesday, April 22, these three groups will present a program to help you protect yourself against identity theft, fraud and local scams. Time: 7:30 a.m. – noon. Box lunch provid...
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Experience Simulated Hearing Loss!
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Have you ever wondered what it is like to listen through the ears of the hearing impaired? There are websites that will allow you to experience various ...
