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Ask the Audiologist
May Is Better Hearing Month – Have you had your hearing checked lately? By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Preparing for a Comprehensive Audiological Evaluation: A Patient’s Guide A comprehensive audiological evaluation is a crucial step in understanding and addressing hea...
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Calendar of Events | APRIL 2024
If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...
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April Is for Diamonds
By Eloise Graham Diamond is the birthstone The gem diamond is the birthstone for April. Chemically speaking, it is merely a piece of carbon whose atoms are arranged in a diamond cubic. A big chunk of black coal is also chemically carbon but with a different structure to the atoms. Russia mines ...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH By Eloise Graham April recognizes all those who give of their time and energy during National Volunteer Month. Who is a volunteer? A volunteer is a person that does something for other people or for an organization, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it. What...
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Feel Your Best Yet with These 3 Healthy Hacks
By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602 hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com Healthy eating can sometimes feel confusing and time-consuming – but it doesn’t have to. As a registered dietitian, I am all for incorporating super simple ways to instantly boo...
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Yard and Garden: How to Manage Garden Plants that Break Dormancy Early
By Aaron J. Steil and Jeffery Iles Iowa State University Recent warm temperatures across Iowa have many gardeners concerned as they have seen buds on trees and shrubs swell and break, and foliage of perennials and spring bulbs emerge in February, much sooner than they normally would. This puts pla...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office HOW TO SPOT AN IMPOSTER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT Want to learn how to spot fake Social Security social media accounts? The tips below will help you protect yourself and your family. How fraudsters create imposter ...
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Unlocking Better Sleep: Habits for a Healthier You
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Millions of Americans struggle with sleep disorders, and countless others fall short of the recommended 7 to 9 hours of nightly rest. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) warns that insufficient sleep jeopardizes our mental and physical health. Contrary to th...
