5 Evolving Trends on End-of-Life Matters (Family Features) One of the most difficult conversations many people have in their lives involves the end of life. While often uncomfortable to think about or discuss with others, talking about and sharing end-of-life wishes should be a common occurrence. In fact, 91% of Americans believe talking about death […]
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Sleep Apnea is More Than a Snore (Family Features) Snoring throughout the night. Gasping for air suddenly while sleeping. Feeling tired after a night of rest. These aren’t just signs of a poor night’s sleep – they could be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder characterized by a repetitive
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Take Family Favorites Al Fresco: Advice for enjoying easy meals outdoors (Family Features) Bright sunshine, warm patios and fresh foods go hand in hand. As warm weather and sunny days call you outdoors, bring the whole family along with favorite meals that blend perfectly with a soft breeze and the subtle sounds of nature. Al
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Volunteering Together: Building friendships and strengthening bonds (Family Features) Volunteering has always been a big part of Shelley Brosnan’s life, whether she was serving in her children’s school or in their Fairfax, Va., community. When Brosnan retired, increasing her volunteer efforts was a natural next step. Serving with Volunteer Fairfax, an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program,
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Staying Safe During Summer Vacations: 5 tips for traveling with health conditions (Family Features) From staycations and road trips to Caribbean getaways and coastal cruises, summertime offers the chance to escape and unwind with a much needed (and deserved) vacation. However, for people living with health conditions like heart disease or stroke, leaving home can
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Make Summer Travel with Pets Enjoyable and Seamless 5 pet-friendly travel tips for summer trips (Family Features) For pet owners, cats and dogs are part of the family, which means when it’s time to head out of town this summer, the four-legged friends get to come along, too. In fact, a survey conducted by Motel
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7 Ways to Reduce Energy Bills During Summer Heat (Family Features) With temperatures forecasted to run at least 2 degrees higher than historical averages across more than half the country, according to projections from AccuWeather, heat waves may lead to soaring air-conditioning bills this summer. “The summer is when we see homeowners strategizing about how
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5 Ways Heart Health Care Can Improve (Family Features) Before the advent of antibiotics, infectious diseases, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis and diphtheria, were the most common causes of death in the industrialized world. Today, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and has been since 1921, according to the Centers
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Knowing the Signs of Stroke (Family Features) Stroke can happen to anyone – it happens to more than 800,000 people every year in the United States. Knowing the signs of stroke and how to prevent it can help protect you or your loved ones from disabilities caused by stroke. That’s why the National Institute of
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The Power of Pets (Family Features) Love. Community. Belonging. Pets offer people the chance to explore friendships and connections they didn’t always think were possible. Pets provide companionship and help bring people together. In fact, according to Mars’ “Pets Connect Us” report 73% of pet parents have made connections despite generational, cultural or ethnic differences