7 important things to know about living wills
President Barack Obama’s recent recommendation that all Americans get living wills resonated with those who have been urging the same thing for years.
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eternalHealth offers a unique choice for Medicare members
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REGION - What are your eating habits? You are probably like most of us: a “meat and potatoes” person. You...
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REGION - Mindfulness. People are becoming more intentional, more mindful these days about what they eat, how they exercise, and...
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REGION - What has been termed the fastest growing sport in the US was founded outside Seattle. But its growth...
Study ties reading books to longer life
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REGION - If you want to stay healthy and live longer, research shows that eating a nutritious diet and maintaining...
