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7 Tips to Make Mature Lashes Look Long and Lush

As we mature, our lashes can become thinner, shorter, and more fragile. Help has arrived! Products are now available to keep your lashes looking long and lush. And, no, you don’t have to look as if spiders have overtaken your eyelids to do the trick! ...
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Hearing Matters – Can You Hear Me Now?

Hearing loss increases with aging, and it's no laughing matter. Since it can strain your brain and possibly impact your cognitive functioning, be proactive sooner rather than later. If you notice issues or others have voiced concerns, schedule a hearing evaluation with an audiologist to learn your options. ...
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Flower Shows: More than Meets the Eye

When you attend a flower show, you will enjoy seeing many beautiful floral arrangements. But a flower show can also be educational and inspirational. What don’t you know about flower shows? Read on! ...
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Celebrate Financial Independence with Social Security

Every July, we take pride in celebrating our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, Social Security programs have helped provide financial independence to millions of hardworking people. ...
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Read This Before Signing Up for a Free Trial Offer

Know before you go with another online trial offer. Free trial offers are extremely popular marketing tactics, especially for subscription services. But unwanted charges lurk close behind. Learn how to avoid them. ...
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The Importance of a Brain-Healthy Diet

Did you know that your brain is the organ most easily damaged by a poor diet? Research shows how specific foods, dietary patterns and lifestyle factors affect brain health. Understanding how different nutrients are transported across the blood-brain barrier can help us better understand the effects of diet on brain health and function. ...
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Are You Eligible for Spouse’s Benefits?

Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools that support you throughout life’s journey. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record. ...
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Is Your Cat Living Their Best Life? Affordable DIY Cat Enrichment

Have you been to a pet store recently? So many cat toys! Does your cat need all those toys? Or any of them? Cats and kittens do need to play to stay healthy, but you don’t have to go broke buying them toys. ...
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