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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. ...

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. ...

It looks like our summer of smoke from the Canadian wildfires will be with us throughout the next few months. The sky certainly looks eerie, but how bad is it, really? An expert weighs in. (In short, it's bad). ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

We were trying to enjoy the sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains from our perch in the sky when suddenly everything went silent….totally silent. All we could hear was the wind whispering as we headed downward. It turns out that if a plane descends too quickly, the carburetors freeze up, causing the engine to stall. Might this celebratory "three-hour tour" be our last? ...

Resilience is the secret ingredient that makes all the difference in individuals’ lives, to not only live longer but to live longer better. Resilience is defined as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.” You can learn to practice resiliency to influence health and wellness as they relate to positive aging.  ...