Tag: health and wellness
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The origins of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Major League Baseball faced a shutdown during World War II. Rosters were filled with old veterans and teenagers just to keep games alive. Naturally, the level of play declined. In those tight times, who would…
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Savvy Senior: How to find affordable senior housing near you
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors locate affordable housing? My sister, who’s 65 years old, needs to find a different place to live but has very…
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Collaborative health care model in Colorado Springs offers discounted services for monthly fee | Live Well
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sometimes it takes a village to address a health issue. And it’s better if that village can not only address symptoms, but also find the root cause of those issues and eradicate the problem altogether. That’s the proactive, preventive approach Amanda Farrell designed for Sacred…
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Savvy Senior: Beware of the Medicare Advantage trap
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able to switch back to original…
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Savvy Senior: Beware of the Medicare Advantage trap
Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able to switch back to original Medicare and get a supplemental (Medigap) policy and prescription drug plan later with without paying a fine? — Almost 65…
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In portrait of Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler, we discover the strength of a woman who has suffered tragedy and developed great character.
John Singer Sargent was born in the mid-1850s in Florence, Italy, to American parents. His elevated position in society allowed him to pursue the arts, not as merely a decorator, but as a painter determined to capture the essence of his subjects. He was endlessly fascinated with the physical expressions of inner emotions. His most…
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Live Well: Women, men will never share this burden
There are split seconds in relationships that shine a light on its gaping holes. When you suddenly realize the great chasm between how women and men view personal safety, both yours and theirs. I was reminded of such epiphanies as I spooked my own self in the woods. On a recent sunny Sunday I went…
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How Moko the dolphin led a disoriented mother whale and her calf through a treacherous channel and back out to sea
Dolphins have long been recognized for their good deeds in the ocean, often rescuing stranded sailors or playfully surfing the waves behind fishing boats. Many cultures view dolphins as symbols of good luck and protection. Ancient sailors believed that spotting a dolphin swimming alongside their ship was a sign of a smooth and safe voyage.…
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Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover annual physical exams?
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover annual physical exams? I’ve gotten a physical every year since I turned 50 and would like to find out what Medicare covers when I sign up in a few months. — Almost 65 Dear Almost, No, Medicare does not pay for annual physical exams, but it does cover a…
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Red light therapy: Skincare treatment trends online and around Colorado Springs
You may have seen it while scrolling your feed or looking for a spa day. A Jason-like mask beaming red light on the face resting beneath. Or maybe you saw an ad of a person in a booth, smiling as they bask in crimson brightness. While red light therapy has been used for decades in…