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    Know the signs and symptoms of stroke — the No. 5 cause of death in the United States
    Health, Just for you, Seniors
    Know the signs and symptoms of stroke — the No. 5 cause of death in the United States
    Jun 05, 2023
    If there’s one thing people of different nationalities, cultures and backgrounds have in common, it’s health. And although cultural and familial aspec...
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    Fight Diabetic Eye Disease
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    Fight Diabetic Eye Disease
    Laurie Bailey 
    May 15, 2023
    As we age, our eyesight inevitably changes, and so we must focus on new ways to maintain it. Older people with diabetes need to take special care of t...
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    Top tips for traveling seniors
    Health, Just for you, Seniors
    Top tips for traveling seniors
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    Oct 17, 2022
    Ask any retiree the best part about not punching a time clock anymore, and chances are good they’ll tell you it’s the freedom to do whatever you choos...
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    Your guide to an anti-aging diet
    Health, Just for you, Seniors
    Your guide to an anti-aging diet
    Cheryl S. Grant 
    Oct 17, 2022
    There are several well-known factors that contribute to aging: smoking, stress, sun exposure and genetics, among them. But what you may not realize is...
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    What does old mean to you?
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    What does old mean to you?
    Paige Fumo Fox 
    Oct 17, 2022
    Laverne Hart, a World War II Navy veteran and retired insurance auditor from Chicago’s south suburbs, enjoys her almost daily card games and lunches a...
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    Simple ways to strengthen your immune system
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    Simple ways to strengthen your immune system
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    Sep 26, 2022
    Nearly every piece of health and medical advice comes with an extra special message for seniors. Take cold and flu season, for example. Once the leave...
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    Mastering the art of aging gracefully
    Health, Just for you, Seniors
    Mastering the art of aging gracefully
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    Sep 05, 2022
    You wouldn’t expect your new minivan to run forever, or never get dents in the body or knocks in the engine through the course of its lifespan, right?...
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    Women entering menopause may be surprised by acne
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    Women entering menopause may be surprised by acne
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    Aug 28, 2022
    Ask dermatologist Dr. Joseph Bikowski what causes acne, and he’ll start by listing what does not: “Dirt, grease, grime, oil, soft drinks, nuts, chocol...
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    Correct posture now to avoid pain and falls
    Health, Just for you, Mind and Body, ...
    Correct posture now to avoid pain and falls
    Kirsten Srinivasan 
    Aug 28, 2022
    Whether you’re slumped over a desk or standing tall and proud with your shoulders back, your posture can offer clues about your future. Bad posture is...
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    Easy cleaning tips for seniors
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    Easy cleaning tips for seniors
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    Aug 27, 2022
    For seniors, each passing yearbrings a new ache or pain, making everydaytasks like cleaning the house more difficult. Even though Joanne Fisher, 73, o...
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    How seniors can maintain a healthy memory
    Health, Just for you, Seniors
    How seniors can maintain a healthy memory
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    Aug 26, 2022
    At one time or another, we’ve all forgotten what we went upstairs to fetch, lost our train of thought mid-sentence or misplaced our car keys. Although...
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    The risk of osteoporosis and how to prevent it
    Health, Just for you, Seniors
    The risk of osteoporosis and how to prevent it
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    Aug 25, 2022
    If you’ve ever suffered a broken bone, chances are you came away from the experience with a whole new appreciation for the role the skeletal system pl...
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    Understand your blood test screening results
    Health, Just for you, Seniors
    Understand your blood test screening results
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    May 12, 2019
    Numbers dictate our lives. From how fast we drive to our checking account balance, numbers represent limits that should not be ignored. If you’re like...
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    Must-know winter safety tips
    Health, Just for you, Seniors
    Must-know winter safety tips
    Kathleen Ganster 
    Jan 28, 2019
    It only takes a split second. A patch of black ice or snow lies in wait to trip you up. You’re not paying attention to where you are walking, or you’r...
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    How to protect yourself against the shingles virus
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    How to protect yourself against the shingles virus
    JoAnne Clobus 
    Jul 06, 2017
    Along with ranking as one of the most misunderstood maladies targeting baby boomers, shingles is also high on the list for being unforgettable. “Patie...
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    Vitamins alone won’t solve your health problems
    Health, Just for you, Seniors
    Vitamins alone won’t solve your health problems
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    Jan 25, 2017
    Let’s face it, if every meal we ate looked like the poster image for MyPlate — the United States Department of Agriculture’s campaign to promote healt...
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    Spotting the signs of elder abuse
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    Spotting the signs of elder abuse
    Erin Golden 
    Dec 01, 2016
    As more baby boomers enter retirement age, the number of older adults in the U.S. is surging — and so are the chances for some of those seniors to suf...
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    The key to cooking for one
    Healthy Eating, Just for you, Seniors
    The key to cooking for one
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    Jul 01, 2016
    If you live alone, you know it can be hard to get excited about preparing a meal to eat by yourself. With the time it takes to cook a dish that genera...
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    Slow aging with tai chi
    Seniors, Twintiershealth
    Slow aging with tai chi
    JoAnne K. Clobus 
    Jan 01, 2016
    If you live in an area where the winter months bring frigid temperatures, snow and ice, nearly every aspect of your life is impacted by the weather, i...
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    South Korea, Japan reach landmark deal on WWII sex slaves
    News, World
    South Korea, Japan reach landmark deal on WWII sex slaves
    HYUNG-JIN KIM and FOSTER KLUG 
    Dec 28, 2015
    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An apology from Japan's prime minister and a pledge of more than $8 million sealed a breakthrough deal Monday in a decades-l...
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    A case for hunting young
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    A case for hunting young
    By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
    July 12, 2025
    I’ll never forget when a good friend of mine, when I was in my early teens, told me that I should play more sports instead of going hunting. He said t...
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    Make face-blotting tissues at home
    Lifestyles
    Make face-blotting tissues at home
    July 12, 2025
    Dear Heloise: Facial-blotting tissues are expensive, but it's easy to make them at home. I purchase a package of good-quality white wrapping tissue an...
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    Man’s addiction may be to blame for wife’s migraines
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    Man’s addiction may be to blame for wife’s migraines
    July 12, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I began experiencing migraines occasionally as a teenager, but in my early 20s, they became a regular occurrence. I tried unsuccessfully fo...
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    ‘Round the Square: Notes from readers
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: Notes from readers
    July 12, 2025
    NOTES FROM READERS: Every now and again we like to catch up on the notes we’ve received from our readers, whether they’re regarding ’Round the Square ...
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    Q&A with DA: Tethering dogs outside during extreme temperatures
    Local News
    Q&A with DA: Tethering dogs outside during extreme temperatures
    By STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER  McKean County District Attorney  
    July 12, 2025
    (Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...
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    Even at 6-foot-6, Penguins defensive prospect Peyton Kettles is still growing
    Local Sports
    Even at 6-foot-6, Penguins defensive prospect Peyton Kettles is still growing
    Seth Rorabaugh The Tribune-Review, Greensburg 
    July 11, 2025
    (TNS) —Given that he shot up from 5-foot-5 in eighth grade to his current height of 6-6 as a freshly drafted defensive prospect for the Pittsburgh Pen...
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