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As we age, one thing we should consider planning for is if you or your loved-one needs the care a nursing home provides.
Read moreMost of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house, with something to eat, free from worry and stress. Peace is not always easy. This winter, chances are that your heating bill was chomping on your checking account and taking a huge bite out of your income. You may have turned your thermostat down and wore extra layers hoping to cut back on literally burning up your money.
Read moreOklahoma City’s beloved rite of spring is returning, with all the bells and whistles, to its traditional time of year! The 56th Annual Festival of the Arts will take place April 19 - 24 at downtown OKC’s Bicentennial Park. After a pandemic-related cancellation and a one-time move to June, the Festival is back to its beloved spot on the Spring calendar.
Read more“You are what you eat” may not be as simple as it sounds. Health advocates are bound to offer that piece of advice no matter how old you are. Parents are apt to warn their kids that junk food is a definite no-no. And when you arrive at the point in your life known as “senior citizenship,” your health care providers, to be sure, will continue to remind you that your diet is a critical element of your lifestyle as we age, according to Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].
Read moreLyme disease is a potentially dangerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Lyme disease also is a cause for concern in Canada, parts of Europe and Asia.
Read moreSecretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur is proud to announce Mr. Don Schieber as the recipient of the 2022 Governor’s Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture. The Ponca City farmer will become the 25th inductee into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame, the state’s most prestigious agriculture award.
Read moreOklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, wants to educate patients about risk factors and prevention methods for colorectal cancer.
Read moreGas prices are up. What can boaters do to prepare for a summer of boating? The 800,000-plus member Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has 21 fuel-saving tips boaters can do to help save on fuel and still enjoy a fulfilling season on the water. While some of these techniques may sound obvious, there may be some you never considered.
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