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Dear Rusty: I lost my wife several years ago and I qualified for Social Security Spousal benefits. Unfortunately, because of my income, I have not been able to take advantage of this benefit. I am currently 64 and still working. I believe I have until the age of 70 to receive this. Is there any way to claim any of this before I start taking my Social Security in a couple of years? Signed: Working Widower Dear Working Widower: Your entitlement to surviving spouse benefits from your wife actually never expires so, you can wait until you stop working full time, or until you reach your full retirement age (FRA), to claim your benefit as a widower.
Read moreNorwegian scientists have hypothesized that Rudolph’s red nose is probably the result of a parasitic infection of his respiratory system.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Health Care Authority recently completed a 2022 Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) review with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). PERM issues an error rate that measures how accurately state Medicaid programs process claims and determine eligibility.
Read moreEach November, people across the United States and its territories honor the brave men and women who serve and have served in the various branches of the country’s military. Veterans Day is observed annually every November 11 and honors the service of all U.S. military veterans. The day should not be confused with Memorial Day, which is celebrated each year in May and honors all military personnel who have died in service.
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Read moreThe results of two studies recently published in the British medical journal The BMJ found that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods significantly increases men’s risk of colorectal cancer. Published in August 2022, the studies, which examined individuals in both the United States and Italy, also found that diets high in ultra-processed foods can lead to heart disease and early death in both and men and women. Processed and ultra-processed foods include meats such as bacon, beef jerky, corned beef, ham, hot dogs, and salami. Various organizations, including the World Health Organization, the American Cancer Society, and the American Institute for Cancer Research, have previously warned that those meats are associated with a higher risk of bowel cancer in men and women. The studies published in August 2022 reported that it’s not just ultra-processed meats that increase risk for cancer, but also other processed or ultra-processed foods, including ready-to-eator- heat foods such as french fries, prepackaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza, doughnuts, and store-bought cookies and cakes, among others.
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