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Dr. Jeremy Brown of Baylor Scott & White says younger adults should not assume they are protected from stroke because of their age, noting that rates of high blood pressure, high…
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The National Institutes of Health says eight in 10 people use caffeine every day. Although coffee, tea and soda are common sources, health experts…
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An Xfinity customer said they were offered a watch at no cost, but later discovered an extra monthly charge tied to the promotion.
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I recently had a workout where the first warm-up set felt fine, but the next one didn’t. My shoulder started to complain, and my energy held up only for a while before fading. The…
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As a new school year begins, many families find themselves waking teenagers long before they feel ready to get up.
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Spousal Social Security benefits cannot exceed 50% of a spouse’s full retirement age benefit, no matter how long you wait to claim.
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Applying for Social Security spousal benefits works under a separate set of rules from filing on your own earnings record, and missing one important deadline can permanently…
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A natural substance found in green tea is being examined for its potential to guard brain cells against damage associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Many Windows users depend on the operating system’s built-in protections to keep their devices safe. I had mostly left my Windows Security settings at their defaults until I came…
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A homeowner in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who was looking for a straightforward backup power option during outages ended up with a quote for four batteries and began to doubt the…
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Your eating habits may affect how well you sleep.
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A washing machine is one of the most convenient appliances in the home, turning a long, labor-heavy chore into the press of a few buttons and a wait. Most settings on standard…
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