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53yr Old Woman, Looks 25
53yr Old Mom publishes 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors.
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53yr Old Mom publishes 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors.
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Woman is 51 But Looks 25
Mom publishes simple wrinkle secret that has angered doctors...
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Mom publishes simple wrinkle secret that has angered doctors...
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Social Scene: Peggy Gandy
Published: Sun, May 27, 2012
Gala, Celebration, Luncheon, Dinner and Awards Read More
Oklahoma boy, 5, dies in Ottawa County, authorities report.
Updated: Fri, May 18, 2012
A 5-year-old boy's death is under investigation, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation reports. Read More
Peggy Gandy: Social scene
Published: Sun, Apr 29, 2012
Style Show, Benefit Concert, Brunch, Gala Read More
The often-ignored warning signs of a mini-stroke
Published: Tue, Apr 24, 2012
Dear Savvy Senior:
How can a person know if they’ve had a stroke? My 70-year-old husband had a spell a few weeks ago where he suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble talking and walking because his left side went numb, but it went away after a few minutes and he feels fine now.
-- Seem Fine... Read More
Keep your mental edge as you age
Published: Thu, Feb 2, 2012
If you’ve ever walked into a room to look for something but forgot what you were looking for, you’re familiar with the feelings of forgetfulness and frustration. Unless you take immediate action, these feelings may worsen each year.
There are easy lifestyle choices you can make every day to sustain your... Read More
Hospital treatment for dementia patients attracts attention
Published: Thu, Sep 29, 2011
One-fifth of Medicare nursing home patients with advanced Alzheimer's or other dementias were sent to hospitals or other nursing homes for questionable reasons in their final months, often enduring tube feeding and intensive care that prolonged their demise, a new study found.
Nursing homes may feel hospital... Read More
Caffeine's buzz chases away women's depression, study finds
Published: Tue, Sep 27, 2011
WASHINGTON — Compared with uncaffeinated women, those who drank the equivalent of four or more cups of coffee a day are more likely to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes and less likely to volunteer their time in church or community groups.
But a new study finds that well-caffeinated women have a key health... Read More
Bicyclists ride on Route 66 to raise money for disease
Published: Mon, Sep 19, 2011
In April, walking across a room was challenging for Robin Tilly, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2009.
During the weekend, Tilly, 54, joined 567 cyclists in the 26th annual Bike MS: The Mother Road Ride — a trip along Route 66 from Tulsa to Oklahoma City to raise money for the National Multiple... Read More
U.S. makes plans for aging adults
Published: Tue, Sep 13, 2011
WASHINGTON — As her mother's Alzheimer's worsened over eight long years, so did Doreen Alfaro's bills: The walker, then the wheelchair, then the hospital bed, then the diapers — and the caregivers hired for more and more hours a day so Alfaro could go to work and her elderly father could get some rest.
Alfaro... Read More
OU great Lee Roy Selmon dies at age 56
Updated: Sat, Sep 3, 2011
The Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman died Sunday, two days after suffering a massive stroke at his Tampa, Fla., home. Read More
Muldrow woman dies of crash injuries
Updated: Sun, Aug 28, 2011
Loris Fisher, 19, of Muldrow died Saturday night after suffering head injuries in a crash on county road 4760 earlier that morning. Read More
Volunteers needed for 2011 Bike MS Oklahoma
Published: Wed, Aug 24, 2011
The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Oklahoma needs volunteers to help with the 2011 Bike MS Oklahoma: The Mother Road Ride presented by Sam’s Club.
The event, Sept. 17 and 18, is expected to include more than 600 cyclists riding between Tulsa and Oklahoma City to help raise a goal of $500,000.
Funds... Read More
Healthy lifestyles slow Alzheimer's onslaught
Published: Wed, Aug 24, 2011
Alzheimer's disease is the most feared illness after cancer.
There are many misconceptions about the disease both in Europe and the United States.
In polls, more than half the people questioned believe there is a reliable test to diagnose Alzheimer's and that there are effective therapies to treat the disease.... Read More
Treating hearing loss may improve Alzheimer's symptoms
Updated: Tue, Aug 23, 2011
Data from many studies suggest that the incidence of Alzheimer's disease is on the rise. However, many of the symptoms associated with early Alzheimer's disease are the same as those associated with hearing loss.
According to a recent study led by Frank R. Lin, MD, Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions,... Read More
Broken Bow man dies Friday night in single vehicle accident
Updated: Sat, Aug 20, 2011
A 49-year-old man died Friday night after his pickup ran off a county road and hit a tree about three miles west and two miles south of Broken Bow in McCurtain County.
Timothy Neal Fishburn died from head injuries and internal injuries, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
Officials are investigating the... Read More
TOPS 10 tips: Cycling on the road to success
Published: Wed, Aug 17, 2011
Bicycling is a flexible activity – not limited to certain ages or intensity levels – that keeps people moving, helps with weight control, and provides enjoyment. Read More
Cushing girl dies in wreck
Updated: Thu, Mar 24, 2011
A 17-year-old Cushing girl died after apparently failing to stop at a stop sign in Payne County on Wednesday, troopers report.
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Two men dead in accident on State Highway 9
Updated: Fri, Mar 18, 2011
CARNEGIE – Two men were killed in a two-vehicle accident on State Highway 9 about two miles west of Carnegie in Kiowa County at 2:05 p.m. Friday afternoon, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.
Troopers said a pickup heading eastbound on State Highway 9 driven by Oran Casey, 83, of Mountain View collided head... Read More
Boston conference focuses on military suicides
Published: Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Veterans this week are attending the third annual suicide prevention conference sponsored by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The conference, called "All the Way Home," is focusing on finding ways to prevent military suicides by removing the stigma of seeking mental health counseling... Read More
Norman Parkinson's support group meeting Thursday
Published: Mon, Feb 28, 2011
The Parkinson's support group will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the education wing of Norman Regional Hospital. The topic will be the use of trained dogs to assist people with Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders perform everyday living tasks such as walking, arising from chairs, retaining... Read More
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