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53 Year Old Mom Looks 27
Follow this 1 weird trick and remove 20 years of wrinkles in 4 weeks.
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Follow this 1 weird trick and remove 20 years of wrinkles in 4 weeks.
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Woman is 51 But Looks 25
Mom reveals simple wrinkle secret that has angered doctors...
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Mom reveals simple wrinkle secret that has angered doctors...
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Will Obamacare result in Canadian-style health care?
Published: Sun, May 20, 2012
I got a call from a cousin who lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She heard I recently had knee replacement surgery and since she's going to need it she wanted to be briefed on the procedure and the benefits of rehab. I had my surgery seven days after I made the decision to do so. She has to get her name... Read More
Oklahoma City firefighters kick off Fill the Boot campaign for muscular dystrophy group
Published: Fri, May 11, 2012
Oklahoma City motorists can donate to the Muscular Dystrophy Association next week by giving cash to firefighters posted at busy intersections across town. Read More
Falling safety
Published: Mon, Apr 16, 2012
Q: Luckily, although my husband has already taken a couple of minor falls, they were not serious. Now he has become afraid and nervous about the possibility of taking a major one, which might require surgery and affect his independence.
Are you aware of some techniques and ideas that would encourage and pep him... Read More
Falling safety
Published: Mon, Apr 9, 2012
Q: Luckily, although my husband has already taken a couple of minor falls, they were not serious. Now he has become afraid and nervous about the possibility of taking a major one, which might require surgery and affect his independence. Are you aware of some techniques and ideas that would encourage and pep him up?... Read More
Exercises that can help ease arthritis pain
Published: Tue, Mar 27, 2012
Dear Savvy Senior:
Can exercise help seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis and have read that certain exercises can help ease the pain, but I don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want to make it any worse than it already is. What can you tell me?
-- Sedentary Sally
Dear Sally:... Read More
Osteoporosis deadly as cancer for women
Published: Mon, Mar 12, 2012
Osteoporosis is as common as cancer and heart disease, and it's a leading cause of fractures, chronic disability, difficulty with walking, severe pain and a poor quality of life.
The World Health Organization reports that osteoporosis ranks second to cardiovascular disease as a global health care problem. And... Read More
Heartburn relief for seniors in need
Published: Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Dear Savvy Senior:
Is heartburn considered to be an uncomfortable inconvenience or a symptom of a more serious problem? I’ve had mild heartburn for years but it has gotten worse since I’ve gotten older. What can you tell me and what should I do?
-- Rolaids Eating Ron
Dear Ron:
Almost everyone experiences the... Read More
Hodges-Walters
Updated: Thu, Jan 19, 2012
Kristen Gail Walters and Jake Allen Hodges were married October 15, 2011 at Our Lady’s Cathedral in Oklahoma City. Kristen is the daughter of Governor and Mrs. David Walters of Oklahoma City and Jake is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hodges of Edmond, Oklahoma.
Following the ceremony, the couple celebrated... Read More
Opening the door to aging in place
Published: Mon, Oct 10, 2011
MAUMEE, OHIO – According to the National Aging in Place Council, an overwhelming majority of Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. But, while people may wish to stay in their homes longer, most houses were not built to adapt to our changing needs as we age.
“The good news is that... Read More
Yes, Social Security is an 'entitlement' -- literally
Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011
Q: In a recent column, you advised a 55-year-old man who had just lost his job and had some back problems to file for Social Security disability benefits. To quote from your column: 'It doesn't hurt to try filing for disability benefits.'
That's what's wrong with our country today. We have an entitlement culture.... Read More
Heel pain in young athletes is a warning sign
Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011
Indoors and outdoors, youth athletes stay active year-round in competitive sports. And for many of them, heel pain has become "just another part of the game."
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons advises that, when a child complains of heel pain, it should be diagnosed promptly, because it may be a... Read More
Jerry Lewis no longer MDA's national chairman
Published: Thu, Aug 4, 2011
The 85-year-old Lewis has been the MDA's national chairman since the early 1950s. He announced in May that he was retiring as host of the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon that has become synonymous with his name.
Lewis had said that he planned to make his final appearance on this year's Sept. 4... Read More
There's no need to panic about hip implant recall
Published: Mon, Jun 6, 2011
The recall of the DePuy metal-on-metal artificial hip replacement by Johnson & Johnson has led to concerns about the potential danger of these implants.
Approximately 12 percent of patients who received the DePuy metal-on-metal implant required repeat surgery to replace the defective joint. This is more than... Read More
Baby boomers fueling boom in knee, hip surgeries
Published: Mon, May 23, 2011
Knee replacement surgeries have doubled over the last decade and more than tripled in the 45-to-64 age group, new research shows. Hips are trending that way, too. And here's a surprise: It's not all due to obesity. Ironically, trying to stay fit and avoid extra pounds is taking a toll on a generation that expects... Read More
Rare tortoise missing from Colorado Springs zoo
Published: Tue, Mar 29, 2011
Officials at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colo., fear someone stole their rare, 13-year-old, Indian Star tortoise, Butti. The animal last was seen Monday afternoon. Read More
Fine-Tuning Our Gait Can Allay Knee OsteoarthritisD
Updated: Fri, Feb 25, 2011
Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic disease in America, afflicting the back, knees, hips, hands and shoulders. This aggravating condition can cause disability, pain, difficulty with movement and other activities, and a poorer quality of life. In particular, osteoarthritis of the knee affects as many as 20... Read More
Lifelong Health: Reports of Epidemic are Greatly Exaggerated
Published: Sat, Feb 12, 2011
For the last few years, medical journals and the media have reported on an American "epidemic" of vitamin D deficiency, and patients of all ages are having their blood levels measured to detect any shortage of the essential vitamin.
The attention on vitamin D is not unwarranted, as insufficient amounts can lead... Read More
Lifelong Health: Walking at a Good Clip Proves to be Healthful
Published: Sat, Jan 29, 2011
In 2011, the first wave of baby boomers will receive their Medicare cards and the impact on the health care system will be enormous.
While the sheer number of patients visiting physicians, clinics and hospitals will certainly increase, the greater challenge to American health care will be the incidence of... Read More
Lifelong Health: Annual Exams Crucial For Even Hale Boomers
Published: Sat, Jan 8, 2011
Many of my baby boomer friends seem to be the picture of good health — they eat right and exercise often. In fact, they are so healthy that they take pride in never seeing a physician.
This is a terrible mistake. With each passing year, regular medical checkups are the cornerstone of good health — in fact,... Read More
OKC Thunder's Jeff Green active, Nenad Krstic out against Houston Rockets
Published: Sun, Nov 28, 2010
HOUSTON — Thunder forward Jeff Green will play Sunday night at Houston, coach Scott Brooks said.
Center Nenad Krstic, however, will miss his second consecutive game because of back spasms. Serge Ibaka will receive his ninth career start in place of Krstic.
Green played 47 minutes on a gimpy left ankle Friday... Read More
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