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What the world needs now

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Once upon a time, Ingrid and I were foreign language teachers on opposite sides of the Atlantic; over the years we have become the...

Don’t drink the pool water!

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Question: I tell my youngest son not to swallow water from the pool every time we go swimming. While I know that it’s gross,...

Rural people most affected by negative health care trends

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Recent studies about health care in America show troubling trends, especially in states with large rural and relatively low-income populations.While the United States continues...

Notes from a cluttered desk

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My weekly schedule combined with the clutter on my desk made me sigh. Every seven days another article needs to be written, and the...

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It’s not even summer and parts of the country struggle with record highs. Hot weather is a big concern for older adults, especially those...

Administration preserves big-Pharma status quo

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The headline in the Wall Street Journal seemed to sum up the president’s plans for dealing with America’s high drug prices. “Drug Industry Relieved...

Remembering, honoring Civil War’s black soldiers

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Editor’s note: Urbana Mayor Bill Bean gave the following address at Oak Dale Cemetery during the city’s May 28 Memorial Day service.Even though I...

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The most frequent question asked by older adults and family caregivers: “Where can I find help for my parents/myself about elder care concerns? Sometimes...

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Close to 11.9 million American seniors opt-in to purchase a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) insurance plan. But to most, it’s a confusing process knowing which...

Lower your chance of developing tapeworms

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Question: I just heard about an athlete who developed a tapeworm infection from eating raw fish. How is that possible? Answer: It actually is...

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