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Like most older adults, Brian Kelly wants to stay in his home as long as he can.The Seminole resident’s concerns go beyond losing his independence or the rising cost of long-term care.“I wonder, ‘Is the facility welcoming to LGBTQ?’”…

The second man on the moon is getting a promotion.Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Buzz Aldrin, who joined Neil Armstrong as the first two men to step foot on the lunar surface during 1969′s Apollo 11 mission, will receive an honorary…

The Minneapolis retailer has the opportunity to expand its customer base as it leans into its more than 45 brands, retail experts say.MINNEAPOLIS — Target started its slow phasing out of its private label Archer Farms in 2019 and…

Our feet are our foundation -- they support the weight of our bodies throughout our lives. However, as we age, foot problems become a more frequent occurrence. In fact, one in three adults over the age of 65 experiences foot pain,…

The aging population has created additional health concerns and challenges for major countries throughout the world. Falling is a major problem leading to serious injuries in geriatric populations. Each year, millions of older people --…

A cancer-causing chemical that is widely used to degrease aviation components and heavy machinery could also be linked to Parkinson’s disease, according to a new research paper that recommends increased scrutiny of areas long…

As if we needed more proof of the adage, "You are what you eat," a study recently published in Nature Aging has demonstrated that calorie restriction may, among other benefits, also slow aging in humans. Reports Time magazine, a goal of…

Jimmy Dee Stout was serving time on drug charges when he got grim news early last year.Doctors told Stout, now 62, the sharp pain and congestion in his chest were caused by stage 4 lung cancer, a terminal condition.“I’m holding on,…

Will you accept this rose — plus a wallet-sized photo of my grandchildren and some Werther's caramels?"The Bachelor" producer Mike Fleiss announced on Twitter Thursday that "The Golden Bachelor" — a version of the long-running dating…

Dr. Lee Pickett on Feb 9, 2023 Q: My elderly mother, who lives on her own nearby, has a cat named Emmy whom she adores. My mother is getting a little forgetful, and her balance is worsening. How can I help her with Emmy, or should I…