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Six Things You Should Be Asking Your Pharmacist… But Aren’t!

An estimated 4.5 billion prescriptions will be filled this year in the United States, with about half of consumers taking at least one prescription medication over the past 30 days. “You’d think we would be better at communicating with our pharmacists – just as we do with our other health care providers, like doctors, nurses, …

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Retiring Single: 5 Strategies to Consider!

Planning on retiring single? You aren’t alone. Nearly 22 million Americans age 65 and older were unmarried in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, representing 41.5% of those in that age category. And for women, it’s more likely to be the case. According to the Administration on Aging, 54% of older women are unmarried, …

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Why Getting Tech Savvy Doesn’t Have to be Hard!

More than 12 million people are currently employed in tech-related occupations in the U.S., either as information technology (IT) professionals or employees of technology companies. Yet employer demand for tech workers is still strong in many industries, including financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, government and education. Unfortunately, misperceptions about tech occupations persist. People assume that in …

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Tips for Healthy and Sustainable Outdoor Dining

The fall season is the ideal time of year to dine outdoors. To create a healthy and sustainable outdoor dining experience, consider these tips: • Reduce and reuse/ditch the plastic: Ditch the single-use cups, plates, and utensils and instead, serve meals using reusable dinnerware made from sustainable, shatterproof materials designed for outdoor use. Use rimmed …

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3 Simple Steps to Help Protect the Environment

Each American throws out about 4.5 pounds of trash per day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By incorporating the “Three Rs” (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) into routines, you can help divert some of this waste away from landfills to help protect the environment. Here are a few ideas for changing your habits to …

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Take the Fun to the Backyard

If you’ve been spending a lot of time indoors lately, you may be ready to get outside for some fresh air. Here’s how to make your backyard the center of family fun. • Set up an outdoor theater: There’s no need to spend the day indoors, even if your family wants to binge watch favorite …

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Great Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp

When you think about exercise, you likely envision using the treadmill or lifting weights. But every bit as important to your long-term health and wellness are activities that keep your mind sharp and your cognitive abilities strong and limber. Here are several things you can do to help keep your mind sharp: • Solve a …

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Tips to Tackle Your Financial Goals With Confidence

Many Americans have a certain vision for their financial future but not a clear path for how to achieve their goals. Use these tips to tackle your finances with greater confidence. • Set a specific goal. Setting goals may actually boost your confidence about achieving them. In fact, those who set a financial goal for …

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Food Allergy Epidemic: An Escalating Problem

Thirty-two million Americans are now living with food allergies, according to new data published by The Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open and Pediatrics. This equates to roughly one in 10 adults and one in 13 children (or about two in every classroom). What’s more, over 50 percent of adults and 42 percent …

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Do You Have Enough Savings for Planned and Unplanned Expenses?

Nearly half of consumers have encountered an emergency expense in the past year, but when it comes to financially preparing for the unexpected, many fall short, according to CIT Bank’s new Summer Savings Survey conducted by The Harris Poll. What’s more, the survey also found that many consumers don’t have the savings to afford the …

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Americans Support Funding for Public Transit

Provided by Statepoint 7 in 10 Americans support increased federal funding for the nation’s public transportation systems in communities of all sizes, according to a survey conducted by ORC International for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). This support is broad, according to the survey, spanning various age groups and political affiliations, with some of …

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