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Black History Month, Then and Now

Dr. Karsonya Wise Whitehead, National President of The Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH), talks about Black History Month.
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Q&A: What to Do About Unintentional Weight Loss

Unintentional weight loss is a major red flag, when it comes to the health of older adults. Learn when to be concerned, what the common causes are, and how to manage it. This article also

Is Super Bowl Sunday Our Secular Holiday?

On Sunday, February 8 over 100 million people tuned in to watch the Superbowl – and eat chicken wings and nachos, or watch the halftime show or just hang with friends. What did you do

Beyond Alzheimer’s: Common Types of Dementia in Aging

Alzheimer’s is common, but it’s actually rare for older adults with dementia to have pure Alzheimer’s. Here are other common types of dementia to know about, including vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia, and many other

Senior Planet talks to…Sally Wainwright

For award-winning British TV writer Sally Wainwright, menopause provided a burst of inspiration for Riot Women, a hit show on BritBox.
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Skyrocketing Homeowners Insurance?

The news has recently been filled with people shocked by big price increases in their homeowner’s insurance. What to do?
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