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There’s a potential game-changer being discussed when it comes to retirement savings. It’s called SECURE Act 2.0 (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act), and it’s intended to help more Americans ensure they’ll have enough money during their retirement. The new measures of the SECURE Act 2.0 are designed to boost retirement savings, but some changes will be a …

Cardiac computed tomography (CT) for Calcium Scoring uses special x-ray equipment to produce pictures of the coronary arteries to determine if they are blocked or narrowed by the buildup of plaque – an indicator for atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease (CAD). The information obtained can help evaluate whether you are at increased risk for heart attack. What is Cardiac CT for …

By Stacy Roberts, Founder of Hempra Research recently shows that CBD may significantly reduce the symptoms of COVID, as well as play a role in prevention of the virus. The COVID viruses’ effects were proven to be blocked by CBD when given at high purity rates and concentrations. It is thought that cannabinoids such as CBDA, CBDV in CBD are …

Are you considering a vacation home purchase that will produce valuable rental income when you’re not using the property? If so, check out these dos and don’ts to get the most out of your financial investment. DO: Create a financial plan. This will help you predict the potential revenue and expense of owning a rental property. DO: Work with a …

Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author Diets lower in carbs are well known to benefit those with diabetes, because it helps to control blood sugar and inflammation. However, many people are eating very unhealthy fats that over time, will cause other chronic illnesses to occur. If you’ve been eating butter, bacon, salami, processed and …

By Jodi Thomas I love Valentine’s Day. Not just the flowers and the chocolate and all that good stuff, but I have always loved the idea of celebrating love . . . and on a trivial note, seeing all the pink and red hearts just makes me happy for some reason. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about my own heart. …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor The pain in Michele Downing’s abdomen was so excruciating, she couldn’t stand. When she could only move by dragging herself across the floor, there was no question she needed to be at the emergency room. Five years earlier, Downing had been diagnosed with diverticulitis disease, a condition where small pouches, or sacs, form and push outward …

Freedom Village of Bradenton is excited to announce our management company, Life Care Services, has become the first and only senior living company to rank first in customer satisfaction for three consecutive years among independent senior living communities in the J.D. Power 2021 – Senior Living Satisfaction Study. Life Care Services also achieved the highest score in all six factors …

By Kristin Desermia, Au. D. Thirty-five million Americans have hearing loss, and many of them do not get the proper treatment that they need. Making the appropriate hearing device choices is essential for long-term hearing attainment. Failing to make those decisions based on widespread misconceptions and misunderstandings is unfortunately all too common for many individuals. Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent …