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Health Benefits of Having a Pet

Whether you are a dog person or a cat person, a bird, reptile or rodent lover, one thing is certain: WE LOVE OUR PETS. Ask any pet owner and most of them will tell you they consider their pet to be part of their family. In the United States, over $70 billion was spent in […]

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Vitamin D and Why Seniors Need It

Vitamin D is sometimes known as the “sunshine vitamin” and it is a vital nutrient in helping our bodies be healthy and strong. We call it the sunshine vitamin because our bodies can’t produce it unless our skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is not found in a lot of foods we consume, thus […]

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Depression in the Elderly

Friday, April 7th marks World Health Day, brought to us by the World Health Organization (WHO). New estimates released by the WHO tell us that depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Globally, more than 300 million people now live with depression. There is a lack of support for people with […]

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