MARQUETTE — Middle-aged adults with long-term fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk for sudden cardiac death than their peers with more consistent blood pressure readings, a large new study suggests. The findings, which showed people with the greatest variability in blood ...
MARQUETTE — Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate from year to year may face an increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline compared to people whose cholesterol levels remain more stable, new research finds. The risk was highest among people whose cholesterol grew ...
MARQUETTE — Many senior citizens receive retirement income from pensions and other retirement accounts. Protections for pension benefits can be found in federal law and in laws passed by the state. Due to this complexity, you should consult a lawyer with expertise in employee benefits if you ...
COLDWATER — As the crisp autumn air settles over Michigan, the gentle chug of steam engines echoes through Coldwater. The Little River Railroad, a historic steam railway, invites passengers to step back in time for a ride filled with charm and nostalgia. It’s one of 55 steam ...
MARQUETTE — There are some things we can count on this time of year. The weather is not one of them. However, Thanksgiving will be the fourth Thursday in November and Christmas will be the 25th of December. Both holidays are circled in red on the Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly ...
NEW YORK — Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments. The 2.5% raise is intended to help meet higher prices for food, fuel, and other goods and services. The average recipient ...