There is nothing that gets you feeling more nostalgic than cleaning out the attic. I was cleaning out my attic the other day and I came across a box with maternity items in it including a brochure about breastfeeding and a well used manual breast pump. There were also maternity clothes, a few bibs, and a "boo-boo bunny" fashioned out of a washcloth. I held the bunny to my cheek. I had never used it with my children as it had been held captive all these years in this box. Then there...
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Recognizing Depression in Older Men
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Diet Helps Older Adults Cut Cholesterol: Study
Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by reducing their fat intake, researchers say, even if these adults are already taking statins to get... Read more »
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