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Women’s health: How to maintain, improve health at any age

Women’s health: How to maintain, improve health at any age

As women age, it's natural to experience an increase in health-related challenges. But no matter what stage of life you're in—it's never too late to make lifestyle changes that will improve your overall health. 
Financial advice: Are you properly insured?

Financial advice: Are you properly insured?

Life Insurance Awareness Month lasts 30 days — but your need for life insurance can endure for decades. Make sure you’re doing everything you can to protect your loved ones.
Hospice of the Valley: Celebrating 45 years of service

Hospice of the Valley: Celebrating 45 years of service

We are excited about the next 45 years and beyond!
Mom, Interrupted: The proof is in the pudding, whatever that is

Mom, Interrupted: The proof is in the pudding, whatever that is

On a more serious note: I’m not a monarchist, but I have always respected Queen Elizabeth, since the days where I found a fellow "Bess." She managed to stay away from the reality show and conducted herself with grace and dignity. I offer my condolences to anyone who is grieving her loss, and raise a pudding, whatever the heck that is, to her memory.
Financial advice: Should you own bonds when interest rates rise?

Financial advice: Should you own bonds when interest rates rise?

Before investing in bonds, you should understand the risks involved, including credit risk and market risk. Bond investments are also subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of bonds can decrease and the investor can lose principal value if the investment is sold prior to maturity.
4 things to keep in mind when parking in the Valley

4 things to keep in mind when parking in the Valley

These are just a few things to keep in mind when traveling around the Valley in your car. While violating parking laws isn’t likely to get you sent to Florence, you can be ticketed and/or towed, which can be costly.
Financial advice: Strengthen your ‘three-legged stool’ for retirement

Financial advice: Strengthen your ‘three-legged stool’ for retirement

The three-legged stool may not be as universal as it once was – but you can still construct a sturdy structure to support your retirement needs in the future.
QCUSD: Part of instilling citizenship in students is reinforcing importance of civic responsibility

QCUSD: Part of instilling citizenship in students is reinforcing importance of civic responsibility

Each QCUSD classroom proudly displays the American flag, Pledge of Allegiance and Constitution, and each school day begins with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
You can make a difference in preventing suicides

You can make a difference in preventing suicides

If you see the warning signs of someone considering self harm, acting quickly can save a life.
Pending OTC hearing aid rulings finalized; pros, cons to the decision

Pending OTC hearing aid rulings finalized; pros, cons to the decision

Consumers can expect to see these new hearing aid products hitting the market sometime this fall.