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Estate planning brings peace

Contemplating your own death or disability isn’t particularly pleasant, but estate planning can bring peace of mind for you and your family. Here are the key steps to take. Step 1: Find a qualified attorney Because your estate plan will likely need to be updated as the years go by, it makes sense to find an attorney who practices in the community where you live. Start by asking other financial professionals who you work with for recommendations. If you have a specific situation that is likely to affect your estate plan — for example, if you’re a small-business owner or if ...

Omaha man, 103, discovers golf passion late in life

OMAHA, Neb. — Bob Walls was getting set to tee off on the first hole at his home course last week when his partners interrupted his pre-shot routine. “Get back here, man,” James King said. “We’re playing blues today,” Dawn Dozier added. Walls wasn’t having it. “When ...

Soothe your texting thumb pain

NEW YORK — Do your hands hurt when you use your phone? All that texting and scrolling might be stressing out your fingers. The term texting thumb can describe a wide range of phone-related pains caused by tired-out tendons and achy joints — like general stiffness, throbbing near the knuckle and a clicking sensation when bending the thumb. If left untreated, repetitive typing and swiping can lead to more serious issues like carpal tunnel and arthritis. People have pecked away at devices for decades with warnings about overuse injuries — think BlackBerry thumb. Today’s ...

Winterstein a believer of fitness

A medical diagnosis can be the end of a fitness journey. Most seniors have experienced setbacks due to physical issues. If you have avoided an injury or a chronic disease, then you are an exception. Thankfully, as a seasoned adult, you can deal with obstacles such as this. Imagine having to ...

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in 25 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world. The Food and Drug Administration says the ingredient, bemotrizinol, met the agency’s standards for protecting from dangerous ultraviolet rays while causing little irritation or absorption into the skin. The ingredient is safe for adults and children 6 months and older, the agency stated in a release. Bemotrizinol will initially be ...