Archive for March 2019

When Ed Waters needed a kidney transplant, his wife, Darlene, stepped up to be his donor. The couple was delighted to find that, just as in the rest of their married life, they were perfectly compatible. When Ed and Darlene Waters of Glenwood City, Wisconsin, got married 43 years ago, it seemed they were an…

Last Updated: October 24, 2018 For older adults, having a strong immune system is important, especially during cold and flu season. Seniors are more vulnerable to infections, so our parents and senior loved ones need to take extra precautions to ensure they stay healthy. Learn about 10 immune system boosters that seniors can use to get…

When chronic hip pain drove Brenda Brault to seek medical care, the long-distance runner and triathlete assumed her high-level athletic pursuits were over. Rather than limiting her abilities, however, surgery allowed Brenda’s training to keep moving forward. For more than 30 years, Brenda Brault lived with pain. Beginning in high school, when discomfort from a…

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