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Olympics for Seniors … The National Senior Games

With the 2013 National Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio, having come to an end, here is information for anyone who may be interested in attending the 2015 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota, Senior Games as either a spectator or a participant.

Getting a Bargain on Senior Auto Insurance

The fact that Americans of Medicare age pay less on average for car insurance than most of their younger counterparts seems to say something good about the driving ability of older Americans.

Depression in Older Americans

Depression affects older Americans at higher rates than their younger counterparts.

Tea … One of the Great Natural Medicines?

While researching the health benefits of tea, I seemed to come across one new benefit after another until it got hard to keep up.

Make the Most of Open Enrollment by Comparing Medigap Plans and Prices

Although many people associate the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment Period primarily with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, Open Enrollment is an important time for considering the benefits of Medicare supplement insurance.

Medigap Enrollment Now Exceeds 10 Million

Any way you look at it, Medicare is on the rise.

Never Too Late to be a Competitive Athlete … The National Senior Games

The National Senior Games is a well-kept secret to many Americans, but it shouldn’t be.

What Do Many 100-Year-Olds Have in Common?

Perhaps you’ve noticed that people seem to age a lot more gracefully than they used to—in some cases, all the way to 100 and beyond.

Diabetes Linked to Hearing Loss

Diabetes has long been linked to a variety of conditions including eye problems, hypertension, obesity, heart disease, kidney disease, and a lot more. Now it may be time to add hearing loss to the list.

Jogging May Help You Live Longer

While cardio workouts are an important part of maintaining fitness at any age, there are indications that jogging may offer its own particular benefits to people who jog as little as an hour per week or 15 minutes per day.