Aging | The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Suggests Crucial Differences

Title: The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Suggests Crucial Differences

Article Snip: "Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. ...recent study, published in GeroScience, has unveiled some common biomarkers, including levels of cholesterol and glucose, in people who live past 90. ...Twelve blood-based biomarkers related to inflammation, metabolism, liver and kidney function, as well as potential malnutrition and anaemia, were included. All of these have been associated with ageing or mortality in previous studies. The biomarker related to inflammation was ..."

Reference: www.sciencealert.com
Health,Aging,Centenarians,super-agers,

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Health | We went blind after using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro

Title: We went blind after using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro

Article Snip: "When James Norris, a 56-year-old mechanic from Roxbury, New Jersey, went on a low dose of Mounjaro, a GLP-1 medication similar to...Then, in March 2024, shortly after his doctor upped his dosage to 2.5 milligrams (he’d started at 1.5 mg), he woke up one morning with clouded vision in his left eye. Two weeks later, vision in his right eye became blurry. ..."

Reference: nypost.com
Health,weight-loss drugs, Dangers of weight-loss drugs,Diabetes Medications,

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Health | I love my new Ozempic body and I’d take the shots all over again — but there’s one unsettling downside

Title: I love my new Ozempic body and I’d take the shots all over again — but there’s one unsettling downside

Article Snip: "...Kane, 34, loves the confidence-boosting comments and a perceived difference in the way people treat her in public — but underneath her new skinny clothes, she’s struggling to sort out the..."

Reference: nypost.com
Ozempic, Ozempic Body,

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Health | Butter linked to higher death risk while plant-based oils may boost health

Title: Butter linked to higher death risk while plant-based oils may boost health

Article Snip: " The study identified a significantly lower risk of premature death among people who ate a lot of plant-based oils over three decades. Replacing butter with plant-based oils may boost your health and reduce the risk of dying early, new research suggests. ...Not all plant-based oils are created equal. Olive oil, soybean oil, and rapeseed or canola oil were all tied to lower risks of death overall as well as from cancer and heart disease – but the study did not find any link between health risks and corn or safflower oil. They also did not analyse palm or coconut oils, which are high in saturated fats that have been linked to cardiovascular diseases...."

Reference: www.euronews.com

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Medicare fraud possibly tied to 2024 data breach

Title: Medicare fraud possibly tied to 2024 data breach

Article Snip: "...Nebraska SHIP says she has received more than half a dozen recent calls about claims showing up on reports for durable medical equipment that was never purchased or received.

Long tells KNEB News she believes the fraudulent activity is a potential off-shoot of last year’s data breach at Change Healthcare. “It’s the big entity that holds all Medicare numbers, they had a data breach last February. So everybody on Medicare got warned about this breach, and now we’re seeing some possible effects of that,” said Long. ..."

Reference: ruralradio.com
Medicare,Fraud,2024 data breach, Change Healthcare Data Breach,

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No Action, but Trump repeats pledge to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefit

Title: Trump repeats pledge to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefit package

Article Snip: "...In touting his plans for tax cuts, Trump emphasizes his desire for "permanent income tax cuts all across the board" and repeats his promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits.

"I'm calling for no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on Social Security benefits for our great seniors," he said. ..."

Reference: abc13.com
Trump repeats pledge to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefit

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‘PSHB and Medicare in Retirement’ Webinar March 10

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Article Snip: "...USPS employees may participate in a webinar that will help explain how the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program and Medicare work in retirement.

The session, “PSHB and Medicare in Retirement,” will be held Monday, March 10, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.

Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the webinar.

Participants must register on the webinar website. ..."

Reference: news.usps.com
‘PSHB and Medicare in Retirement’ Webinar

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President Trump's Potential Changes for Social Security So Far: 3 Things You Should Know

Title: President Trump's Potential Changes for Social Security So Far: 3 Things You Should Know

Article Snip: "As recently as Feb. 18, Trump promised not to cut benefits. ...subject to income taxes on Social Security. The rule is based on combined income, which the Internal Revenue Service defines as half of a retiree's Social Security benefits plus other income from sources such as pensions, wages, dividends, and capital gains.

Single filers can see as much as half of their Social Security benefits taxed if they make between $25,000 and..."

Reference: finance.yahoo.com

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How and when does a USPS annuitant enroll in a Medigap Part G Policy? (Original Medicare)

How and when does a USPS annuitant enroll in a Medigap Part G Policy? (Original Medicare)

"...To enroll in a Medigap Part G policy as a USPS annuitant, you need to first ensure you are enrolled in Medicare Part B, then contact a Medigap insurance company directly during your Medigap Open Enrollment period (the six months following your 65th birthday when you first enroll in Medicare Part B) to compare plans and choose the one that best suits your needs; you can do this by calling the company, visiting their website, or contacting a broker to get quotes and apply for coverage..."    

This Article is From: AI Generated Sources:
* When can I buy a Medigap policy?
* What USPS annuitants need to know about the Medicare Part B special enrollment period
* How do I buy a Medigap policy?
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Health | Researchers warn about specific prescription drugs that could trigger deadly disease

Title: Researchers warn about specific prescription drugs that could trigger deadly disease

Article Snip: "Some drugs were associated with an increased risk of dementia, including antipsychotic medications.

There was "conflicting evidence" for other classes of drugs, including those indicated for blood pressure, depression and diabetes. ...Antibiotics, antivirals, anticoagulants (blood thinners) and anticonvulsants (medications used to prevent or treat seizures) were all linked to a reduced risk of dementia, according to the study. ..."

Reference: www.foxnews.com

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Ilhan Omar Goes on Wild Rant, Calls Americans 'Idiots' Who Shouldn't Be 'Allowed' to Have Views

Title: Ilhan Omar Goes on Wild Rant, Calls Americans 'Idiots' Who Shouldn't Be 'Allowed' to Have Views

Article Snip: "already crushing approval ratings for the Democratic Party, Rep. Ilhan Omar joined terror sympathizer Mehdi Hasan on Sunday to fret that Americans are "idiots" who are too "stupid" to be "allowed" to hold their political views. ...There's no better vote outreach than having a chronically ungrateful, Islamist-supporting Somali refugee (who still pretends her hellish homeland is a moral bastion) call Americans "idiots" because they believe in silly things like borders and government accountability. Surely, only someone who has been accused of marrying their brother to bypass immigration laws has the intellectual heft necessary to rule the masses. ..."

Reference: redstate.com
Ilhan Omar, America Haters in Government, Terror sympathizers, Islamist -Terrorist Supporting Trojan Horses Permitted in Government, Anti-America Democrat Politicians,

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The Trump tax-cut promises Congress will likely approve | No Taxes on Social Security Retirees?

Title: The Trump tax-cut promises Congress will likely approve

Article Snip: "...one thing Americans should keep in mind as they head into 2025 are Trump’s tax policies. While on the campaign trail the now commander in chief made at least a dozen tax cut promises, ranging from no tax on tips, no taxes on overtime, and no taxes on social security benefits, to name a few...."

Reference: finance.yahoo.com

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Returning to Work for the Government after Retirement

Title: Returning to Work for the Government after Retirement

Article Snip: "...Each year, some federal retirees return to government employment, for personal, career or financial reasons. If you are thinking of becoming one of them – or if you are considering your options to do so if you signed up for OPM’s deferred resignation program, are separated via buyout or RIF, here are some things to think about.

If you are a CSRS retiree, your annuity will stop if you fall into one of the followings four categories. ..."

Reference: www.fedweek.com
Returning to Work for the Government after Retirement

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‘USPS Retirement Health Benefits’ Webinar on Feb. 19 for Current Employees

Title: ‘USPS Retirement Health Benefits’

Article Snip: "...Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will address benefits available after retirement. The session, “USPS Retirement Health Benefits: Medicare, Dental and Vision,” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. ..."

Reference: news.usps.com
USPS Retirement Health Benefits,

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Some Ozempic users are developing serious eye issues that lead to blindness

Title: Some Ozempic users are developing serious eye issues that lead to blindness

Article Snip: "...Blockbuster GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro might sharpen your figure, but they could also cloud your vision in the process.

A review published in JAMA Ophthalmology uncovered at least nine cases of patients who experienced vision loss after taking semaglutide or tirzepatide, the active ingredients in Wegovy and Zepbound, respectively.

This study adds to a growing body of research documenting vision problems in patients using these drugs. A 2024 study suggested ..."

Reference: nypost.com

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WebMD | Ozempic Side Effects

Title: WebMD | Ozempic Side Effects

Article Snip: "Ozempic (semaglutide) helps people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar if diet, exercise, and other diabetes medications haven’t worked. ...It can come with side effects, but not everyone who takes Ozempic will get every possible effect. ...GI problems are the most common side effects of Ozempic. Luckily, they tend to be mild to moderate ...About 1 in 5 people (20%) in the clinical trial had it. ...Almost 1 in 10 people (10%) in the clinical trial threw up when taking Ozempic. ..."

Reference: www.webmd.com

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Big Pharma (Drug Dealers) Making Big Profits Getting Your Doc to Feed You More Drugs

Title: Big Pharma Wants to Dance All Over Rural America’s Health

Article Snip: "...Pharmaceutical giants like Eli Lilly, Viatris, AbbVie, ASCEND Therapeutics, Pfizer, Novartis, and Endo International are all major companies cashing in on the high-profit transgender hormone market. Big Pharma knows if they can get a brainwashed kid hooked on non-FDA-approved puberty blockers, they have a client for life.

The worst drug dealers in America nowadays aren’t inner-city thugs; they’re guys in white lab coats.

And business is booming. Eli Lilly’s revenue at the end of the year was almost $41 billion, up 27.4 percent from 2023. ..."

Reference: redstate.com
Pharmaceutical Giants, America's Corporate Drug Pushers,Big Pharma Corruption, Transgender Hormone Market, Pushers of the Transgender Movement, Pill-Head America,

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Destruction of Retirees | Housing,Taxes, Insurance, Medical Care and Supplementing Expenses of 'Adult' Children

Title: Have Your Property Taxes and Insurance Ballooned? You’re Not Alone. Here’s Why These Costs Can Exceed Mortgage Payments For Many

Article Snip: "...Variable costs like property taxes and homeowner’s insurance premiums comprise 35% of the average monthly mortgage payment. ...Property taxes and homeowner’s insurance premiums continue to take a big chunk out of homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments. To offset these costs, homeowners are implementing various solutions, including downsizing, relocating, cutting back on expenses, and deferring large purchases. These efforts could help make homeownership more affordable for many homeowners."

Reference: www.investopedia.com
Destruction of Baby Boomers,Destruction of Retirees,

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The rare few boomers that worked hard and made sacrifices to pay off mortgages reap the rewards now, but many did not prepare

Title: The boomer housing crisis is pacing to get even worse

Article Snip: "...Many boomers find themselves aging into a system that is not willing or equipped to care for them, and instead struggle to subsidize their own care while facing an affordability crisis.

In 2021, 11.2 million seniors—about one in three—were cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on housing...“The senior housing industry would need to develop twice as many units as it has ever developed in any single calendar year every year to keep up.” What’s more, the early pandemic pulled the brakes on the housing industry, as leaders tell the Journal of labor shortages and weakened demand. ..."

Reference: fortune.com
Boomer retirement planning, Senior housing industry, Aging at Home (The Greatest Desire of Retirees),

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13 Things Medicare Gives You for Free

Title: 13 Things Medicare Gives You for Free

Article Snip: "Medicare beneficiaries often pay monthly premiums, copays, annual deductibles and prescription drug costs. But what you may not know is that some services don’t cost anything at all. ...Medicare includes different parts, which provide different types of coverage — hospital insurance (Part A), medical insurance (Part B), Medicare Advantage plans (Part C), and prescription drug coverage (Part D).

While some services come at a cost, Medicare also offers many services with no out-of-pocket costs at all. That said, some of these freebies may not be available with Medicare Advantage, and there may be limitations on how often you can take advantage of a free service. Still, it’s worth knowing about these 13 things Medicare gives you for free. ..."

Reference: www.kiplinger.com
Medicare, Free Stuff,

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