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How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu

How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu Article Courtesy of the College Station Medical Center Colds and the flu often occur around the same time of year and both have similar, unpleasant symptoms. While it can be hard to differentiate between the two, it’s important to distinguish … [Read more...]

Accel at College Station: Transitional Care and Rehabilitation

Accel at College Station: Experience Exceptional Care By Hannah Holbrook Just off of Rock Prairie Road, amidst green pastureland and quiet neighborhoods, the Brazos Valley’s newest transitional care and rehabilitation center awaits. Whether you are in need of skilled nursing and rehabilitative … [Read more...]

How Your Weight Affects Hip and Knee Pain

How your weight affects hip and knee pain Article courtesy of Ian Reinemeyer, MD, Internal Medicine, Baylor Scott & White — College Station Creaking, twinges, aches and pains in the joints. Just a normal part of aging? It doesn’t have to be. Many people experience aches in their knees or … [Read more...]

Estate Planning 101

Estate Planning 101 Article By: Jason Bosley & Donovan Richard of Game Changing Benefits Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging, during a person's life, for the management and disposal of that person's estate during the person's life and at and after death, while … [Read more...]

Herbal Gardening and Its Benefits

Herbal Gardening and Its Benefits Article Courtesy of Tricia Von Gonten, Director of Professional Relations, Comfort Keepers   You don't need a green thumb to reap the benefits of herbs — cancer-fighting antioxidants, valuable nutrients, fat-free flavor, and more. You don't need a green … [Read more...]

Vaccination Station

Vaccination Station Article By Heidi Rebstock           Is anybody going to be holding a party for National Immunization Awareness Month? It's in August, one of the hottest months of the summer in Texas, and most of us probably won't give it much thought. But just because we're not celebrating or … [Read more...]

15 Ways to Save Money on Groceries

15 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Article Courtesy of daveramsey.com It’s easy to waltz down the grocery store aisle and fill up your basket with things that aren’t on the list. Maybe it’s the florescent lighting, strategically placed products at checkout, or that squeaky wheel on the cart that … [Read more...]

Having a Healthy Attitude Toward Aging

Having a Healthy Attitude Toward Aging By Tricia Von Gonten, Director of Professional Relations, Comfort Keepers The Power of Happiness One could safely assume that, between being happy and sad, a majority of us would choose the former. After all, it’s when we’re happy that we tend to be more … [Read more...]

Common Scams & How to Protect Yourself

"Attention: The IRS is filing a lawsuit against you..." By | Hannah Holbrook Information provided by usa.gov IRS Imposter Scams Has someone contacted you pretending to work for the IRS? The imposter may have contacted you by phone, email, postal mail, or even a text message. It is important to … [Read more...]

Having a Healthy Attitude Towards Aging

Article Courtesy of | Tricia Von Gonten, Director of Professional Relations, Comfort Keepers® One could safely assume that, between being happy and sad, a majority of us would choose the former. After all, it’s when we’re happy that we tend to be more productive and treat others with kindness and … [Read more...]

Ask a Youngster

Seniors have questions, youngsters have answers By | Hannah Holbrook What is Snapchat? Snapchat is a social media app that allows you to send short videos or photos to friends. After your friend opens your “snap” the photo or video disappears. While you are able to send these photos and videos … [Read more...]

Blending Your Way to Health

  What juices and smoothies can do to help reduce cancer risk, and improve heart and brain health. Article courtesy of | Jesse Darland | ©CTW Features Why eat your fruits and vegetables, when you can drink them? While some have promoted juices or smoothies as a way to lose weight, they can … [Read more...]

The 6 Stages of a Caregiver’s Journey

  Caregivers travel a unique and winding road that is sometimes hard to understand unless you have traveled the same route yourself. Article courtesy of | Comfort Keepers® Caregivers travel a unique and winding road that is sometimes hard to understand unless you have traveled the same route … [Read more...]

Dear Jen with Jen Zweiacker

  "How close, is too close?" Dear Jen, My wife and I are new to the Bryan and College Station area. We’ve relocated from the Dallas area and currently have almost all of our belongings in storage. Our daughter and son-in-law have been kind enough to allow us to live with them while we decide … [Read more...]

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