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July Is Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Month

Awareness Month Sarcoma Cancer

Did you know that sarcomas make up 1% of all cancers? While just a percentage may seem small, it is anything but. That still accounts for 12,000 people each year who develop sarcoma in the U.S. alone. Globally speaking, there are between 1.8 and 5 cases for every 100,000 people every year that receive this […]

Casinos for Seniors: Stay Safe While Having Fun

Senior in the Casino

Did you know that pathological gambling is becoming more of an increasing issue among older adults? With that, there is nothing wrong with taking a casino trip with friends or going on a planned and guided trip to indulge in a bit of gambling and other attractions. However, you’re going to want to stay vigilant […]

How Changes in the Economy Are Affecting You and How BMG Money Can Help

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How Changes in the Economy Are Affecting You and How BMG Can Help According to the National Library of Medicine, people 65 and older represent a subgroup that has grown faster than other groups in recent decades. Advancements to and availability of healthcare plays a huge role in this, but so do new ways of […]

The Top Ways to Naturally Lower Your Blood Pressure

Lower Blood Pressure

Did you know that at least 70% of people that are 65 and older have hypertension? High blood pressure is a common condition that increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.  Not only does untreated high blood pressure increase your chances of developing long-term damage to your health, but many medications […]

Staying Safe for Seniors: Home, Travel, and Self Defense

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Did you know that every year around 300,000 seniors are hospitalized due to hip fractures? There are at least 32,000 deaths that occur from older adults falling. Not only that, older adults are more susceptible to other things like armed robbery and aggravated assault.  While this is the unfortunate truth, when seniors have a better idea […]

Alcohol and Aging: Everything You Should Know

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Did you know that at least 2 billion people across the globe indulge in alcoholic beverages? While that may not be too surprising, the CDC conducted a survey showing that some men 65 and older were drinking 15 drinks in a week while women of the same age were having at least eight. Given that […]

Lessons from Elijah

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| Written by Andrew Wommack | You can go to the school of hard knocks. You can experience hardships, disappointments, and failures and learn from them—or you can learn from the experience of others. The Bible is full of examples of people whose lives we can learn from. Elijah is one of those people. Elijah […]