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HEALTH:
| |  New Study on Blood Pressure: Lower is Better: A startling new study shows that lowering blood pressure more - with a target of 120 instead of 140 - can cut deaths by 25 percent. NBC News, Sept. 11.
Use New Web Tools to Choose a Surgeon: Based on performance, these ratings are a good starting point for patients selecting a surgeon. Kiplinger's Retirement Report, Sept. 2015.
 20 Foods That Fight Aging: Korean researchers have evidence of what scientists have long hypothesized: A healthy diet high in vegetables, whole grains, and seafood can keep you younger for longer. Yahoo Health, Sept. 10.
Eat a Little Less, Live a Lot Longer? Scientists have long recognized that caloric restriction contributes to longevity and better health in animal studies. But what human wants to live like a semi-starved lab mouse? MarketWatch, Sept. 10.
Adjusted Flu Vaccine Options Available to  Seniors This Year: U.S. health officials have tweaked this years flu vaccines to include last year's missing strain, which should provide better protection. The Huffington Post, Sept. 7. |
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SOCIAL SECURITY:
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For Widows, Social Security System Can Provide Rude Shocks: Widows are entitled to the benefits they have earned based on their own work history, as well as survivor benefits, based on their deceased spouse's work history - but they cannot collect both at the same time. The New York Times, Sept. 11.
How to Get a Social Security Lump Sum Benefit:  You probably don't know it, but Social Security can give you a big, lump-sum check for $40,000 or $50,000 or even more - a bonus, like winning a lottery. Should you take the bucks? Next Avenue, Sept. 10.
How Singles Can Get The Most Out Of Social Security: Single folks who were never married have fewer Social Security filing options. Still, you should understand what they are and which fits your needs best. Forbes, Sept. 9.
 4 Key Rules for Claiming Social Security's Spousal Benefits: Use these guidelines to make solid spousal benefit claims. Money, Sept. 8.
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TECHNOLOGY:
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 Sizing Up the New Apple Products for Boomer Users: Americans adore their Apple mobile gadgets, so we are all agog this week as Apple announces fresh iPhones along with a new, bigger iPad model called the iPad Pro. But how 50+-friendly are these devices? Next Avenue, Sept. 10. |
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