Cost should never be an object when it comes to protecting you from the flu. Flu deaths among people our age is on the rise.
Here’s a quick list of places you should check for low-or-no cost flu shots:
- Walgreen’s
- CVS
- Rite Aid
- Target (stores with a CVS inside)
- Walmart
- Your Primary Care Doctor
- Supermarkets (Several large chains offer them)
This is about the time in January when it’s getting a little harder to keep that resolution. That burst of energy and willpower you had at the start of the year has started to wane as the daily routine of life lures you back into bad habits.
It’s mosquito season again. For those wary of chemical repellants, the CDC says oil of lemon eucalyptus is an effective natural alternative.
You can find this ingredient in many products either online or at your local discount store.
Before You Investigate Those 50+ Dating Sites - Read This
Single Baby Boomers who want date usually have one problem – finding an available partner in the course of our daily life becomes more difficult as we get older.
Many of us today are turning to the multitude of online dating sites, especially those that cater to people in our age group. These are good places to find people in your area who might make good candidates for dating and maybe something more serious down the line.
But like everything else online, there are some general safety rules you should be aware of first:
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