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Staying Healthy at 50+
Image of a piggy bank.This guide describes ways of how people 50 and older can stay healthy. It gives great information on everything from cholesterol levels, various cancers, weight control, and checkups.

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Consumer Action Website: Image of parrot
Want your money back because your parrot doesn't talk? The Consumer Action Website is now available. Based on the 2004 Consumer Action Handbook, the newly updated website is the one consumer guide that you must have.

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FirstGov.gov:   The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal where citizens can get easy-to-understand information and services from the government. FirstGov.gov pulls together more than 26 million state and local government pages.

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Image of an ice cream sundae with a no sign in front of it.The Basics of Food Allergies    Allergies affect the lives of millions of people around the world. Fresh flowers or a dog can make people itch, sneeze and scratch. But what about that peanut butter sandwich, glass of milk or fish fillet? Learn more about food allergies and steps you can take to reduce your risk of food allergens.

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Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards:  
Image of an older man and woman sitting on lawn chairs and talking.People with Medicare can now take advantage of real savings on their prescription medicines by signing up for Medicare-approved drug discount cards. For more information, visit www.medicare.gov.

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