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September 28, 2009 Your weekly link to national (50-plus) news and information from mainstream newspaper and magazine publications, news organizations and web resources nationwide. |
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| Health | |  New Treatments Hold Hope for Failing Eyes: As the U.S. ages, macular degeneration rates are expected to swell. HealthDay, Sept. 27. A Burst of Technology, Helping the Blind to See: Research based on advances in technology and biology is raising hopes for progress on one of science's holy grails. The New York Times, Sept. 26. Studies Find PSA Screening Unreliable: Men need to know pros, cons to make informed choice about prostate cancer test, experts say. HealthDay, Sept. 25. Lack of Vitamin D Linked to High Blood Pressure: Effect seen 15 years later, researchers report. HealthDay, Sept. 24. The Long Search for Fibromyalgia Support: It can take years for fibromyalgia sufferers to find a diagnosis, and a doctor. The New York Times, Sept. 23. Too Much Salt Takes a Blood-Pressure Toll: The aging of the population isn't the only reason Americans are seeing their blood pressure rise. The New York Times, Sept. 21. How to Solve 9 Sleep Problems: Expert advice for anyone who tosses and turns at night. Real Simple, Sept. 21. Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack: Vaccine reduces risk of deaths related to heart disease, study shows. HealthDay, Sept. 21. Cold? Flu? H1N1? How can you tell the difference? According to the CDC seasonal flu and H1N1 symptoms consist of fever, more painful body aches, dry cough, diarrhea and severe fatigue. It's hard, without testing, to tell apart the seasonal strain of flu from the H1N1 variety. CNN, Sept. 21. |
| Personal Finance | |  How to make your money last: There are ways to guarantee you won't run out of income, regardless of what the market does next - but you'll have to make some tradeoffs to do so. Money, Sept. 21. Putting the eggs back in the nest: Rebuilding your retirement portfolio requires careful planning. MarketWatch, Sept. 21. |
| Retirement | | No country for old men, or women: Some pension systems are better than others, but all countries struggle to offer benefits. MarketWatch, Sept. 23. Retirement? Good luck with that: The destructive effects of the financial crisis may be waning, but your retirement account won't soon forget. Savers lost 40% or more in the downturn -- a collective $2.1 trillion disappeared from 401(k) and IRA assets in 2008 alone -- and while the recent stock-market recovery may feel good, it's done little to stem a mounting crisis in the retirement system in the United States. MarketWatch, Sept. 21. |
| Social Security | | Broken promises: Social Security benefit cuts or higher taxes are coming, sooner or later. MarketWatch, Sept. 22. The Social Security Catch-22: The dreaded earnings test can reduce Social Security benefits today, but you'll get beefed-up benefits tomorrow. Kiplinger's, Sept. 2009. |
| Scams | | Living trusts scams: Very few people need more than a will and should look into this more expensive way of transferring assets. CNN, Sept. 22. |
| Work | | The right way to unretire: Has a portfolio swoon put a crimp in your comfortable lifestyle? Maybe it's time to get a job. Try these techniques to help you land one that works for you. Money, Sept. 22. |
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