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What is a Power of Attorney?

Many of our clients have heard of the powers of attorney, but do not know what they actually entail.

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It is important to know that there are different types of powers of attorney, however, they are all legal documents that allow you to pick an agent or attorney-in-fact on your behalf.

Powers of attorney allow another person to make financial, legal, and medical decisions for you, depending on the type.

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Opposition leaders slam government’s purchase of hotels to create health-care facilities

Nova Scotia’s opposition leaders say the provincial government failed to do its due diligence before spending $34 million in a sole-sourced deal for an incomplete hotel it plans to convert into a site for some hospital patients.

“The whole thing stinks, frankly,” said NDP Leader Claudia Chender.

“Why on earth would the government let tens of millions of dollars go out the door without a procurement process, without any oversight for a building that experts say is unfit for the purpose — I think people should be concerned.”

Last month, the province completed the purchase of 21 Hogan Court in

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Drug Nexletol May Help Reduce Cholesterol Without Taking a Statin

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Researchers say there may be an effective non-statin alternative for lowering cholesterol. Alistair Berg/Getty Images
  • Researchers say the non-statin drug Nexletol performed well in a study of lowering cholesterol levels and reducing heart attack risk by 23%.
  • They say the drug could be an alternative for people who don’t tolerate states well.
  • Experts say an alternative is welcome, but they note statins are highly effective in reducing cholesterol for people who are able to take them.

A non-statin drug known as bempedoic acid may be effective in lowering the risk of a heart attack in people who

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Healthy Meal Plan for February 20, 2023

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. Then, join us on the Start TODAY Facebook group for tips and motivation, to connect with others following the plan — and to get real-time advice from trainer Stephanie Mansour!

You asked, we answered! Hundreds of Start TODAY members told us they wanted healthier, balanced meal ideas to help them reach their health goals. This dietitian-designed meal plan gives you the flexibility to ease into a new year — all while learning the building blocks of healthy eating.

What to

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Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)

HEDIS is a set of performance measures that are used to compare health plan performance and measure the quality of health plans. These measures were created by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). About 90% of health plans use HEDIS as a standard to measure the performance of their plan. The data is tracked from year to year to measure the performance of the health plan and thus provide information regarding the population served.

The data that is collected is used to monitor the health of the general population, evaluate treatment outcomes, etc., and the data is collected

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Stress is killing your body and brain

How long you live is determined by everything from genetics to lifestyle choices. But one factor determining life expectancy has become glaringly obvious too: the toxic stress load.

“It’s been hiding in plain sight for decades,” Tamen Jadad-Garcia and Dr. Alex Jadad, author of Healthy No Matter What: How Humans Are Hardwired to Adaptwrote in a TIME article.

The toxic stress load (TSL) is two-fold. It refers to the physical and mental reactions people experience after stressful events, especially longer-term ones, coupled with the “allostatic load” or physical consequences from continuous toxic stress.

“The TSL is the term that

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Can Essential Oils Give You The Energy You Need?


Peppermint for the morning, lavender for the evening, myrrh for all hours, but sparingly. If you have low energy levels and feel lethargic, try adding essential oils to your daily routine. They have a beneficial effect on the mood, act as anxiolytics and stimulate you, even for a short period of time.

Do you feel the fatigue that overwhelms you during the day and prevents you from meeting your daily obligations? Are your energy levels down? Do you drink coffee and other tonic drinks, but they only give you energy for a short time? After you have had a checkup,

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Undertake A Pet Search Adoptable Pets

Thus, pet animals steadily were included inside dog exhibits. The first massive show, which might host one thousand entries, happened in Chelsea in 1863. The Kennel Club was created in 1873 to make sure fairness and group inside dog shows.

Young kids, individuals with weakened immune systems and people age 65 and older are at risk. They ought to be cautious and wash their arms after touching an animal. Your donation could make the lives of those pets a little easier, more healthy and have a full belly. Each day is a battle for the homeless, and their pets have …