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Pardo (front), Jessica (left) and Dion (right) pose for a selfie aboard the plane. (Photo: Sherly Pardo)

Flying Solo

I Want Them to Know How Much It Meant Area Woman Only Passenger on Flight to Say Goodbye to Mom A McLean woman flying home to see her dying mother one last time was the only passenger on her recent flight.   Sheryl Pardo’s mother, Sandra Wilkins, entered hospice care in the
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Two Hispanic parents with their son and daughter on bikes in a park on a path in the woods. (Photo: Getty Images)

Family Health

Health & Fitness Plan Benefits Young & Old Many people think about ways to stay physically fit as individuals. But what about creating a health and fitness plan for the entire family?   Much like having a regular family dinner, scheduling time for physical activity
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Illustration of old man with puzzle pieces floating out of head. (Photo: Gert Altmann/Pixabay)

Slow Down

Take Steps to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common type of dementia. It slowly kills brain cells and is the fifth-leading cause of death for Americans age 65 and older. But contrary to popular belief, steps can be taken to slow it down. &nbs
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