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    Nutrafol hair supplement?

    I was taught in college biology that most male hair loss is caused by male pattern baldness which is an inherited trait. In other words trying to prevent it is like trying to change your eye color. Has anyone tried Nutrofol supplement and did it make a difference? Just wondering since I see...
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    Death of a spouse...and a different story...

    Been married 44 years to the same lady. I don't know what I would do if she passed first and I really don't see the benefit of thinking about it.
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    How often do strangers ask you for money?

    Tell them you never carry cash, only cards.
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    awash in space aliens

    First off, I don't know what to believe about UFOs. But, I don't believe in the ancient astronaut theory one bit. Our ancestors were much cleverer than we think and had unlimited manpower to achieve what they wanted. Secondly, I don't care what engineers or scientists say about UFOs. The only...
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    Do you take low dose aspirin?

    I have been taking low dose asprin since the 1980's. Actually it was not a cradiologist who suggested it but the doctor in NYC who used to do my colonoscopies. He said he believed it may prevent colon cancer. In any case, I have had no negative side effects from taking it.
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    Nice Hotel Miami Beach?

    Although I live in Florida I have not been to Miami Beach in very long time. Can anyone recommend a nice hotel? So many to choose from.
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    Fitness Activities In Early Retirement

    StairMaster Yes, it is like walking up the down escalator. There is speed control, etc. on it so you can regulate the movement of the stairs.
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    Fitness Activities In Early Retirement

    I belong to a health club and use stair master three times a week. I have found it far superior to running on a treadmill as it never makes my knees hurt and never makes my lower back hurt as running does. I also use the weight machines especially the lower back machine which my chiropractor...
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    Liposuction?

    My wife is toying with the idea of having liposuction to remove stubborn tummy fat. Has anyone had this procedure done and are you satisified with the results?
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    Dental question-implants or bridge?

    I have had both bridges and implants done and I can tell you implants are streets better. Going forward I would only have implants if the need arises. They honestly are like your own teeth.
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    Controlling the unholy trinity (salt, sugar, saturated fat)

    Please clarify May I ask what do you mean by industrial seed oils? I am not familiar with the term.
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    International Investing....why?

    I got out of international funds years ago. "Too much can go wrong in too many places and not enough return".
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    Neptune Society?

    Are they trustworthy? Anyone ever deal with them or have plans to use them when they got the tap?
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    Reducing stock exposure in Retirement, age 60+

    I would consider an immediate annuity for no more than 30% of my cash reserve.
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    Sleep pattern and sleeping pills

    Yes, I am now getting about 7.5 hours sleep per night. I take 300 mgs. about a half hour before bedtime. When my neck is acting up I take 600 mgs. I have never needed to take more than that although my neurologist told me that he has patients with nerve damage, etc. who take more than 2,000 mgs...
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