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Name: YAYB 2 x 5" Customer Name: Miracle-Ear Ad Number: 082822NWR5201 BUY ONE, GET ONE Special offer applies to purchase of same Miracle-Ear make and model hearing aid. 50% discount applies only when first aid is purchased at regular list price. Valid at participating Miracle-Ear locations only. Limit one coupon per purchase. May not be combined with other offers and does not apply to prior sales. Offer valid Level 5, 4, 3, 2 Solutions. Cash value 1/20 cent. See store for details. Offer expires 12/31/2022. OFF! *Our hearing test is always free. Not a medical exam. Audiometric test to determine proper amplification needs only. USE PROMO CODE: AHM1122N WHEN YOU SCHEDULE "Miracle-Ear is worth it because it's given me my life back!" - Lorraine: Miracle-Ear Patient CALL 479-408-4605 TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE HEARING EXAM * SponSor content Hearing is the most important sense when it comes to communication. It connects us to others. We need to hear well in both ears because it takes concentration to listen and comprehend speech. When you have hearing loss it can become difficult and tiring to understand when you are missing parts of conversation, especially with noise in the background. This can be stressful on relationships and can even cause a complete breakdown in communication due to frustration. It is also important to be able to experience the sounds around us. For safety, we need to be able to hear emergency vehicles when driving or walking through a crosswalk. Hearing is also linked to life enrichment and enjoyment, like hearing our pastor, listening to music, and not missing one precious word with family and friends. And don't forget about the calming health benefits from the sounds of nature, like birds chirping. John Hopkins studies show us that hearing deprivation can also lead to depression, isolation and even early onset of dementia. The fact of the matter is hearing health is equally important as vision and dental health and should be part of your yearly health screenings. Take the first step in monitoring your hearing health and schedule a free hearing evaluation today. If you have hearing loss, we'll find a customized solution tailored specifically for your lifestyle and budget. Let us help you get your life back! Miracle Ear | 1003 SE 14th St., Ste 12 | Bentonville, AR 72712 | 479-321-3390 Why do we need to hear? bY Karen rice You at Your beSt The benefits of regular physical activity occur throughout life and are essential for healthy aging. Adults ages 65 years and older gain substantial health benefits from regular physical activity. And, it is never too late to get moving! Being physically active makes it easier to perform activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, toileting, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, and moving around the house or neighborhood. Physically active older adults are less likely to experience falls, and if they do fall, they are less likely to be seriously injured. Physical activity can also preserve physical function and mobility, which may help maintain independence longer and delay the onset of major disability. Research shows that physical activity can improve physical function in adults of any age, adults with overweight or obesity, and even those who are frail. It's key to preventing and managing chronic disease. Other benefits include a lower risk of dementia, better perceived quality of life, and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, doing physical activity with others can provide opportunities for social engagement and interaction. Here are some exercise guidelines for older adults: As part of their weekly physical activity, older adults should do multicomponent physical activity that includes balance training as well as aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week is the goal, however when older adults cannot do this because of chronic conditions, they should be as physically active as their abilities and conditions allow. Healthy older adults who plan gradual increases in their weekly amounts of physical activity generally do not need to consult a health care professional before becoming physically active. However, health care professionals can provide advice on appropriate activities and ways to progress at a safe and steady pace. And remember, some physical activity is better than none. Swapping out sedentary behavior, such as sitting, for light-intensity physical activity, such as light housework, may produce some benefits. Older adults who have been inactive should increase their amount of physical activity gradually. For example, an inactive person could start with a walking program consisting of 5 minutes of slow walking several times each day, 5 to 6 days a week. The length of time could then gradually be increased to 10 minutes per session, 3 times a day, and the walking speed could be increased slowly. Muscle-strengthening activities should also be gradually increased over time. Initially, these activities can be done just 1 day a week starting at a light or moderate intensity. Each week, the intensity can be increased slightly until it becomes moderate or greater. source: physical activity guidelines for americans, from the u.s. Department of health and human services get moving: Physical activity key to healthy aging SunDaY, november 27, 2022 | December - Senior HealtH YouatYourbeSt.nWaonline.com | You at Your beSt | 5

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