The Lankford Agency

08/27/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Celebrating the unconditional love, loyalty, and joy our four-legged friends bring to our lives.

Share a photo of your favorite four-legged friend in the comments—we’d love to see them! 🐶

08/25/2026

Beta-blockers have long been used to treat high blood pressure and other heart-related conditions. More recently, they’ve drawn attention for their potential to ease physical symptoms of anxiety, which affects as many as 1 in 5 older adults. Learn how these medications work and why they may not be the right fit for everyone.

Doctors explain how beta-blockers can ease physical symptoms of anxiety, when they work best and why they are not the right choice for everyone.

08/22/2026

If you’re looking for something delicious to make this weekend, it’s all right here.

Late Summer Recipes: Celebrate the season’s end with fresh tomatoes, corn, zucchini, and peaches. Easy apps, dinners, and desserts to enjoy!

08/20/2026

If you're reading this and your readers aren't cutting it, it might be time for a checkup. Here's what you need to know:
- Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) may offer vision coverage including eyeglasses
- If you have to get cataract surgery, Medicare Part B may help pay for corrective lenses.
- Coverage depends on your Medicare plan, so consider your eye health needs carefully when choosing Medicare coverage.

08/06/2026

Did you know as we age, we may need more water? Add lemon, cucumber, or mint for flavor!

07/31/2026

It's surprising how physical grief can be. Your heart literally aches. A memory comes up that causes your stomach to clench or a chill to run down your spine.

What causes these physical symptoms?

The sadness and other emotions you experience with grief can have a physical effect on you, too.

07/23/2026

A missing pet is an owner’s worst nightmare — and scammers know it. Criminals are using AI and social media to run lost-pet scams and exploit distraught owners. Learn how to spot these schemes and report them.

Criminals are using AI and social media to take advantage of distraught pet parents

07/17/2026

Spending time with friends is good for our body and mind as we age. Learn unique ways to make lasting connections.

Review our list of ways to make friends. Then test your knowledge

07/15/2026

Your annual exam might not seem like a big deal. Until it catches something that is.

07/11/2026

Top 5 Alzheimer's Disease symptoms. A neuropsychologist who researches Alzheimer’s disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shares the warning signs she'd look for in her own life.

A neuropsychologist who researches Alzheimer’s disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shares the warning signs she'd look for in her own life.