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Oral health has been called the window into your overall health. Problems in the mouth can alert providers to underlying medical conditions, and regular visits to the dentist are seen as essential for keeping bacteria under control. A new Colorado Consumer Health Initiative survey showed while many Coloradans want to maintain good oral health, they face numerous barriers. ...

Florida small businesses looking for financial help often have limited options, but there is a new opportunity for assistance. A group of community lenders created the Southern Opportunity and Resilience Fund (SOAR), to help small companies and nonprofits recover from the impacts of the pandemic. SOAR loans are available up to $100,000, with an interest rate fixed at 4%, much lower than traditional loans. ...

A new website is helping Montanans answer tricky legal questions about debt. The Montana Legal Services Association has launched MontanaDebtOptions.org to offer resources for those dealing with consumer debt. Alex Clark, community legal education coordinator for the Association, said the website is designed for any Montanan with a debt question who is afraid of losing income or property due to debt collection. ...

Good heart health is associated with avoiding a range of medical issues. But new research shows only one in five Americans has optimal cardiovascular health. South Dakotas medical community says theres a lot of complexities when considering prevention. ...

A U.S. House subcommittee held a hearing Tuesday highlighting the threat climate change poses to the worlds food supply, and how farmers can be assisted in adopting solutions. Testimony included input from a Minnesota farmer. ...

Some farmers in the region are taking time, even during the busy growing season, to give people a firsthand look at what sustainable agriculture is all about. The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Associations Farm Tour and Workshop series showcases regenerative grazing, organic grain transitioning, winter high-tunnel produce growing, and many other techniques. August Taylor, communications and outreach associate for the Association, said they are also highlighting the work of farmers of color. ....

As Connecticuts primary election nears, voters will have to navigate new absentee-voting laws, which could benefit seniors. People ages 45 to 64 make up the largest contingent of voters in Connecticut, followed by those 65 and older. The voting-law updates include absentee drop boxes for anyone with a chronic illness or temporary disability. ...

Thousands of leaked documents shared with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists have revealed questionable tactics deployed across the globe by ride-sharing company Uber from 2013 to 2017. Critics of Uber say the company has deployed similar tactics at home, which ultimately have left more West Virginians without reliable transportation. Mike Pushkin, D-Charleston, state Democratic Party chair and a cabdriver, has worked in the past to help regulate ride-sharing services in...

Four projects in New Hampshire have been awarded grants from AARP to make communities more livable, especially for older residents. Types of projects considered for the Community Challenge grants are those that improve public spaces, transportation, housing, digital access and civic engagement, to name a few - and they must be completed by Nov. 30. ...

Summer construction season is in full swing, and labor leaders in Iowa worry how seasonal workers will be affected down the road by changes to the states unemployment rules. And those arent their only concerns. Iowa implemented a law on July 1, which cuts jobless benefits from 26 weeks down to 16. ...