As diagnostic procedures become more sophisticated and the public’s awareness grows, more individuals will be accurately diagnosed at a younger age and an earlier stage of the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is considered to be early in its onset, or starting point, if an individual is age 65 or younger when symptoms first appear.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Oklahoma State Senate voted on and approved two proposals that would represent an historic investment that includes pay raises, school choice measures and local control.

The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on Feb. 27 in the Burnside community room.

Remember being told as a kid that eating your carrots would improve your eyesight? While a diet containing carrots promotes good vision, your eyes may benefit even more by eating broccoli, kale or Brussels sprouts.

Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), encourages Oklahomans to participate in National Nutrition Month this March and start, or recommit, to healthy goals in 2023.

Oklahoma City’s Stark Family Foundation last Tuesday announced a $1.5 million challenge grant to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The gift will fund patient care and research at the OMRF Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence.

meeting (open to the public) will be held at 6 p.m. March 27 at ACE Hardware in Hugo. Come hear Joe Smith, Scott’s Company representative and learn about flower and lawn care, garden care, fertilizers, soil prep, pest control, etc. with all of the amazing Scott’s products. This free informational meeting will include door prizes and refreshments. Call 580.326.3768 for more info.