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Verizon's 3-Year Price Lock: No More Price Hikes on Mobile & Home Internet

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Verizon is offering a big deal with its new 3-year price lock. Starting April 3, 2025, this offer is available to all customers—old and new. It gives customers a chance to enjoy their phone and internet services with no worries about price hikes for three years. Here’s what you need to know about this new offer and why it’s great for customers. What’s the 3-Year Price Lock?   Verizon's 3-year price lock keeps your service price the same for three years. It covers mobile and home internet services, so you won't face unexpected price increases for calls, texts, data, or internet. Verizon is the only company to offer this price lock, making it a big change in the telecom industry. Do Current Customers Need to Do Anything?  Nope! If you’re already with Verizon, the price lock will apply automatically to your account. Your prices won’t change for three years. And if you decide to change your plan—like upgrading or adding features—the price lock resets for another three years. ...

Shingles Is Bad, But Getting Vaccinated Could Help Fight Dementia

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Shingles causes a lot of pain and damage. It’s something no one wants. But did you know it can also lead to other serious problems, like dementia? New studies show that getting the shingles vaccine might help lower the risk of dementia. This is big news for older adults. What is Shingles? Shingles happens when a virus that caused chickenpox comes back. After you get over chickenpox, the virus hides in your nerves. It can stay hidden for years, but for older people, or those with weak immune systems, it might come back as shingles. The rash is painful and usually appears on one side of the body or face. The pain can last after the rash goes away. This condition is called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), and it can make life hard. Shingles can also cause problems like vision loss and hearing issues. Some studies even suggest it may raise the risk of having a stroke or dementia. How Shingles Could Affect Your Brain Dementia is a growing problem, especially as we age. Scientists are studying ...