Life

Living in Harmony with the Seasons
Emotional Health

Living in Harmony with the Seasons

Many disorders of modern life—from insomnia to unhealthy weight gain to anxiety to chronic stress and burnout—are in some way…

Water Workout
Exercise & Fitness

Water Workout

Love being in a pool? Then what better way to get your exercise than by working out in a pool!…

How to Revitalize Your Perennials
Hobbies

How to Revitalize Your Perennials

Now is the ideal time to rejuvenate your overgrown or neglected perennial flower bed—after the plants have sprouted but before…

To Rent or Buy in Retirement?
Retirement Living

To Rent or Buy in Retirement?

Whether you are considering buying a home for your retirement or renting one, you have pros and cons to weigh…

Skin Cancer – Not a Deadly Diagnosis Anymore
Personal Care

Skin Cancer – Not a Deadly Diagnosis Anymore

It is a frightening statistic—one in five of us will develop skin cancer by the time we turn 70, according…

Living the American Dream
Common Threads

Living the American Dream

Next weekend people will pay nearly $100 a ticket to watch the Connecticut Ballet perform Coppélia. I had the privilege…

Medicare is Changing
Money Savers

Medicare is Changing

The Medicare system is undergoing change these days as new legislation takes effect and the COVID public health emergency officially…

Prepare Your Business for Your Retirement
Retirement Living

Prepare Your Business for Your Retirement

Entrepreneurs and business owners often face a difficult truth as their retirement age approaches—their businesses may not be able to…

Are You Fit to Fly?
Travel

Are You Fit to Fly?

Most of us take for granted that air travel is safe, so our preplanning typically centers on what we’ll do…

How to Get the Most Out of Your Travel Rewards
Travel

How to Get the Most Out of Your Travel Rewards

Accruing credit card rewards is just one part of a cost-saving equation for travel. You also need a strategy for…

Some of Your Meds May Cause Hearing Loss
Personal Safety

Some of Your Meds May Cause Hearing Loss

Certain drugs—even ones sold over the counter (OTC)—are ototoxic, meaning they can cause temporary or even permanent hearing damage. Important:…

Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep?
Personal Care

Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep?

People ­struggling to sleep are increasingly turning to melatonin, the so-called “sleep hormone,” as a solution. In fact, the use…

Show Your Hands Some TLC
Personal Care

Show Your Hands Some TLC

Many of us have trouble opening stubborn jars—that can happen at any age. But as you get older, specific issues…

Pat Yourself Peaceful
Common Threads

Pat Yourself Peaceful

Remember that wonderful feeling of your mother stroking your head or back when you were young? How calm it made…

Get On Your Feet!
Exercise & Fitness

Get On Your Feet!

Full disclosure—I work from home most days now. If I am doing it right, you likely didn’t even know that!…