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From travel and leisure to relationships, personal development, and far-flung activities, this section caters to individuals seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and guidance for cultivating a balanced and enjoyable daily lifestyle. The goal is to equip readers with insightful ideas and expert tips for cultivating mindful enjoyment, enriching connections, and staying engaged with the possibilities each day presents—not just for getting by, but for learning to thrive with intention.

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Show Your Hands Some TLC

Show Your Hands Some TLC

Taylor Pendergast, MS, OTR/L, CHT | May 4, 2023

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

Sarah Hiner | May 4, 2023

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!

Kelli McCourt | May 2, 2023

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

Exciting Developments in Alzheimer’s Research

Exciting Developments in Alzheimer’s Research

Donald Weaver, MD | May 1, 2023

This has been an exciting time in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research. While medical news has been largely focused on the…

Don’t Let Injuries Hold You Back

Don’t Let Injuries Hold You Back

Karl Knopf, EdD | April 26, 2023

Are you keeping active as you age by playing a sport? Many adults enjoy golf, tennis and other activities well…

5 Often-Overlooked Veterans’ Benefits
Retirement Living

5 Often-Overlooked Veterans’ Benefits

Paul Lawrence, PhD | April 25, 2023

Military veterans who served even decades ago might not be aware of all the benefits available to them today. Some…

Are Product Warranties Ever Worth It?
Money Savers

Are Product Warranties Ever Worth It?

Kevin Brasler | April 24, 2023

Protect your purchase by buying an extended warranty!” We hear this all the time when buying appliances, electronics and other…

Grandparents! 529s Are No Longer Risky
Money Savers

Grandparents! 529s Are No Longer Risky

Mark Kantrowitz | April 23, 2023

Grandparents will find it easier to contribute to their grandchildrens’ college educations starting this fall. That’s when changes go into…

How to Decide If You Need a Statin

How to Decide If You Need a Statin

Jamal S. Rana, MD, PhD | April 22, 2023

When your doctor broaches the topic of taking a statin drug to lower your cardiovascular risk, you may wonder if…

Grow Your Own Rhubarb

Grow Your Own Rhubarb

Teri Dunn Chace | April 20, 2023

Those ruby-red stalks of rhubarb can be expensive and hard to find. Fortunately, you can grow your own. Pick the…

A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived
Common Threads

A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived

Sarah Hiner | April 20, 2023

No, it wasn’t a funeral. It was a retirement party for a man who, in my opinion, is a role…

Retirement Surprises
Retirement Living

Retirement Surprises

Susan Moore, Emeritus professor of psychology | April 19, 2023

You wouldn’t think that experts who spent their careers helping others plan their retirements could be surprised when it comes…

Gas vs. Electric
Automotive

Gas vs. Electric

Ronald Montoya | April 18, 2023

Are electric vehicles (EVs) an economical choice? They certainly offer one way to avoid the pain at the pump. And…

Conquer Insomnia Now

Conquer Insomnia Now

Aric A. Prather, PhD | April 17, 2023

Tossing, turning, thoughts racing—insomnia has become widespread since the pandemic. In fact, more than 60% of people report an increase…

Take a Break…I’ll Do the Worrying for You

Take a Break…I’ll Do the Worrying for You

Kelli McCourt | April 16, 2023

A family member recently passed. I attended the wake, the funeral mass, the graveside service and the repast. Maskless, I…