Archive for February, 2015

Boomer Grannies: Soccer Moms 2.0

Boomer Grannies: Soccer Moms 2.0

| February 23, 2015 | 0 Comments |

Hillary Clinton simply meant to respond to anti-vaxers when she wrote the following tweet. The science is clear: The earth is round, the sky is blue, and #vaccineswork. Let’s protect all our kids. #GrandmothersKnowBest The reaction was instantaneous. #GrandmothersKnowBest became a trending hashtag, drawing cheers and sneers, leaving pundits to wonder if it was indicative […]

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How to Embrace the Mediterranean Diet

How to Embrace the Mediterranean Diet

| February 23, 2015 | 0 Comments |

Today, people living by the Mediterranean Sea may eat fast food. But the traditional fare of southern Italy, Greece and the other Mediterranean countries is fabulously heart-healthy. Studies link it to some of the highest life expectancy and lowest heart disease rates in the world. Follow these tips to make your meals more Mediterranean. 1. […]

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Retirement Cruise Of The World

Retirement Cruise Of The World

| February 23, 2015 | 1 Comment |

The next day they would be in Bora Bora, they said. They planned to tour the island and play in its dazzling aquamarine lagoon, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The adventure might be considered epic for some people, but it’s not unusual for the Steiners. This was their eighth world cruise, […]

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Life and Lust at 60

Life and Lust at 60

| February 17, 2015 | 0 Comments |

By Diana Raab, Ph.D.is a transpersonal psychologist, poet, memoirist and essayist.   When I was 18, my family doctor gave me my first gynecological exam. The examination table was in the same room as his desk. I sat in the chair across from this pudgy 60-something-year-old doctor. He puffed away at his pipe saying, “You know […]

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Looking for a Second Career? Try Before You Buy.

Looking for a Second Career? Try Before You Buy.

| February 16, 2015 | 0 Comments |

MARC FREEDMAN: What one tip would I give to older Americans who are currently out of work, but who would like to find full-time employment? Embrace action. When determining how to move into new kinds of work, we can try to think things through in advance—or we can get out into the world. Both have […]

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The World’s Craziest, Beautiful Cars

The World’s Craziest, Beautiful Cars

| February 14, 2015 | 0 Comments |

Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) — Italy has David, Paris has the Mona Lisa and now, Atlanta has the Firebird I XP-21. Don’t laugh gallery snobs and car-haters: The automobile has vaulted from the streets to the lofty art world. Even if automobiles aren’t your thing, the Firebird’s bizarre wings and bubble cockpit are worth a peek. […]

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Get Screened for Colon Cancer For You

Get Screened for Colon Cancer For You

| February 13, 2015 | 0 Comments |

Why Every Boomer Should Get Screened for Colon Cancer By Eric Hargis, CEO Colon Cancer Alliance – Why Get Screened for Colon Cancer Turning 50 is often considered a significant milestone in one’s life. As we age, we become more familiar with the ever-growing list of health issues affecting us. One specific health concern is […]

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Relieve Stress As We Age

Relieve Stress As We Age

| February 13, 2015 | 0 Comments |

Anxiety and Baby Boomers Take Control of Your Anxiety: A Drug-Free Approach to Living a Happy, Healthy Life (Career Press, 2015) Steps About How to Relieve Stress as We Age Retirement had been most enjoyable for Sid and Maggie.  They had worked hard, saved their money and invested wisely.  As many Baby Boomers, their retirement […]

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A Device For Immortality?

A Device For Immortality?

| February 9, 2015 | 0 Comments |

Since the beginning of mankind, we have been fascinated by immortality. Many have tried, from the pharaohs of ancient Egypt to devout followers of man-made religions. Yet, eternal life remains elusive. In the Hollywood sensationalized movie The Imitation Game, based on the life of Alan Turing, considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial […]

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What’s Too Old For Laser Eye Surgery?

What’s Too Old For Laser Eye Surgery?

| February 9, 2015 | 1 Comment |

Are you the right candidate for refractive eye surgery? Am I too old for LASIK surgery? It’s a question you might ask yourself once you get past 50, but the answer seems to be. It depends. That is the consensus of doctors who perform the procedure. If you’re certain for laser eye surgery is for […]

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Cosmetic Surgery For All Ages

Cosmetic Surgery For All Ages

| February 5, 2015 | 0 Comments |

In the common vernacular, we refer to it as getting some work done. But what is more commonly called cosmetic surgery is reaching new and higher ages for Americans who never thought it was possible and what a difference it is making. Years ago, people seeking cosmetic surgery would bring pictures of celebrities to their […]

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Boomers Declared Winner In The Generational Warfare

Boomers Declared Winner In The Generational Warfare

| February 3, 2015 | 0 Comments |

Boomers Declared Winner In The Generational Warfare The policy of safeguarding Boomer benefits with asset bubbles will lead to the destruction of the unprepared, the unwary and those who foolishly trusted our “leadership” and central bank to tell them the truth. Though it is exceedingly politically incorrect to mention it publicly, a financial war between […]

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