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What Phase of Life are you in?

What Phase of Life are you in?

| January 20, 2018 | 0 Comments |

What Phase of Life are you in? Except from Become the Architect of Your Body, Mind and Soul by Lara Alexiou The phases of life are part of my favorite thing about the Taoist Five Element Theory. The first phase is the Wood phase, from the age of birth to eight years. Like springtime, our […]

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Why Falling in Love is the Best Weight-Loss Trick There Is Nancy Bryan

Why Falling in Love is the Best Weight-Loss Trick There Is Nancy Bryan

| January 20, 2018 | 0 Comments |

Why Falling in Love is the Best Weight-Loss Trick By Nancy Bryan The ability to lose weight effortlessly while in love is, in fact, not a trick, but a proven biochemical reality.  In fact, the word “trick” is entirely inadequate to describe what should really be termed “an astonishingly complex accomplishment.” As Dr. Ronald Gatty wrote […]

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Are Dental Implants Right for You?

Are Dental Implants Right for You?

| January 15, 2018 | 0 Comments |

Are Dental Implants Right for You? Dr. Rajan Sharma, DDS As we age, we can suffer from a myriad of dental problems that can lead to a loss of teeth. If you are missing teeth you might feel like your only option using dentures, but there is another option: Dental Implants. In endodontics, my specialization, […]

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The Reminiscing Generation: Why Memories Matter

The Reminiscing Generation: Why Memories Matter

| January 12, 2018 | 0 Comments |

The Reminiscing Generation: Why Memories Matter By Beth N. Carvin As far back as I can remember, I’ve loved biographies and life stories. I read the entire set of female biographies in my elementary school library. The Miracle Worker, the story of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan, was my favorite childhood movie. I […]

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Redefining Aging Myth Busting

Redefining Aging Myth Busting

| January 5, 2018 | 0 Comments |

In REDEFINING AGING: A Caregiver’s Guide to Living Your Best Life (Johns Hopkins University Press, November 2017), Dr. Ann Kaiser Stearns, a professor of behavioral science at the Community College of Baltimore County, offers myth-busting insights that will empower family members to cope with the challenges and blessings of caregiving while aging successfully themselves. She […]

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Combating Social Isolation: Insights from Today’s Aging Experts

Combating Social Isolation: Insights from Today’s Aging Experts

| January 4, 2018 | 2 Comments |

Combating Social Isolation: Insights from Today’s Aging Experts Humans have a fundamental need for socialization and inclusion. For older adults, living alone and being socially isolated are rising to the top of age-related health issues. In fact, research studies reveal that lacking social connections can be as damaging to health. And as smoking 15 cigarettes […]

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Getting into Nature – The Gateway to So Much More

Getting into Nature – The Gateway to So Much More

| January 4, 2018 | 0 Comments |

The Honest Backpacker:   A Practical Guide for The Rookie Adventurer Over 50 by James Klopovic and Nicole Klopovic What’s old is new.  The Ancients philosophized about how to live holistically by continuously improving body, mind and spirit.  There is so much to study, learn and apply.  My hope is to stimulate your interest because […]

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What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?

What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?

| January 4, 2018 | 0 Comments |

What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? by Ellen Wood Every creation – from the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Peace Corps to the worldwide web – began as an idea, a dream. We too can bring our dreams into creation. Sometimes, though, we get so used to allowing day-to-day responsibilities […]

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7 Steps For Reaching New Year’s Resolutions

7 Steps For Reaching New Year’s Resolutions

| December 29, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Accomplishing New Year’s Resolutions Every year, people start looking towards the year ahead to try to better themselves. Most people are able to start out strong and use their motivation to change their habits, but by February 80% of resolutions have failed and people return to their last year behavior. This year, a few simple […]

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Leeza Gibbons Turns 60 and Much More- Facebook Live

Leeza Gibbons Turns 60 and Much More- Facebook Live

| December 26, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Leeza Gibbons Background Emmy Award winner Leeza Gibbons has taken her decades of dominance in the fields of on-camera hosting and reporting along with her passion for health advocacy to craft a unique position  as a leading voice for personal growth and empowerment.  Using her experiences hosting, producing and writing for shows such as Entertainment Tonight, […]

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Guide to Returning Gifts: Retailers With the Best and Worst Return Policies

Guide to Returning Gifts: Retailers With the Best and Worst Return Policies

| December 26, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Retailers With the Best and Worst Return Policies Some stores will let you return anything, even without a receipt. Others shackle returns with time limits and restocking fees. If you believe it’s the thought that counts, then you won’t be offended if the recipient of a present you’ve given can’t use it for whatever reason. […]

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3 Overseas Retirement Trends for Baby Boomers in 2018

3 Overseas Retirement Trends for Baby Boomers in 2018

| December 15, 2017 | 0 Comments |

3 Overseas Retirement Trends for Baby Boomers in 2018 by Internationalliving.com Three overseas retirement trends stand out for 2018, according to a new report from the editors at International Living. The publication’s foreign-based correspondents say they’re seeing more people take advantage of medical tourism abroad; more Baby Boomers trade in the occasional vacation for a […]

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New Year, Better Habits: 5 Tips to Sleep Better In the New Year

New Year, Better Habits: 5 Tips to Sleep Better In the New Year

| December 15, 2017 | 0 Comments |

5 Tips to Sleep Better In the New Year As 2018 begins, it’s time to discover what ways we can make the next 365 days even better. Most people choose resolutions like exercise more, and eat healthier; but perhaps you should consider “snooze more” to be one of your resolutions this year. Senior Helpers—a premier […]

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5 Entertaining Games You Can Play with Your Friend in Old Days

5 Entertaining Games You Can Play with Your Friend in Old Days

| December 15, 2017 | 1 Comment |

5 Entertaining Games You Can Play with Your Friend in Old Days Games are a great way to feel young again, especially if they are from your childhood. If you are looking for something to feel young again, I would definitely recommend you to try interesting games from the list. They are highly addictive, extremely […]

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Patti LaBelle – Booming And Wants Us To Boom Too

Patti LaBelle – Booming And Wants Us To Boom Too

| December 7, 2017 | 0 Comments |

By Carolyn Rokke Patti Labelle, the Award-Winning Singer Patti LaBelle, the “Godmother of Soul,” has been singing since she was 5 years old, using the broom as a microphone, looking in the mirror and sounding good. Her mother told her she needed to sing in the choir and her response was “oh, no. I don’t […]

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4 Ways To Beat Holiday Stress

4 Ways To Beat Holiday Stress

| December 7, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Ways To Beat Holiday Stress The holidays are supposed to be relaxing, joyous and fun, but for millions of Americans they bring stress, anxiety and even depression. Numerous studies have shown upwards of 70 percent of Americans feeling stressed as Christmas bears down on them.  A survey by Think Finance revealed that 45 percent of […]

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Increasing Happiness After 50

Increasing Happiness After 50

| November 29, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Don’t let the ominous perception of “aging” – a lack of purpose, feeling irrelevant and under-used, having nothing to do – take control of you and your life. You have the power to change how you grow older. This book will show you how. Renowned psychotherapist and aging expert Andrea Brandt, PhD, MFT, helps you […]

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Medicare, Money, Health – Cost of Complacency

Medicare, Money, Health – Cost of Complacency

| November 29, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Healthcare costs rank most burdensome among common living expenses for seniors, yet seniors are more likely to comparison shop for groceries, gas, cable and internet service and even travel deals, than they are to shop for a Medicare plan. That’s according to a new survey “The Cost of Complacency,” which reveals surprising perceptions and behaviors […]

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For The Rookie Adventurer over 50

For The Rookie Adventurer over 50

| November 29, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Hiking for Baby Boomers Getting into nature is a gateway to many rewards: increasingly better health, becoming a more interesting person and understanding what makes you happy. When preparing to trek into nature, sensibility is the watchword. Until you understand what kind of hiker you are and what kind of hike suits you, start with […]

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How Long Would $1 Million Last a Couple in Retirement

How Long Would $1 Million Last a Couple in Retirement

| November 28, 2017 | 0 Comments |

How Long Would $1 million Last a Couple in Retirement By Nazareen Heazle, Editorial Director, International Living. One million dollars: It was once a huge aspirational monetary goal. However, these days, according to the AARP, having $1 million dollars is almost a necessity if you want to retire comfortably in the U.S. And that $1 […]

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Does Medicare Cover Acupuncture?

Does Medicare Cover Acupuncture?

| November 23, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Does Medicare Cover Acupuncture? By Danielle Kunkle Today’s market for alternative and integrative healthcare services is massive. NBC News reported in 2016 that Americans spent $30 billion in 2012 alone on treatments ranging from acupuncture to homeopathy. Many studies suggest that alternative approaches to healthcare can help with pain, healing, flexibility, inflammation and other types […]

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Men’s Attitudes Changing When It Comes to Their Health

Men’s Attitudes Changing When It Comes to Their Health

| November 21, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Men’s Attitudes Changing When It Comes to Their Health By Ann Naumann, senior content manager, A Place for Mom A majority of U.S. men want to take charge of their own health and are confident they can manage their health and wellbeing, according to an international survey conducted by Chattem, Inc., in partnership with the […]

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Best Entry-Level Drones for Baby Boomer

Best Entry-Level Drones for Baby Boomer

| November 19, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Best Drones For The Older Geeks In 2017 -’18 Remote controlled toys have always been a favorite for baby boomers with a fanciful mind, but with the recent growth in the popularity of drones, our curious side is really in for a treat. Drones are being used for military operations, but can now be used […]

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10 Proven Benefits of Yoga for Baby Boomers

10 Proven Benefits of Yoga for Baby Boomers

| November 18, 2017 | 0 Comments |

 Yoga For Everyone Over 50 Becoming 50+ can be a very exciting time. We can be whatever we want and feel like kids when the moon is following us wherever our car goes.  We experiment with speaking what’s on our mind and find out, wow, nothing bad happens. We  splurge and take a trips to Las […]

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How to Save for Retirement

How to Save for Retirement

| November 16, 2017 | 0 Comments |

How to Save for Retirement (No, You Don’t Have to Give Up Your Latte!) By Laura Adams I recently met with a couple in their late ‘50s—I’ll call them Tina and Bill. They have a lot on their plates, so they want to keep things as simple as possible. They’re not ready for retirement quite […]

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Popping Back Up Into Life

Popping Back Up Into Life

| November 16, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Popping Back Up Into Life by P.J. Frick Life after losing a spouse or any loved one is a lot like learning to walk again. Tackling life on your own at any age can be intimidating and frustrating. With a few consistent and deliberate steps, you can stay ahead of the loneliness, uncertainty, and fear […]

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Personalized Cancer Treatment Boosts Survival

Personalized Cancer Treatment Boosts Survival

| November 16, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Personalized Cancer Treatment Boosts Survival By Rick Shapiro Since President Nixon declared war on cancer in 1971 with high hopes of disease-conquering breakthroughs. The disease continues to take its toll. More than one-third of Americans have a lifetime risk of developing cancer. Yet in the decades since the country waged its war, the standard of […]

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A Christmas Gift That Keeps on Giving

A Christmas Gift That Keeps on Giving

| November 14, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Christmas Gift That Keeps on Giving By Harris N. Rosen Will you have the responsibility for a parent or for anyone who is the financial or household manager of a relationship? If so, will that information be passed on when it’s needed? A good friend of mine knew that her husband was dying, but she […]

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4 Amazing Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

4 Amazing Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

| November 10, 2017 | 0 Comments |

4 Amazing Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD (Proactive Health Labs)    Sweet potatoes, not to be confused with yams, have been cultivated for thousands of years. These root vegetables are believed to have originated in Central and South America. North Carolina, which is now the largest producer of sweet potatoes in the […]

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The Honest Backpacker Practical and Inspirational Book

The Honest Backpacker Practical and Inspirational Book

| November 9, 2017 | 0 Comments |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NR-001-101717 Contact: James Klopovic 919-649-7177 hikewiththehb@gmail.com The Honest Backpacker: A Practical Guide for the Rookie Adventurer over 50 By James Klopovic and Nicole Klopovic PRACTICAL AND INSPIRATIONAL BOOK FOR NOVICE HIKERS LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH NATURE AND IMPROVE THEIR LIVES A recent U.S. News Baby Boomer Report says exercise is important to […]

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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Housemate

10 Tips for Choosing the Right Housemate

| November 7, 2017 | 0 Comments |

10 Tips for Choosing the Right Housemate by Wendi Burkhardt, CEO of Silvernest Does your home have an unused guest room? Is your grown child’s old bedroom serving as a makeshift storage room or just collecting dust? Did you know that you could earn approximately $10,000 a year by renting out that underutilized space? With […]

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6 Eating Tips and Lifestyle Habits to Help Keep Anxiety Levels Away

6 Eating Tips and Lifestyle Habits to Help Keep Anxiety Levels Away

| November 6, 2017 | 0 Comments |

6 Eating Tips and Lifestyle Habits to Help Keep Anxiety Levels Away Anxiety and depression are unfortunately on the rise, not only in adults but children and teens as well. Scientists are now beginning to recognize how important the correlation of food and brain function are. Certain medication may help keep anxiety under control, however […]

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Six Surprising Facts You Should Know About Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Six Surprising Facts You Should Know About Vitamin B12 Deficiency

| November 6, 2017 | 1 Comment |

Six Surprising Facts You Should Know About Vitamin B12 Deficiency By Sherry Kelishadi, Pharm.D and Vice President at NutraGlow, Inc. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that more than half of Americans take some form of dietary supplement for their overall health. Our friends and family taking multivitamins, […]

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Male Sexual Health at Any Age

Male Sexual Health at Any Age

| November 4, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Male Sexual Health 1. Five Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer: A Quick Guide Male Sexual Health: In the last thirty years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of cases of prostate cancer detected each year. This is due to the rising median age of our population as well as our ability to […]

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US Telemental Health Market, Forecast to 2021

US Telemental Health Market, Forecast to 2021

| November 1, 2017 | 0 Comments |

“Many people in the US live in geographic areas that are underserved by mental health professionals and could significantly benefit from telemental health services,” said Digital Health Principal Analyst Victor Camlek. “There have also been several studies and programs under the US Veteran’s Affairs (US VA) to utilize telemental health to serve the needs of […]

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5 Reasons Sleep is Key for Life Success

5 Reasons Sleep is Key for Life Success

| October 31, 2017 | 0 Comments |

5 Reasons Sleep is Key for Success  By Merilee Kern, MBA Sleep. All people need it, most crave it, but throngs of individuals do not get the kind of restorative and rehabilitative. Sleep required to optimize mental clarity, focus, ideation, awareness, productivity and overall performance. The CDC actually declared “insufficient sleep” an “important public health […]

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How Long Do You Want to Live? By Ilchi Lee

How Long Do You Want to Live? By Ilchi Lee

| October 31, 2017 | 2 Comments |

  Have you chosen your lifespan? Next, based on the age you have chosen, calculate how much time you have left between now and when you die. Thirty years? Forty years? Fifty? Most people will have quite a long time left. Think seriously about that time. Isn’t it at least a third of your whole […]

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5 things Women 55 and Up Need to Know About Mammograms

5 things Women 55 and Up Need to Know About Mammograms

| October 31, 2017 | 0 Comments |

5 things Women 55 and Up Need to Know about Mammograms As a woman in her 50s, I understand that no woman looks forward to getting her annual mammogram.   However, mammography is and should be an important part of every woman’s preventive health routine.  Perhaps more than any other type of screening (as we’ve heard […]

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Bloomer Boomer – Medicare or Medi-scare?

Bloomer Boomer – Medicare or Medi-scare?

| October 31, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Medicare or Medi-scare? The beginning of Medicare Open Enrollment can be a scary time for seniors. Especially as they research plans to select the one that best fits their health needs and budget. Healthcare and prescription drug costs can be perplexing. However, according to a new survey, what seniors value most, as they conduct their […]

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Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

| October 30, 2017 | 0 Comments |

The Total Reboot 90 is a proven step-by-step program that shows participants how to:  Lose 20-30 pounds and keep it off Catapult their energy levels Eradicate nagging aches and pains and regain mobility Feel and look 10-20 years younger During this 3-month long program Andrew uses his training in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Personal […]

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Randi Brill at 60 Creator of Words of Wisdom for Business

Randi Brill at 60 Creator of Words of Wisdom for Business

| October 30, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Randi Brill After launching and leading three successful businesses, Randi Brill is thrilled to announce her latest venture, an inspirational quick-read book, 99 Creative WOWs—Words of Wisdom for Business that is ideal for those ready and eager to succeed NOW. Targeting recent graduates, young professionals, newly-minted entrepreneurs, business owners and creative thinkers, Randi offers succinct […]

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Dental Health – Tipping Point for Boomers

Dental Health – Tipping Point for Boomers

| October 30, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Dr. Michael Tischler Poor dental health is a major issue for baby boomers. Many are on a fixed income, with little or no dental insurance coverage, and Medicare does not cover dental. For the lucky few who do have dental insurance, most find that they’re only covered for routine cleanings and are not covered for […]

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The Real Risks of Retirement Investing

The Real Risks of Retirement Investing

| October 27, 2017 | 0 Comments |

The Real Risks of Retirement Investing By Merilee Kern, MBA To anyone on the glide path to retirement, it is becoming clear that today’s retirees are facing a completely different set of challenges than prior generations. This is the first generation in which retirees are carrying mortgages and other debt into retirement. Health care costs […]

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Help Boomers Become the ‘Comeback Kids’ of Retirement

Help Boomers Become the ‘Comeback Kids’ of Retirement

| October 27, 2017 | 0 Comments |

By Tom Foster Super Bowl LI was remarkable for the winning team overcoming the biggest deficit in the championship game’s 50-year history. The Patriots, led by quarterback Tom Brady. Stunned the Falcons to come back from being 25 points behind, force overtime and eventually win, 34-28. It’s a lesson and an example for many baby […]

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5 Steps Helping Ensure Adequate Retirement Income

5 Steps Helping Ensure Adequate Retirement Income

| October 27, 2017 | 0 Comments |

5 Steps Helping Ensure Adequate Retirement Income Expert tips for cultivating a nest egg that ‘really’ meets your nearing retirement needs By Merilee Kern, MBA While plenty of people are duly committed to saving for retirement through 401k, IRA or other nest egg-inducing personal finance plays. However devotedly and even over many years, it turns […]

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Tips for Baby Boomers Online Dating and Safety

Tips for Baby Boomers Online Dating and Safety

| October 26, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Singles that have reached the age of 50 or 60 want many different things from new encounters and relationships. Unlike young singles who want to have fun and exploring their sexuality, baby boomers know exactly what they are looking for. However, because they do not know how to handle technology and online dating they sometimes […]

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Dating Over 55 – Does Age Gap Matter to You?

Dating Over 55 – Does Age Gap Matter to You?

| October 26, 2017 | 0 Comments |

As people grow older, it becomes more challenging finding a significant other. The more time a person spends alone, the harder it is to change his habits and desires. It becomes challenging to be compatible with someone else. It is, however, a well-known fact that women, for example, develop faster than men. That’s why they […]

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We Had A Great Show With Leeza Gibbons – Watch It Now

We Had A Great Show With Leeza Gibbons – Watch It Now

| October 22, 2017 | 0 Comments |

A Great Facebook Live Conversation With Leeza Gibbons.  Watch For It Soon. Emmy Award winner Leeza Gibbons has taken her decades of dominance in the fields of on-camera hosting and reporting along with her passion for health advocacy to craft a unique position  as a leading voice for personal growth and empowerment.  Using her experiences hosting, […]

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5 Exercises to Beat the Blues

5 Exercises to Beat the Blues

| October 22, 2017 | 0 Comments |

5 Ways Exercise Helps Beat the Blues FAIRFAX, Virginia – (October, 2017) – October is Depression Awareness Month, and a great time to focus on ways to overcome the blues and keep depression away. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, around 16 million adults each year experience the most common type of […]

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Festival de Loire 2017 – Orleans France

Festival de Loire 2017 – Orleans France

| October 14, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Festival de Loire 2017 Festival de Loire 2017: The Loire River (the longest in France) is the thread that binds this area together but its tributaries of the Cher, the Vienne, the Indre and other rivers in the region such as the Creuse and the Claise give an added dimension to the region by providing attractive valleys and landscapes […]

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JamBios – A Collaborative Place To Write and Save the Stories of Your Life

JamBios – A Collaborative Place To Write and Save the Stories of Your Life

| October 14, 2017 | 0 Comments |

By BETH N CARVIN  JamBios: If you have adult children, chances are, at some point in time you’ve experienced difficulties staying connected beyond trivial situations, like providing cooking tips or watching the game together. We recently launched JamBios, a collaborative place to write and save the stories of your life. We’re quickly noticing how great of […]

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Friendship Matters, the meaning of friendship is explored in the personal case study of two women

Friendship Matters, the meaning of friendship is explored in the personal case study of two women

| October 14, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Friendship Matters – the New Prescription for Healthcare In their new book, Friendship Matters, two clinical psychologists and “best friends” celebrate the story, values and healing powers of friendship as they provide skill sets for developing and deepening those vibrant relationships. New York, NY – Over the last decades, medical research has shown that a significant predictor of […]

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How Do I Get There From Here? Planning When The Old Rules No Longer Apply

How Do I Get There From Here? Planning When The Old Rules No Longer Apply

| October 14, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Planning When The Old Rules No Longer Apply How Do I Get There From Here: A retirement of nonstop leisure is not just unreachable but for many, unaffordable and undesirable. Change – continuous and discontinuous – is happening faster than we can comprehend or adapt. This is the unpredictable New Normal. No one is immune. […]

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It’s Never Too Late to Create Your Life

It’s Never Too Late to Create Your Life

| October 14, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Have you ever thought “It’s too late to have the life I desire”? Do you ever wonder if your dreams have passed you by? Have you ever looked around at others the same age as you or older, compared the life they are living with yours and wondered where you went wrong? It’s never too […]

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Staying Mindful of Snoring Can Protect Your Memory

Staying Mindful of Snoring Can Protect Your Memory

| October 14, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Protect Your Memory: As we get older, and ideally a little wiser, a reality check is that our bodies alter and, for most of us, some physical activities are no longer an option. A hallmark sign of aging is declining memory and changes in sleep patterns, often marked by worsening snoring. Don’t ignore the comments […]

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Life as the Child of a European Immigrant

Life as the Child of a European Immigrant

| October 14, 2017 | 0 Comments |

I am the daughter of two European immigrant. I was born in 1954, Smack in the middle of the baby boomer years. I am a first generation American. I’m also an immigrant’s granddaughter. My mother and her parents arrived here from Vienna in 1939, and landed on Ellis Island and theirs was only the beginning […]

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Mardi Gras Bucket List Video

Mardi Gras Bucket List Video

| October 9, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Bucket List Mardi Gras Mardi Gras History The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, passing through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries to the French House of the Bourbons. From here, the traditional revelry of “Boeuf Gras,” or fatted calf, followed France to her colonies. On March 2, […]

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6 Simple Ways To Conquer Your Fears Of Returning To School

6 Simple Ways To Conquer Your Fears Of Returning To School

| October 9, 2017 | 0 Comments |

6 Simple Ways to Conquer all your Fears After months of debate and research and processing, you’ve decided to make the plunge: you’re going to back to college. Maybe it’s because you want to advance in your job or pursue a new career. Maybe you need to get additional credits to maintain a certification. Or […]

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7 Reasons More Adults Are Going Back to School

7 Reasons More Adults Are Going Back to School

| October 9, 2017 | 0 Comments |

What comes to mind when you think about college students? Young, fresh-faced, wide-eyed high school grads stepping onto campus for the first time? The freshman fifteen, where kids away from home for the first time put on 15 pounds from eating cafeteria food? Homesick kids in dorm rooms? Here you can get the 7 reasons adults going […]

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Sugar Sweetened Beverages Raise Risk of Diabetes

Sugar Sweetened Beverages Raise Risk of Diabetes

| October 9, 2017 | 0 Comments |

  2055 L Street NW Suite 600 ■ Washington, DC ■ 20036 ■ Telephone 202.971.3636 ■ Fax 202.736.9705 ■ Sugar Sweetened Drinks Raise Risk of Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome WASHINGTON—Regularly drinking sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda and juice contributes to the development of diabetes, high blood pressure and other endemic health problems, according to a review […]

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Finally Feeling Better About Retirement, Optimistic Baby Boomers Offer Lessons for Younger Generations

Finally Feeling Better About Retirement, Optimistic Baby Boomers Offer Lessons for Younger Generations

| October 5, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Retirement Although most Americans still share concerns about retirement. Including nearly two-thirds (63%) who fear running out of money in retirement more than death. Baby boomers are finally showing signs of optimism about their retirement readiness, according to a new study, “Generations Ahead,” from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. More than seven in […]

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Warning You Should Know About  Nursing Homes

Warning You Should Know About Nursing Homes

| October 4, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Problems at Nursing Homes In an interview, Susan Hodges, licensed nursing facility administrator (LNFA), can talk about the terrible things she has seen while working in nursing homes around North Texas. She has even written a book called, A Breach of Trust, about a backwards court-ordered guardianship program that threatens to shatter America’s foundational principles […]

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Muscle to The Pelvic Floor

Muscle to The Pelvic Floor

| October 4, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Fact of Pelvic Floor Muscle to The Pelvic Floor: Why French women don’t suffer from incontinence as frequently as American women. Stress incontinence is very common for women after childbirth because the pelvic muscles have been weakened. To solve the problem, in France, women are prescribed 20 sessions of physical therapy for the pelvic floor. In […]

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Courage to Grow Older – Plus 50 Good Life Movement

Courage to Grow Older – Plus 50 Good Life Movement

| September 28, 2017 | 0 Comments |

COURAGEOUS AGING Good Life Movement: How old are you’ STOP – Don’t answer with your age! Instead, tune into how you feel. If you cringe at all, you’re like most Americans who buy into the myths and negative stereotypes about aging. And if you don’t, you’re more likely to age well, live a healthier, and […]

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Staying Mindful of Snoring Can Protect Your Memory

Staying Mindful of Snoring Can Protect Your Memory

| September 22, 2017 | 0 Comments |

As we get older, and ideally a little wiser, a reality check is that our bodies alter and, for most of us, some physical activities are no longer an option. A hallmark sign of aging is declining memory and changes in sleep patterns, often marked by worsening snoring. Don’t ignore the comments from your spouse […]

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Why Boomers Should Get These Three Vaccinations

Why Boomers Should Get These Three Vaccinations

| September 21, 2017 | 0 Comments |

We usually think of babies and little kids when we think about vaccinations, but did you know that there are three vaccines specifically recommended for older adults? They are pneumococcal vaccination, the shingles vaccine, and flu shots. Even if you hate needles, the benefits of these vaccines far outweigh any discomfort, such as a needle […]

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How Aging Affects Your Sleep and What To Do About It

How Aging Affects Your Sleep and What To Do About It

| September 20, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Sleep studies show that with aging, many people have a harder time falling asleep. They also awaken more often during the night, averaging three or four awakenings each night. This may happen because they spend less time in deep (REM) sleep and because they may be awakened by pain from an injury or illness or they […]

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Two’s Are Now Underestimated – The Mikan Drill For Stocks

Two’s Are Now Underestimated – The Mikan Drill For Stocks

| September 20, 2017 | 0 Comments |

  By Ryan Krueger George Mikan was the very first superstar of the NBA. He was the key to the league even surviving before it could thrive. Making him one of the most underappreciated athletes of all-time. Maybe because he was not athletic at all. His go-to move can best explain how to shoot a […]

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How to Get More from Your Doctor Appointments

How to Get More from Your Doctor Appointments

| September 20, 2017 | 0 Comments |

10 Dos & Don’ts for Being an Informed Patient Even the healthiest of us can get a little nervous in the doctor’s office. As a result, we sometimes forget the very questions we came to ask or leave without fully understanding what the doctor just advised us to do. On top of it, doctor appointments […]

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Talking Love & Money Over 50

Talking Love & Money Over 50

| September 20, 2017 | 0 Comments |

According to the TD Bank Love & Money Survey, when looking back, the best advice Boomers would give their younger selves is not to wait to start saving or investing (61 percent). One-in-four (26 percent) would also caution there’s no rush to get married. While hindsight is 20/20, many Boomers are navigating a changing landscape […]

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Breakthrough in Spinal Bracing  to Relieve Pain for Millions of Seniors

Breakthrough in Spinal Bracing to Relieve Pain for Millions of Seniors

| September 7, 2017 | 0 Comments |

advertorial Breakthrough in Spinal Bracing to Relieve Pain for Millions of Seniors Aspen Medical Products introduces Peak Scoliosis Bracing System for underserved segment of America’s aging population By Tom Manix, VP Marketing & Business Development for Aspen Medical Products One of the most untreated sources of back pain afflicting millions of Baby Boomers across the […]

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5 Must-Have Gadgets for Healthy Travels

5 Must-Have Gadgets for Healthy Travels

| September 3, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Summer travels are at its peak, and while getaways can offer much-needed relaxation or adventure, they can also pose major health and safety risks — Exposure to new cuisines and environments while being away from our usual doctors can be a dangerous combination. However, today’s technology affords us the peace of mind to be able […]

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Quality of Care – Nursing Home Red Flags

Quality of Care – Nursing Home Red Flags

| September 3, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Important Warning Signs You Could Miss Finding the right nursing home to provide quality care for your loved one can be a long and difficult process. A process that should be taken seriously as nursing home abuse is surprisingly common. A lot of people have the mindset of “that will never happen to my family” […]

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60 is the new 30

60 is the new 30

| September 1, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Do you remember 30 years ago, when many 60-year-olds were barely able to function in the competitive business world? To be in shape? To be a vital part of a healthy, sexual, intimate relationship? Thank God times have changed. And they’ve changed in the most beautiful ways ever. Well, now 60 is the new 30. […]

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The Only Type of Brain Training That Works

The Only Type of Brain Training That Works

| September 1, 2017 | 0 Comments |

A reader of newspapers could get whiplash following the brain training field – it seems as though one week there’s a headline suggesting that you should do brain training to reduce dementia risk and the next week there’s a headline suggesting that all brain training is bogus. So, what’s the truth? The simple facts are that […]

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Beets New Generation Cuisine

Beets New Generation Cuisine

| September 1, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Check out these scrumptious new generation cuisine! You’ll gonna love them and they’re healthy. Cooking with European Influences  2014 “This is a delicious and easy salad which takes little time and is a great meatless main course. It uses beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts and baby greens. For a main dish salad, add a seared sea-bass […]

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Creativity and Your Second Act

Creativity and Your Second Act

| September 1, 2017 | 0 Comments |

“But I don’t have a creative bone in my body,” my client Sarah laments in response to my query, What would you like to create now that you’ve entered your Second Act?” The creativity and second act… After a lifetime of working in government service, Sarah tells me she feels a deep longing to “break […]

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Intimacy and Relationships Over 50

Intimacy and Relationships Over 50

| August 30, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Many Americans over 50, single or coupled, may be concerned by relationship and intimacy pressures. We all struggle with these challenges, but they can be especially tough for people with chronic illness and may include: ·         How to cope with intimacy when you’re just not feeling up to it ·         When to talk to a new partner […]

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Join Andy & Annie and Find Out If Golf Is For You

Join Andy & Annie and Find Out If Golf Is For You

| August 28, 2017 | 0 Comments |

Join Andy Asher and Annie Rivera as we talk to Rick Sessinghaus known as “Golf’s Mental Coach”. He is the expert on the mindset principles that make or break performance on and off the course. His coaching has helped top junior, collegiate, and professional golfers reach new levels of performance. He is an Instructional Editor […]

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Creativity and Your Second Act

Creativity and Your Second Act

| August 22, 2017 | 0 Comments |

“But I don’t have a creative bone in my body,” my client Sarah laments in response to my query, What would you like to create now that you’ve entered your Second Act?” After a lifetime of working in government service, Sarah tells me she feels a deep longing to “break out of my rut,” but […]

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