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- Seniors, How Can This Exercise Benefit Your Mental Health? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Francoise BonhoureRefresh your mind by chattering like a baby! Constantly bombarded with new and often indigestible information, our brain can easily get into ‘overwork’ mode and we can even regularly notice that we’ve forgotten what we’d just thought important a few minutes before. So, we need to pause, ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Should You Get a Routine Mammogram If There's No Cancer in Your Family? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Ellen Wood“Just a waste of my time,” I remember thinking while waiting my turn for a mammogram in Dr. Ira Berger’s office. I had brought my briefcase and had work spread on my lap, but spending time driving the 97-mile round trip from my home office to the radiologist’s was an unproductive part of my ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - Some Retirees Make Extra Money By Speaking, Selling Books, Reports at Back of the Room - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Susan KlopferARE YOU A retiree who is looking for something intriguing and fun to do, while making extra money? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. In fact, most older employees (65 percent) recently told researchers they would like to have some form of work in their retirement, according to a 2011 ...
Views: 2040(1 vote) - Stay Young Longer _ How an Anti Aging Diet Plan Influences Your Total Fitness - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Tony CimbaAging is something that happens to every one of us throughout our lives. It's a normal process. In spite of this, your lifestyle inclinations can very well have an effect on just how your body and mind age. Taking care of your body both inside and out will provide you with a healthy ...
Views: 1934(1 vote) - Summer Can be a Dangerous Time for Seniors Citizens - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sky PalmaSummer Can be a Dangerous Time for Seniors Citizens When the weather gets hot, seniors are prone to some of the same dangers as children. Like children, they have much more sensitive body reactions to changes in weather conditions. It’s not widely known that a simple air-conditioner can be a ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - Synchronicity is More than a Coincidence - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantHave you ever had an experience where you said, "Wow, what a coincidence." Maybe it was more. Maybe it was a synchronicity. Let me explain through a Jungian perspective. Carl Jung, the prominent Swiss psychiatrist, believed synchronicity meant 'more than a coincidence.' Jung, the thinker ...
Views: 6253(2 votes) - Take Time to Celebrate Your Successes - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThis coming weekend is one of celebration for me. My niece will be getting married on Friday evening. On Saturday we celebrate the birthdays of my brother’s three children. And, on Sunday, my wife and I will be attending a local St. Patrick’s Day parade. Celebrations are wonderful occasions. ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 6 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages that most retirees go through ...
Views: 2026(2 votes) - The Dead or the Past: Speaking No Ill - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Sara DillingerDe mortuis nil nisi bonum Wow, Latin. I hope you are sufficiently impressed. Ideas just sound better – or look better in writing – when they are expressed in Latin. The dead language gives the simplest thought a gravitas that it wouldn’t have in English. In fact, I have a slim volume ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - The Fifth Deadly Seven Sin in Obesity – Poor Time Management - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIt is hoped that by now, you are able see the development of how obesity advanced in the western culture, with the advent of the motor vehicle. As I have declared, it is not entirely your fault; because the pattern has been driven by big corporations; for attracting families into seeing their ...
Views: 2975(1 vote) - The First of Seven Sins in Obesity –the Car - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThis article is not directed to any woeful sins that you are currently enjoying that are causing your obesity. The sins are what is society is creating, that makes it difficult for you to lose weight. I feel that you need to understand what these sins are, in the hope that you can learn to make ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - The KISS Approach - Keep It Simple & Start - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Noelene KarlsenI’ve never really made it a point to set aside time at the end of the year to reflect on the year that was, I’ve always been more excited to bet thinking of the year head & setting new goals. But I’ve realised that in spending some time reflecting on certain experiences & expressing my gratitude ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - The New Labor Economy - 4 Generations in the Workforce-6 Calls to Action You Can't Afford to Ignore - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Stephen FreyDRAMATIC CHANGE In the coming years, the workforce will undergo the most dramatic changes it has experienced in more than half a century. Understanding that people costs account for some 65 percent of corporate spending, and that workforce optimization has a direct impact on shareholder as well ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - The One Word You Can Use to Magnetize the Right Man - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Bobbi PalmerA single man I know once said: If a woman I'm interested in doesn't seem to love herself, why should I love her...and trying to convince her that she's great would be too exhausting. When a man meets this kind of woman he may be attracted initially, but after figuring out that she is a ...
Views: 2003(1 vote) - The Real Benefits of Toys for Your Children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from James MuellerWhen I was young, I had lots of toys. While my sister had her dolls, I had my action figures, toy guns and toy vehicles. Playing with those things, I believe, provided me much imagination as a child and I would play according to what idea I had then in mind. Now, I have outgrown them but still ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - The Seven Sins of Obesity: The Final Conclusion - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the final conclusion to the article series about the sins, or reasons for obesity in the western culture from the last seven articles. Let’s just go through the process of how it all started: It began with the use of a vehicle – a car for getting around, which immediately ...
Views: 2776(1 vote) - There are only a few ways in which you could receive a true travel discount. - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comOnly way to receive travel discounts. Hotel and rental car owners don’t just offer you discounts at random, you have to ask for it work for it, and sometimes, these discounts aren’t even worth it, well unless you’re looking to traveling during off peak season where there is at most a small ...
Views: 2427(2 votes) - Top 3 Ways to Make Your Baby Shower Cards Memorable - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Saba SalimA baby shower is all about celebrating the miracle of motherhood and the new arrival in the family. And if this is the first baby shower for you, you can’t afford to have anything that’s beyond perfection. To make the baby shower memorable, choose to customize your invitation cards, since they ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Top 5 travel destinations and how to get discounted reservations - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comNational Geographic magazine recently released a top ten list of the best travel spots in the world. The list was based on aesthetic appeal, cultural integrity, environmental conditions, condition of historic structures and tourism management. Here is the list they chose, along with some general ...
Views: 3922(1 vote) - Travel with dogs can be easy if you do it right. Follow these tips to make your trip enjoyable for both you and your dog. - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2019 from Hotels Etc.comJust because you have a dog doesn’t mean you have to stay home all the time. If you plan ahead and take a little care, it is easy and fun to travel with your dog. Here are some tips to make the trip easier on both you and your pet: 1.Get your dog used to riding in the car by taking him on ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Tricks For Disney Travel - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2019 from Hotels Etc.comHave you been planning for years to take that trip to Disney World? Are your kids are now at that special age where they still believe in the magic that is Disney. Have you saved up the cash and are ready for the trip of a lifetime. Then you need to learn a few tricks before heading off to ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - Ultra Sound, Light & Chlorophyll Can Kill Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Gabriella PaoliniSonoPhotodynamic Therapy Cancer Treatment (SPDT) as applied at the Indiana Center for Advanced Medicine (ICAM) has minimal to no side effects and is a body-friendly, non-toxic protocol, often providing immediate symptomatic relief. ICAM is the only Clinic in the USA to provide this uniquely ...
Views: 2193(1 vote) - Unique Baby Décor Adds to the Child’s Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Brayan RockBabies are just like blossoms that get nourished with care and jovial atmosphere around them. Now, this makes it essential for the parents to get their room and its surroundings designed after regular intervals for that cheerful attitude. Well, you should get the unique baby décor for their ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Wall Beds - 7 Reasons to Get One - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Dario H PetkovicIn case you are like me and dwell in a small apartment in one of the very pricey cities worldwide, Melbourne, surely you ll be looking to save money and also space. Wall beds are best for use in residence spots which aren't primarily utilized to be a bed room. Any room may well be turned into a ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - We've Come Too Far to "Think Old"-- Right? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Sherry GavandittiWe’ve come too far to ‘think old’...Right? The answer is a resounding YES. But we’re not all there yet. In the prime of our lives we felt age-neutral. We didn’t feel too young and we didn’t feel too old. We were ‘just right’. At least by our own perceptions. We made plans and worked hard ...
Views: 2213(1 vote) - What do Procrastination, Snow White and Perceived Obsolescence have in common? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesOK. You’ve taken the time to examine your life as it is today and discovered the small hidden joy within; the want not should of what you really want to do! Exciting isn’t it? But after following all the steps and making a plan you still find yourself procrastinating and several of the ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - What Does A Brainwave Entrainment Session Feel Like? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Wanina PetlockIt only takes six minutes for your brain to start entraining. Brainwave entrainment is a natural phenomenon that occurs when your brainwaves fall into step with an outside stimulus, usually sound and/or light, changing its dominant frequency to match that of the stimulus' frequency. It ...
Views: 2202(1 vote) - What Does Trip of a Lifetime Mean to You? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Marquita HeraldI think it’s safe to say that anyone who’s taken the time to build a “Bucket List” of things to accomplish has included at least one trip of a lifetime. Exactly what a “trip of a lifetime” looks like depends in great part on the “why” behind that particular dream. It could mean . . . * ...
Views: 5968(1 vote) - What Makes a Good Exercise for Baby Boomers? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Francoise BonhoureEasy is Right! I am a baby boomer and although I have practised some form of exercise most of my life, I still feel, for example, that training to run faster or for longer periods is not really what my body needs now. I have heard the same from other over 55’s. At this time of life, ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - What Makes A Good Pillow for Pregnant Women? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Mariah EvansPregnancy is something that many women look forward to, as it introduces a new member of the family into their lives. However, it isn’t something of a pleasurable experience. Body cramps, back aches and the like actually prevent women from sleeping soundly or getting proper rest at night. In ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - What to think about when deciding upon a pram - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Vicky ArmstrongAre you purchasing a pram for a infant or toddler? A newborn pram should allow the infant to lie flat, while prams and pushchairs for older babies and toddlers can have a reclined alternative. Bear in mind whether you plan to have more kids. It is beneficial investing in a durable travel system ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - When Reality Sets In -- Dealing With The Stuff in the Family Home After The Loss of Your Parents - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallIt had been a week since Dad's funeral, and life was getting back to normal for Sharon. Despite the sadness of the occasion, it had been nice to be with her brother and sister and their families. She hadn't been to her dad's house since he went into the hospital. She dreaded walking into the ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Where Are The Best Stores To Get Baby Einstein On Sale? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Bryan CañonBaby Einstein products don't promise to make one's child smarter. However, they do encourage and help to develop a newborn's native curiosity. Baby Einstein products are intended to gently stimulate a child's visual, aural, and tactile senses, and introduce them to the rich world’s music, art, ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Why have a Nurse Attorney mediate your Elder Care issue? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Allan BaronAdult children/siblings often find themselves responsible for their parents care. As parents of adult children age or become faced with disabling conditions, many questions inevitably arise including who will manage their finances, who will take care of them physically and should they remain in ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Why You Should Choose Organic Baby Clothing - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Rubel ZamanIn recent years, there has been a much greater emphasis on green, eco-friendly and organic products. This hasn't fully translated into clothing choices. However, there is a wider selection now available, especially in infant and children's products. This is largely because of the media attention ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Why you should write your life story - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Lindsey DawsonListen. There is no such thing as an ordinary life. Think of your own moments of high drama. Take any room full of people, or a busload, or just a group of villagers at a community meeting around a battered dining table, and every single person there will have a powerful story inside them. ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - Women and Aging: Growing Older with Grace and Style - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Cathy SeversonWomen and aging has always been a difficult conversation. Baby boomer women are starting to reach their mid sixties. For some, it has meant burying their heads in the sand of denial. For others it has meant a descent into despair. With the body, age is inevitable, but that doesn’t have to be ...
Views: 3282(2 votes) - You Can Create A Fab Life Effortlessly And Easily - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2017 from Dorothy NeddermeyerDo you have a sense you are meant to have a fuller, more expansive life than the one you’re living? Do you have a sense your life could have more freedom, abundance, good health, joy, and peace of mind? If you know what you would love to be, do, have or give in your precious life, but ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - You Don't Have to Be a 1-Percenter to Enjoy Retirement, Retired Nurse Discovers - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Susan KlopferRetirement planning means far more than addressing money issues, Jane C told me. The retired nurse expected to feel happy upon retirement, but found herself, instead, "just miserable nearly every day." Sitting at her kitchen table, drinking a cool ice tea, Jane told me her story. As a ...
Views: 1984(2 votes) - You Don't Have to Be a 1-Percenter to Enjoy Retirement, Retired Nurse Discovers - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Susan KlopferRetirement planning means far more than addressing money issues, Jane C told me. The retired nurse expected to feel happy upon retirement, but found herself, instead, "just miserable nearly every day." Sitting at her kitchen table, drinking a cool ice tea, Jane told me her story. As a ...
Views: 1984(2 votes) - Youthfulness in a Plain Brown Wrapper - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Ellen WoodI noticed her when she came into the room – one of the last to arrive for my talk on how to grow younger. This small woman with gray hair was smartly dressed in a navy blue suit with the collar of a crisp white blouse peeking over the edges of her suit lapels. Her stylish black heels were a ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - ***Components That Comprise Boomer’s Optimal Health - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comMost people assess how they are doing based on how they are feeling, which is often misleading and unsafe. The philosophy is, do whatever you want to your body and as long as you have no symptoms, you’re okay. However, the reality is our actions, or lack of, have consequences. Most problems ...
Views: 2347(3 votes) - ***What’s the Right Amount to Draw from Your Retirement Fund Each Year? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWith stagnant incomes and roller-coaster investment returns over the past decade, the Financial Planning Association of Washington, DC wonders if investors are asking themselves, “What became of all those rules-of-thumb affecting how they handle their nest egg once they walk away from their ...
Views: 1993(3 votes) - Ergonomic Sitting - Skeletal Health for Your Back - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is the term that I have created for performing work-based activities throughout the day for comfort in prolonged sitting. The term was created by me after finding I had overcome the postural scoliosis in my spine, caused from one leg being longer than the other; which is common ...
Views: 3126(3 votes) - ***Dealing with Caregiver Stress - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Sue Susskind Caregiving for a loved one can be both rewarding and stressful at the same time. It is a satisfying feeling to know that your loved one is getting wonderful care because you are providing it, but often times the emotional and physical demands can take their toll on ...
Views: 2631(5 votes) - Do You Believe in Ghosts? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTDo you believe in ghosts? Lord knows, we have all seen enough movies about them, but have you personally encountered one? It finally happened to me a few years ago, convincing me of the supernatural reality of ghosts. They do exist. Back in 2007, I lived in an apartment that was supposedly ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - ***A Healthy Circulatory System with a High Functioning Lymphatic System - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comhe circulatory system is an amazing network containing over 60,000 miles of blood vessels. In the center of this system is the heart, which is weighs about 11 ounces and is the size of a fist. The heart is like a double pump organ. The right side sends blood to the lungs. There carbon ...
Views: 2838(2 votes) - ***Baby-Boomers: The End of Multi-Tasking Is Single-Mindedness - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comBy: Allan J. Hamilton, MD, FACS A few decades ago, there was a wonderful commercial hawking a margarine that had less fat but all the taste of butter. It was so good that even Mother Nature was fooled but, at the close of the commercial, we were warned: “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.” ...
Views: 3156(4 votes) - ***Can Humor be Anger’s Antidote? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: Lew Hamburger Been angry lately? All you have to do is scan the media and it seems the emotion of the decade. Where’s it coming from? Is it possible that we retain a primal residue from our early mammal days when we faced anything – body, animal, or other – that was different ...
Views: 3313(4 votes) - ***Do You Believe? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.com* Do you believe that we are born with passion and purpose; to live through our hearts and not just our brains and logic? * Do you believe that we are meant to love, to be connected to and to honor ourselves first? * Do you believe that we deserve to be loved, to be supported, to be ...
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