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- ***Nightmare on NutraStreet - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Helene Leonetti Back in 1965, a chemist working for the G.D. Searle Company accidentally discovered aspartame while testing an anti-ulcer drug. By 1983 it was approved by the FDA as an additive – an artificial sweetener trademarked as NutraSweet – to carbonated beverages, despite ...
Views: 2166(1 vote) - How to Tell if He Is Second-Date Worthy - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Bobbi PalmerI read this quote recently: I love that feeling of being in love, the effect of having butterflies when you wake up in the morning. That is special. ~ Jennifer Aniston I love her, and no offense meant, but how has that butterfly-thing been working for Jen so far? During my 35-plus years ...
Views: 2166(1 vote) - ***Sense and Sensibilities - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comToday is Cyber Monday and the stock market appears to be temporarily shunning aside the ineptitude of Congress to deal with our deficit woes, along with (for the moment at least) discounting the continuing saga of Europe’s financial crisis. An annual phenomenon is the reason for this unlikely ...
Views: 2163 - Flip Flops Are They Really Beach Wear? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Michael EllisIf you plan to spend the day at the beach you will need to do more than pay attention to your choice of swimwear and which SPF factor sunscreen you will need to pack. You will also need to pick out the best beach footwear to suit the occasion. What should you be on the lookout for as you shop ...
Views: 2162(1 vote) - 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: 2161(1 vote) - Help Me Sell My House! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Lilly GordonSelling a home is always filled with trials and tribulations. Sometimes the stress is at the outset; divorce, death and separation can be a stressful time and often the decision to sell is mad for you. Sometimes people sell to due to expanding families, or cash flow. Whatever the reason, selling ...
Views: 2159 - Transformational Income: Stimulate Your Mind - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Sara DillingerSEX Let’s get it right out there in the open. We are going to be talking about SEX today. But before you scroll through this article looking for the salacious parts to highlight or cut and paste, let me prick your bubble. There will not be any salacious parts. Instead, we are going to talk ...
Views: 2159 - ***Dad Is An Empty Nester – Son Knows - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten by Natalie Caine, M.A. “I am heading to college in August, miles away from Dad. I know he wants this “last” Father’s Day to be over the top. He wrote it on the refrigerator, bathroom mirror, and my sock drawer in peanut butter. DO SOMETHING FOR ME. What am I suppose to do, turn ...
Views: 2158(2 votes) - 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: 2155(2 votes) - Mirror of Self Reflection - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsMirror of self reflection Age creeps up on us all slowly stripping away our youth then one day we look into the mirror and the body does not seem to match the sparkle in the eyes anymore. Then we begin to look over our shoulder at our past and think I wonder what would have happened or what ...
Views: 2151 - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 2 - 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 that you're about to retire, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages ...
Views: 2151(2 votes) - From Prison Nurse to Master Weaver and "Success Unexpected": Learn How This Quest Maker Achieved Her Dream - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Michele MeagherTo me, Quest Makers are women in their 40s and beyond who've declared "now it's my time," and then set off on personal journeys to achieve their dreams. One such Quest Maker is Hilary Cooper-Kenny. From being a nurse at a maximum security prison to becoming a master weaver, Hilary’s own next ...
Views: 2150(1 vote) - ***Boomer-Living Readers: It’s September and That Means Recovery Awareness Month - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten by Dr. Jamie Huysman From Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Keith Moon, John Bonham, Jim Morrison and yes even Elvis, the rock and roll Boomer legacy of amazing musicians who went away from drug addiction and alcoholism are a constant reminder of the past; and our past. Since the beginning ...
Views: 2146(1 vote) - ***Nostalgia: Los Angeles, 1962 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThere is a time and a place that sings to us in the middle of the night. Though real at one time, it is now a place of dreams, of fantasies, or curiosity. It is a place so vivid and enticing that, if someone actually invented a time machine, it would be the first and only place we would think of ...
Views: 2144(2 votes) - ***Solving Dog Food and Health Problems - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Janie Knetzer A good dog owner puts a lot of thought into what food they should feed their dog in order to keep him healthy and happy. Although dogs are in fact omnivores meaning they can survive on both plants and animals, they are very closely related to wolves who live on a ...
Views: 2144(3 votes) - A Guide to Independent Living in Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from William ChandlerA Guide to Independent Living Aging-In-Place William Chandler Certified Aging-In-Place Professional For more information, please visit: www.TheBuildingInspector.net What is Aging-In-Place? Quite simply, Aging-In-Place defines a people’s ability to ...
Views: 2143 - ***Going Green Can Save Big Green - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comby: A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC “Going green” gets plenty of environmental attention, but people often forget that environmentally smart behavior can save money as well. Help celebrate Earth Day (April 22) by doing a “green check” of how to make both energy- and money- smart plans for your ...
Views: 2135(3 votes) - ***Know the Causes of Breast Cancer to Save You - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comGail Edgell: We are going to talk about an important topic to women, particularly those over the age of 40: breast cancer. Can you tell us a little bit about that? Dr. Boham: Yes. As we all know, breast cancer is very common, unfortunately. We know that last year over 200,000 new cases of ...
Views: 2135(1 vote) - ***Sustainable Kitchen Table - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comNope, I’m not talking about a kitchen table made out of recycled soda bottles, wine corks, or beer cans. Today, I’m talking about the thought process behind sustainable meal planning, shopping, cooking, eating, and leftovers, or wait for it. Eating What’s Right AND What’s Left I have had ...
Views: 2134(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Loving Your 60s (even if you're dreading them!) - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Bonnie McFarlandAre you bothered about turning 60? If you’re like many women “in the neighborhood” of 60, you are feeling apprehensive or concerned about being in your sixties. You might even be dreading it. Yep, some women just sail through 60 but many other aren’t feeling good about their future and ...
Views: 2133(3 votes) - 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: 2133(1 vote) - BEWARE - Selling and Downsizing Tips For Personal Property - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallEveryone has heard the term "Buyer Beware." In my business of helping people downsize their homes and possessions, it should be "Seller Beware." From family to professionals, there are individuals of all shapes and sizes who prosper from taking advantage of older adults faced with the need to ...
Views: 2130(1 vote) - How to Find Exclusive Chinese Baby Gifts Ideas for Your First Baby - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Chao LiSeeking gifts for your first baby? Wanna celebrate new parents’ experiences in a special way? Are you excited about being a new dad or new mom? If yes then we bring you to a totally different world baby gifts. Baby gifts offered by numerous online gifts shops are worth gifting on such ...
Views: 2127 - ***Stressed Out? What Does Your Name Say About That - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comHave you ever had way too much to do and not enough time to get it done? That is the classic definition of stress. Stress concerns us all and is a major cause of disease today. So how does your name indicate how you will handle stress? Let’s look at a few of the indicators in a name. We are ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - The Recession and the Expats in Spain - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Vincent TreacyThe recession is now over two years old and I met a friend in the radio station who was then running a restaurant. He is also a Music Hall buff and he entertained his restaurant guests across the alley from the restaurant in a small Music Hall. Barry Britten, my friend,had a thriving business ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - Brainwave Entrainment Is A Natural Thing - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Wanina PetlockBrainwave entrainment is based on the principle in physics that proposes that two cycles will naturally synchronize with each other in order to work more efficiently. The brain's natural frequencies will attempt to duplicate or entrain to the frequencies of an outside stimulus. This is ...
Views: 2120 - Focusing On Prosperity Rather Than Misery - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Sally MarksI was interviewed by Vickie Champion on a series of questions of “Things I Wish I knew in my 20s about (money, relationships, health etc.) I’m one of several men and women who are featured on her you tube site. Here are my thoughts on “What I wish I knew in my 20s about money.” “When I ...
Views: 2119(4 votes) - ***Perception and Emotion - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThe New Year holiday period has just ended, typically signaling a time for a fresh outlook on life; making minor tweaks and/or major adjustments to our daily rituals. In the 2 1/2 years I’ve been composing The 50 Plus Male blog, I’ve always skipped to fresh subject matter with each posting. So, ...
Views: 2117 - ***Lew’s Laws for Leadership, Laughter & Life - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten by: Lew Hamburger I talk too much. Always have. In the early seventies I was lucky enough to be selected Executive Director of an inner city settlement house/community center with a job description of “keep an explosion from taking place in the community!” The catchment area of a ...
Views: 2104(4 votes) - 10 Questions You Must Never Forget to Ask Before You Sign Up For a Legal Services Plan - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lalitha BrahmaWhen my employer downsized and I first wanted to start my business, I wanted to consult a lawyer, because I had several questions coming up in my mind. I approached my friends, relatives and searched in the internet to locate a lawyer to answer my questions. I realized that my questions will ...
Views: 2104(3 votes) - ***Take Two and Call Me in the Morning - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comAs part of a multi-disciplinary medical team, I often see patients who have been taking medications to treat musculo-skeletal disorders (muscle aches, tight muscles, tingling and numbness in the arms or legs, etc.) for several weeks. Many of these patients have been ingesting acetaminophen ...
Views: 2101(2 votes) - ***Five Items to Consider Before Getting Married or Re-Married - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThere are five areas that are important when considering marrying someone and since we ultimately marry someone we date, wouldn’t it be wise to look for people to date that agree with us in those areas? The five controversial areas are: 1. Politics 2. Religion 3. Money 4. ...
Views: 2100 - 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: 2099(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: 2099(2 votes) - ***The Marriage of Diamond Consciousness and the Internet - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jacqueline JoySEEKING SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT ONLINE The marriage of Spiritual Consciousness and the Internet's world-wide web technology was consummated in a very public ceremony on a Monday night in March 2008, when more than 500,000 people gathered around their computers and simultaneously logged on to a ...
Views: 2098(8 votes) - ***The Proximate Deaths of Famous and Infamous Men - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comIt was a busy day in the neighborhood last week. A couple of Baby Boomers from opposite ends of the economic spectrum made last Wednesday more exciting than usual. Few if any news reports recognized the proximity of these two events, and certainly didn’t delve into other ways in which the ...
Views: 2098 - Where To Meet Senior Singles Over 70 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2017 from Alice EchoA question that every senior single asks, is where can we meet senior singles our age? They expect to find a secret place with a special access code that nobody else knows about. The truth is, there are no magic pills and there is no single place where senior singles can find people their own ...
Views: 2098 - What type of retiree will you be? Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonWhat’s your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Activists are the movers and shakers in retirement, the trailblazers - the ones who start new charities and foundations. They are the ones who fight ...
Views: 2097(2 votes) - ***Being in Your Right Mind: the Do’s and Don’ts of Taking Vacations - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comA friend of mine once warned me: “Don’t trust any decision you make within the first week after you’re back from vacation because it’s the only time you are really in your right mind.” So I reminded myself how inspired I was when I got back from a vacation in Europe, how I felt in that first ...
Views: 2094(3 votes) - ***The Top 7 Reasons to Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Fernando Paredes Summer has arrived and along with it the dreaded bathing suit season. Whether you can’t wait to bare it all on the beach, or if you’re still working toward a weight loss goal, exercise is the key to looking and feeling great in summer months. But why else ...
Views: 2093 - ***Preach to the Preacher - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comI remind myself daily about maintenance; POP is no exception. As I brush my teeth, I remember halfway through to draw my pc muscle up and in. When I put my makeup on, a little voice nags at me to “pull it up, pull it in”. As I blow-dry my hair and analyze my form in the mirror (oh come on now, ...
Views: 2088 - What type of retiree will you be? Part 4 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonWhat's your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Traditionalists want a traditional 'rest and relaxation', 'pottering about' type of retirement. They don't want to change the world, or even ...
Views: 2088(2 votes) - ***How Do I Buy a Domain Name and Other Beginner Questions - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: Judith Sherven, PhD and Jim Sniechowski, PhD Getting started making money online can be overwhelming for beginners, especially Boomers who didn’t grow up with computers in their playpens. Many people don’t even know the basics: What is a domain? How do I buy a domain? What is a ...
Views: 2085(3 votes) - Kava in Fiji - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTKava is a mild liquid intoxicant and a large element in Fijian culture. And it’s legal. This is the liquid drug or beverage of choice in most of Melanesia and Polynesia. Kava or kava-kava’s scientific name is (Piper methysticum) (Piper: Latin for 'pepper', methysticum: (Latinized) Greek for ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - Reminiscence - Impacting Brain Fitness, Lifelong Learning, Healthy Aging, and Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Beth SandersFor thousands of years, people from diverse cultures around the world have passed on their traditions, beliefs, and advice through the telling of stories. These stories have explained the following: • Lessons of life • How to survive in difficult circumstances • Why things have happened ...
Views: 2078 - Sun Protection Hat Review - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from David A. ShirIf you have yet to wear a sun protection hat, then you might be missing a few precious years of you life. Keep in mind that your ears, neck and nape are still susceptible to skin cancer if and when these are exposed to the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. You must stop thinking that a baseball ...
Views: 2078 - What Happened to the Baby-Boomers - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2016 from Charlie MooreWhat Happened to the Baby-Boomers? I remember graduating from High School in 1968 and like every class graduating, we felt like we were going to change the world. Well, we did change the world, but is the world a better place? You have to answer that question. Personally, I don’t think so. ...
Views: 2075(1 vote) - How You Can Prevent & Reverse Aging of Your Face With Seven Simple Habits - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2014 from Fawn O'ConnorIt's amazing how much damage we do to our skin simply by the way we handle it. Here are a few simple small steps to take that reap big benefits in your quest for ageless achievement. 1. Learn to keep your hands off your face, unless you're applying skin care products or doing facial ...
Views: 2072 - ***January—Renewal…Again? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comYou can tell when it’s that time again. Somewhere between the bizarre, Euro-styled perfume ads before Xmas and the speed-rap Super Bowl flat screen sales, there’s the flood of dieting ads and gym memberships before New Year’s Eve. This is to remind us we haven’t been living the way we ...
Views: 2070(6 votes) - ***Inner Fitness for Working Boomers - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten by Pamela Tudor We have worked hard all our lives, and now our retirements are threatened. Our investments are not what they should be, our job situations are shakier, our kids might be unemployed and need financial help. So what do we do? Work harder. Work longer. Worry more. ...
Views: 2069(2 votes) - ***The Resurgence of Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThe economic recovery is alleged to have started back in March. Health care reform, in one shape or another, was a given. Barak Obama was the icon of “change” in our government. What a difference a handful of months have made. Republicans were elected governor in New Jersey and Virginia. ...
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