Is your glass half empty or half full? Your answer to this question could have impact on how long you will live. There is a growing body of research that an optimistic mindset can improve your health and help you live longer. A 2022 Harvard study found that women who reported positive outlook were likelier […]
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With the end of the tax year approaching December is Car Donation Month. There are some great reasons to donate your old car: get a tax donation (SAVE MONEY!); get that old car towed for free (SAVE MONEY!); no more insurance, registration, or maintenance costs (SAVE MONEY!); no annoying paperwork to deal with, charities will
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As we age, we often find ourselves facing new challenges. Our bodies change, our minds change, and sometimes it can feel like the world is moving too fast for us to keep up. One of the best things we can do for ourselves as we age is to take some time out for self-care and
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Did you know that it is normal for seniors to experience a decline in mental performance and memory when the temperature rises? That’s right, heat and humidity can hurt your loved one’s brain power. Thankfully, this does not mean there are no summer activities for seniors. There are many enjoyable things you can do as
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According to current government statistics, about 27% of older adults living in the United States live alone. That translates to about 14.7 million aging adults who may be spending Valentine’s Day alone this year. Of course there are caveats to that statement: Not everyone celebrates Valentine’s Day; Much of its hype is largely the result
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People today are much less physically connected thanks to social media, our attachment to our phones/devices, and lately, the global pandemic. This may leave you feeling isolated, lonely and even be harmful to your overall health. Did you know that physical touch is both a healthy and necessary component for humans? And believe it or
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The holidays are here in full force: the music, the decorations, the family gatherings. Though it’s supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year”, for many of us the holidays feel like a slap-in-the-face reminder of our loved ones who have passed away. Mikayla Jameson of The Atlantic explains that, “Behind all the
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With social media at our fingertips, we can easily peak into the glamorous lifestyles of not only the elite, but our own friends, family, and even casual acquaintances. Frustratingly, most images posted online tend to feature the most exciting and beautiful parts of a person’s life. Not a true gauge of their joy and
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As we enter our 6th month of social-distancing and sheltering-in-place because of COVID-19, isolation and loneliness threaten our mental and physical health. Isolation and loneliness can increase cognitive decline and weaken mental health. They can also affect our physical health and overall wellbeing. In this current climate when physically stepping out of isolation is discouraged,
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I’m shy by nature, but walking my fur-baby around the block, I’m struck by the number of neighbors I easily interact with. When the neighbors see my fluffy shih tzu who often looks more like an Ewok than a dog, they can’t help but smile, say “hello”, and stop to pet him. Incidentally, we humans
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