Just because your mother has turned 85, you shouldn’t assume you’ll have to take over her financial matters. She may be just as good or better than you at making quick, sound, money-making decisions, according to researchers at Duke University.
“It’s not age, it’s cognition that makes the difference in decision-making,” said Scott Huettel, Ph.D., Associate [...]

Be Green, Stay Fit and Save Money with a Vacation to a Pedestrian-Friendly City
It’s no surprise that walking is good for you, on a variety of levels. For one thing, it burns calories and helps to maintain a healthy weight. It gets your heart rate up, lowers your blood pressure, decreases your risk of cardiovascular [...]

When you think “athlete,” you probably limit your thinking to high school and college whippersnappers (aged 13 to 21) and professionals (aged 21 to 35). In most people’s minds, 35 is it, the end of life as an athlete.
Right? Wrong. The words “athlete” and “senior” are creating a great new combination: the senior athlete.
Lee Bergquist [...]

1. iPad Revolution
Starting at just $499, iPad lets users browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers battery life of up to [...]

When you move, you typically check out the safety of the neighborhood, quality of schools and distance to shopping, restaurants and work. Now you can add another item to that checklist: the local air quality.
When considering a move to a new city, air quality should be one of your top considerations, because the quality of [...]

Just a few short years ago, when “blogging” was just a word only techies knew, Communities across the southeast relied on printed newsletters and telephone calls to let people know all of the great things happening in and around their community.
As the times have changed, so has the way communities communicate with homeowners and potential [...]

You’ve cut out the pictures from the magazines, looked at countless home plans and maybe even purchased the homesite at the perfect community. But, what next? In this current economic environment, you might think it better to put off your dreams and buy an existing home. Yet now is the perfect time to build your [...]

Green homes hit mainstream–Make sure you know what you’re buying
Ten years ago, environmentally and energy conscious home buyers had a tough time finding ‘green’ homes. Even though models were out there, builders and real estate agents had no idea how to market them and sometimes didn’t even know their benefits versus a conventionally-built residence. Things [...]

1. iPad Revolution
Starting at just $499, iPad lets users browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers battery life of up to [...]

Fall is the time for harvesting, which means it’s time for some of the Southeast’s biggest wine and beer festivals. Could there be a better way to enjoy the cool fall air and beautiful southern scenery than with an icy cold brew or perfectly aged glass of wine in hand? Be sure to check out [...]

Think Florida’s lush coastal plain, and oranges come to mind. Think North Carolina’s or Virginia’s vast rural terrain, and it’s tobacco. Think again. In addition to everything else it has to offer, this region is becoming increasingly well-known as one of the nation’s premier winemaking centers.
In fact, the American South’s longstanding history with grapes and [...]

Recent studies suggest that concentrated black raspberry powder may prevent some types of cancer. Should you jump on the berry bandwagon? Talk to your doctor first.
You probably already know about the antioxidant power of berries. So it may come as no surprise to learn that ongoing studies into concentrated black raspberry powder are showing pretty [...]