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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Internet dating? No way. Me? Join eHarmony? Nope, not a chance. I mean, how embarrassing to have to resort to such an impersonal way of meeting someone. Besides, how could a computer-based relationship ever develop into anything meaningful? Impossible, it would never work. Not for me. But, then something happened…
A Little Background
I married my high [...]

We know we all need water to survive, but when you turn on the tap, you can’t help but wonder: What exactly is in my tap water?
The answer is quite simple. Your drinking water is not as pure as it should be.
In 2009, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave America’s water infrastructure a [...]

Many Baby Boomers were first exposed to surfing when they saw Gidget, Hollywood’s 1959 version of Malibu’s beach scene. The success of Gidget ignited an explosion of beach movies in the ’60s, and surf culture quickly permeated the lifestyle of teenagers across America.
Today, Baby Boomers make up about 15 percent of America’s surfers. Boomers have [...]

“Boomeritis” is a term I learned several years ago while reading an article about baby boomers. Since our generation ushered in the exercise craze, it should have been no surprise to learn that boomers were getting arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and many other “itis” type conditions.
According to www.medterms.com the proper definition is as follows:
Boomeritis: Injuries to [...]

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. – Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) has awarded The Cliffs Communities a national Well Workplace Award for its employee wellness program. Scoring 177 out of a possible 180 points, The Cliffs captured a gold-level Well Workplace designation and was one of only 19 companies across America, and only one of three in [...]

By now, just about everyone is feeling the effect of the economic downturn in some capacity. People are worried, on edge and dealing with the uncertainty that has become a part of daily life. We all know the negative effects that stress can have on our minds and bodies—depression, anxiety, irritability, high blood pressure, shortness [...]

Widely known for its many and varied health benefits, green tea has been a staple of Eastern cultures for centuries. Archeological evidence suggests that people consumed tea leaves steeped in boiling water as long as 50,000 years ago. Today, millions of people around the world consume green tea, and scientific research is providing hard evidence [...]

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AT THE LANDINGS MAKING IT ONE OF THE HEART-SAFEST PLACES TO LIVE
The American Heart Association has defined a four-link chain of survival for cardiac arrests:
- Activate the emergency response network;
- Provide immediate CPR;
- Provide prompt defibrillation;
- Get the patient to definitive care; (i.e., to an Advanced Life Support ambulance and then to the [...]

The Boomer generation has put its stamp on everything it touches, from music to clothing to retirement—and aging is no different. This generation, whose hallmarks are ingenuity and individuality, refuses to go gently into that good night.

The moving boxes are unpacked. The new neighbors have dropped by and you’ve found your way to the community tennis courts and the neighborhood grocery store. The next exciting chapter has begun, but what happens when it’s time for your annual medical check-up, or someone gets sick in the middle of the night?