Outdoor Action: How Outdoor Adventures Can Improve Your Aging
June 12, 2024
So when was the last time you grabbed a backpack and hiked local trails or even National Parks? Are you planning to surf your local waters this summer or bike mountain trails on an extended ride? Does the thought of these outdoor adventures intrigue you or scare you? Do you…
Can’t Take The Heat: Rising Summer Heat Is Intolerable For Older Adults
May 21, 2024
Last summer, we wondered if we were all experiencing the hottest summer on record. Well, as it turns out, we were. New research published in the journal Nature confirmed that in the Northern Hemisphere, the temperatures reached last summer were the highest experienced in 2000 years. Of course, record-keeping on…
Clean Enough: Revising Your Ideas For Decluttering
March 27, 2024
It’s that time of year when many of us hope to sweep out the remnants of winter from our homes and open up the doors and windows to let the spring weather in. In addition to spring cleaning, there is often the desire to declutter, dispose of, or donate possessions…
Tips For Tidying: Trying To Clear The Clutter
January 3, 2024
Now that it’s 2024, many will start the year by saying, “Out with the old, in with the new.” But when it comes to the products and possessions that fill your life (and your living space), “in with the new” may be a questionable tactic and even downright dysfunctional. Too…
Heat Of The Moment: We’re All At Risk With Extreme Heat
July 12, 2023
We were worried back in May when we alerted you to the dangers of excessive heat on your health. Now that we’re in the midst of what may be the hottest year on record, it’s time to take seriously the damage that can happen to you (not to mention your…
Let It Grow: Why Gardening Is Your Go-To Activity
May 17, 2023
If you’ve been out there toiling the soil, planting seeds, and watering your flower beds, you know how much work is involved- and how satisfying that can be. And you probably know you’re in good company. According to recent research, 55% of American households actively garden, which is the equivalent…