Retirement: Who, What, When, Where and Why

Retirment

In the newspaper business, when a reporter wants to find out all about a potential story, they always ask the big five questions: Who, what, when, where and why. Sometimes they add how, as well. If the reporter can get these basic questions answered about any story, that is considered good research. They will have … Read more

Rock and Roll Never Forgets

Rock and Roll Never Forgets

It’s a sad thing when we, as senior citizens, begin to feel like “old fogies” when it comes to music and the “hip” things going on in popular culture. Can you believe that the Beatles came to America 57 years ago? It’s also easy to forget that the rock music and many other genres of … Read more

4 common fitness myths debunked

4 common fitness myths debunked

(BPT) – Weight-loss tips, fad diets and more are widespread. These days, it seems they are everywhere you look. Quite frankly, most of it is false information. In fact, the average American wrongly assumes a daily workout must be 95 minutes or more to be impactful. That’s according to a new study conducted by Planet … Read more

Add Mushrooms to Your Snacking Menu

Add Mushrooms to your snacking

(Family Features) Mix up your snacking habits with a more nutritious option to serve ahead of a meal or on its own. These Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Beets and Goat Cheese are ready in just half an hour with only eight ingredients, allowing you to dish up a flavorful bite without going overboard in the … Read more

How to Find the Right Dog for Your Family

Family Pet

(Family Features) Adding a four-legged friend to the family is no small decision, especially for senior citizens. It’s easy to get distracted by sweet eyes pleading to be taken home. Becoming a dog parent is a major commitment, so it’s important to do your research and make well-informed choices before deciding on a new dog. … Read more

Break Free from Costly Streaming Services

Tubi

(Family Features) Monthly subscription fees for streaming video services can really add up. That’s why television, film and music stars – such as The Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Sherzinger, Terrance Howard (“Hustle & Flow,” “Empire”), Chris Noth (“Sex and the City,” “Law & Order”), Carmen Electra (“Baywatch,” “Scary Movie”) and Colton Underwood and Cassie … Read more

Bringing Communities Together

Bringing Communities Together

(Family Features) It’s important today to find ways to connect with others to help deepen your understanding of those around you. In a time when differences seem to dominate today’s culture, it can help to find similarities, draw connections and bridge worlds. From community leaders and organizations to embassies and consulates, cultural events and programs … Read more

Nutrition Needs in the Golden Years

Nutrition Needs

Many a proverb has been dedicated to how our attitudes and expectations evolve as we pass through life’s seasons, but far less has been written about how our nutrition needs change as we enter the golden years. As we age, we need fewer calories – about 10 percent less per decade from age 50 onward … Read more

The History of the Christmas Card

Chritmas Card

The Christmas card, as we know it, originated in England in the year 1843. An artist named John Calcott Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, a wealthy and successful London businessman, to create a card that could be sent out to his friends and clients to wish them a merry Christmas. Sir Henry Cole … Read more

Understand data usage to get the best deal

Data usage

(BPT) – When it comes to how we use our cellphones, it’s especially important to understand data usage. Knowing what consumes your data, and how you use it, will help you recognize whether you’re getting the best deal on data usage with your wireless plan. With unlimited talk and text becoming more common offerings, what … Read more