Switch jobs in your 50s for a longer career, study says
Switching jobs late in life might be the key to a longer career, according to Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research. But the key is switching…
Month: November 2017
These seniors make major contributions after retirement
You probably know people who retired then spent their lives working on special projects. Some people take up art, some do free consulting, others change…
Good blood pressure equals good brain function
Controlling blood pressure is one of the most straight-forward ways of preventing one form of cognitive decline. According to Duke Medicine Health News,…
Don’t delay surgery after hip fracture
Delaying surgery after a hip fracture can seriously delay recovery, according to Scientific American Consumer Health. Most surgeries to reposition the hip…
Kid-friendly Podcasts
Podcasts have exploded on the internet to become one of the fastest-growing ways to consume content (and make content) quickly. Anyone with passion and a…
The top toys for Christmas, according to retailers
The hottest toy in 2016 is coming your way again. A new Hatchimal, the toy egg that hatches a magical creature, is expected to be on the top of shoppers’…
Who does the cleaning, again?
Merry Maids regularly does surveys of families on the topic of cleaning, but there seems to be a dispute between moms and dads as to who actually does the…
Veterans Day and Memorial Day should not be confused
Veterans Day, celebrated on the 11th day of the 11th month, honors all military veterans. It’s a day to thank the soldiers, sailors and Marines in your…
General Mattis urges young veterans to fight cynicism
Tough talk. Tough soldiering. These are the qualities for which Retired Marine General, and current Secretary of Defense, James Mattis is known. But his…