Croquet: the equal opportunity sport
Some say croquet combines the skills of golf, billiards, and chess. Competitors have a passion for a game that looks genteel, but can be fiercely…
Author: Allyson Good
Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.
Small changes add up to big weight loss results
For some, walking five miles a day is just not possible, either because of their current physical condition or their busy lives. But small changes in…
Study: Eggs may boost bone health
Your morning breakfast with scrambled eggs might help your bone health and reduce your risk of osteoporosis. A new study in the journal of Food and…
Phlox blooms for generations
Author Denise Wiles Adams calls phlox “the heirloom queen” in her book Restoring American Gardens: An Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants,…
May: Stroke Awareness Month
If someone experiences any of these symptoms, don’t wait j– call 911! * Sudden weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side. * Sudden…
Beware these infamous Social Security scams
Social Security fraud is rampant — and increasing. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that scammers took about $3 billion from Social Security…
What to expect during a massage
Stiff muscles. Tension. Low back pain. Arthritis pain. Or maybe you just need to feel a soothing touch. Whatever your reason, massage can be helpful. In…
Older Americans Month focuses on connections
This year, Older Americans Month (OAM) celebrates our social, civic, and family connections. It’s not just about having someone to chat with. The OAM…
When the worst happens, what should you say?
To her Facebook friends, it came as a shock. Above all the usual photos of the birds she snapped on her daily walks was a simple, yet devastating, post:…
It’s hard to throw things away
Maybe it is a ethic that has been instilled in us: Waste not, want not. Or maybe it’s just that even ordinary things can be imbued with memories. But…