Pet ownership keeps you smart and happy
Owning a pet for a long time keeps you sharper and happier, a study has found. People who own pets seem to keep a sharper mind compared to non-pet owners,…
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.
Arthritis of the knee: PRP injections may help
Suddenly, your knees hurt. Getting up from a chair becomes an ordeal. Walking into the kitchen seems like an endurance test. Swelling. Stiffness. Pain….
Always wanted to play music? Try the tongue drum
Some say it produces the most relaxing music in the world. Round steel tongue drums fit on your lap and can be played with the hand or a rubber tipped…
History of the tongue drum
The tongue drum is a modern invention, and yet it isn’t. According to J. Kevin Wolfe (blog: wolfewithane.com), the ancestors of these drums were the…
Suppose you could drive a car to the moon…
If you wanted to get into space and you had a car that could drive upward at 60 mph, you could get there in about an hour, according to astronomer Fred…
New blood test can aid Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Despite its status as the most common cause of dementia and the countless individuals and families impacted by this degenerative brain disorder,…
The ancient (and modern) art of embroidery
Philosophers have always debated what it truly means to be human, but perhaps one of the most fundamental truths is this: To be human is to decorate. Even…
A question you can ask your readers to answer
A question you can ask your readers and publish responses: What heirloom items do you have from your grandmother or grandfather? Tell us about them. They…
Don’t give up embroidery because of arthritis!
If you were once an avid stitcher — or want to become one — you can still make those gorgeous heirloom-quality pieces, even with arthritis. First, keep…
Rock out with headphones that can fit over hearing aids
It’s your music. It’s always going to be your music. And you want to rock on. Two problems. You don’t want to blast the neighbors (very thoughtful) and…