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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.
Seniors

Four seconds for the perfect figure?

No judgment: Who among us hasn’t wondered what the minimum amount of exercise is that we can get away with and still stay healthy? You might like the…

byAllyson GoodMarch 1, 2021July 19, 2026
Still missing stimulus money? Tip from the IRS
Seniors

Still missing stimulus money? Tip from the IRS

Those who aren’t required to file taxes may want to file those taxes anyway in April if they never received stimulus payments. People who do not file…

byAllyson GoodMarch 1, 2021July 19, 2026
Time for those lovely daffodils!
Seniors

Time for those lovely daffodils!

It might get too cold in Washington, D.C. for the cherry blossoms. But as March moves into April, expect the lovely and hardy daffodil to appear, bright…

byAllyson GoodMarch 1, 2021July 19, 2026
Seniors

Giant games make spring, summer fun for all

Pull up your lawn chair, everyone. Here are some good outdoor games that are a blast for kids and adults alike and make those spring and summer gatherings…

byAllyson GoodMarch 1, 2021July 19, 2026
Seniors

The name’s Bond: How about a 007 film festival?

It’s great time to relive James Bond movies. Perfect for winter evenings. Goldfinger! He’s the man, the man with the golden touch. Sing along! And these…

byAllyson GoodFebruary 1, 2021July 19, 2026
Seniors

One cause of health problems can be mistaken for aging

One condition, not uncommon in women, can be misdiagnosed as a typical problem in aging. An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can be responsible…

byAllyson GoodFebruary 1, 2021July 19, 2026
Seniors

Happy lights take the gloom out of winter

With short days and fewer options to socialize this winter, more people than ever may find themselves in need of a boost to help with lagging energy or…

byAllyson GoodJanuary 1, 2021July 19, 2026
Seniors

Things to try this winter

New Year’s resolution: Don’t be bump on log this winter. Ha. Easy to say. But let’s suppose we get the spirit, just when the knees cooperate and the stars…

byAllyson GoodJanuary 1, 2021July 19, 2026
How to spot a bad or fraudulent tax preparer
Seniors

How to spot a bad or fraudulent tax preparer

‘Tis the time to start thinking about tax prep, and many of us use January to round up paperwork and get organized. Many people also start looking for…

byAllyson GoodJanuary 1, 2021July 19, 2026
Seniors

What was the top gift?

Today we might gift kids and adults with gadgets and tech toys, but it wasn’t always that way. Here were some of the most popular gifts of the past. 1900s…

byAllyson GoodDecember 1, 2020July 19, 2026

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