Tired of seeing that clunky blood pressure monitor?
Multiple blood pressure readings taken at home provide a more accurate picture than a single doctor’s office check. But finding and setting up the clunky…
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Modern jerky goes exotic
Low carb, dried meat snacks have come a long way since the kind of beef stick sold in the gas station. These are the modern jerkies that foodies like….
Connecticut rules “no fly, “no guns”
Connecticut Governor Daniel Malloy has signed an executive order banning people on federal terrorism watch lists from buying guns in Connecticut. Malloy…
Flip Flops: OK for pool, but not for summer shoes
They’re easy to put on, cool and cute, but podiatrists say spending to much time in flip flops can damage your feet. And it’s dangerous. You might drop…
Many ups and downs to consider before downsizing
Among retirees who move, half of them choose smaller digs, finds a new study by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave. Less home and yard work, cost cutting and…
Best exercise for balance: Tai chi
Doctors at Harvard say the slow, deliberate movements in tai chi can improve your stability and balance. The flowing motions and deep, slow breathing can…
How caregivers can offer spirituality
These ideas are by Paula Spencer Scott a Caring.com editor. If your loved one is a person of faith, consider bringing spiritual practices to him or her….
Small jobs for retirees.
A retired electrician asked USA Today’s Kim Komando how he could get some small jobs that would help him out with expenses. Kim says TaskRabbit is one of…
Four 10-minute cures for clutter
Here they are: Four 10-minute cures for clutter Over time, most people have acquired a lot of food storage containers. Some aren’t used, have missing lids…
Considering a summer trip: one parent, one child at a time
More parents are taking solo trips with children as young a 10. Sometimes a mom or dad take the trip to celebrate a milestone and sometimes it’s simply to…