This is a personal tale that, I hope, will help you better navigate the drug prescription game: especially if your insurer is Medicare. Medicare is my insurance provider. I also…
How To Reduce Your Drug Prescription Costs
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3 Mindful Tips to Support Your Mental Health
Julie Potiker “It’s easy to let the stresses of daily life overwhelm us and send us into unhelpful thought patterns,” says Julie. “Before I learned mindfulness, I suffered greatly from depression and…
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Yum! Delicious Sweaters for Fall Weather
Ann Voorhees Baker Fall is coming. It's time to refresh your wardrobe for the excitement of cool weather and brisk breezes. This year there are so many beautiful sweater choices. And - the…
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The Good, Bad & Ugly About Cognitive Function
John Lewis Reputable scientists are excited about how certain brain nutrients may improve brain health, even in people with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s dementia. First, the bad news. Approximately 5.5 million Americans currently suffer…
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The Link Between Autoimmunity and Alzheimer’s Prevention
Chad Larson
According to the Alzheimer’s Organization, 500,000 Americans develop Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) each year. In fact, AD is responsible for killing more Americans than prostate and breast cancer combined. And the…
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Tips for Keeping Your Grandchildren Safe While You Drive
Lucas Cappel
Knowing you’re still fit to drive is one thing. Taking the necessary safety precautions for traveling with kids is another. Protect your grandchildren from any road mishaps and emergencies using…
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Why You Should Play Brain Games & What to Choose
Holly Klamer Here are the Benefits – One of the major problems that older people experience as part of senior living is deterioration of the ability to remember. With this, it is…
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Lagging Behind on Retirement Planning? Read This
Rick Pendykoski
Women, more than men are often guilty of neglecting their financial goals, especially retirement planning. If you are about to hit 50 or already are in your 50’s and still…
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Fashionable Jeans – Update Your Look After 50
Dianne Morris There’s something about the right pair of jeans that makes a woman look modern, confident, collected and cool. Jeans that fit just right in a flattering style should be considered a must…
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Safety Tips Snowbirds Should Know While Traveling
Krav Maga
Personal safety experts share tips that can help protect travelers while heading to warmer destinations In the next few months thousands of people will head to warm locations like Florida,…
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If I Am Incompatible With My Spouse, Can I Get A Divorce?
Liz S. Coyle
Divorce is never easy for any relationship. You have spent time trying to make it work, and you have finally come to the conclusion that it just won’t get better.…
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The Best Retreats For Women – Women At Woodstock
Ann Voorhees Baker Upside of 50 has been glad to sponsor Women At Woodstock for the past 8 years - and we're excited to again sponsor this year's retreats in October; the Workshop…
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How to Stop Hating Menopause and Take Action Instead
Danielle Fogel Your body is probably going through major changes, and since you cannot avoid them, you may feel that things are getting out of control. Well, it is up to you…
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The 7 Basic Must-Haves for Training Your Dog
Laureetta Williams An adorable dog can be a well-trained best friend that you can teach some awesome tricks to. Training is not for the light of heart since the reward of having…
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Don’t Have Time for Meditation? Try Meditative Moments
Lynne Everatt
Do you want to meditate but never seem to be able to find the time? Don’t give up. Meditation’s many benefits are worth pursuing, even if you have to use…
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7 Tips for Enjoying Sex as You Age
Dr. Kat Van Kirk
A recent study found that men and women enjoy sex well into their 80s: much longer than originally thought. Researchers interviewed over 3,000 older adults and found 84% of men and 62%…
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Six (Or More) Ways to Please Your (Menopausal) Lover
Barbara DePree
(Women – We recommend you share this with your husband and/or lover!) Getting old ain’t for sissies, and neither is menopause. For all you guys out there with menopausal partners,…
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5 Tips for Great Foot Care After You Hit Menopause
Kunal Patel As if menopause isn’t bad enough with heat flashes and mood swings, most often than not, it brings the added problem of foot pain with it. It’s true that as…
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Hippie Chick: Coming of Age in the ‘60s
Ilene English “Ilene English, a woman-warrior with a wide-open heart, was already breaking racial and sexual taboos before the flowering of the counter-culture. Her spare, candid style is the perfect vehicle to…
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8 Ways to Improve Your Eyesight Over 50
Emily Hunter
It’s practically a fact of life that anyone will eventually need glasses to read. It is extremely rare for someone to get to 60 years of age without needing glasses now…
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5 Ways to be Friends After a Breakup
Colin Christopher
Life is a series of transitions. The kids grow up. We go from applicant to CEO. Our hair changes from spring blonde to autumnal grey. And sometimes, even the most…
