11 essential live albums from the ’70s
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Essential Live Albums From the ’70s The 1970s delivered a wave of live albums that transported listeners directly to the concert stage. In contrast to the …
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of classic mall stores we miss
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of classic mall stores we miss There was a specific ritual to the Saturday mall visit. You knew which door you …
Your April 13 AI horoscope: The cosmic vibe for the day is ‘get it together, babe’
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
Your daily AI horoscopes The planetary alignments on April 13, 2026, call for a disciplined integration of assertive energy and intuitive wisdom, according to Google Gemini. …
The mindfulness of maintenance: Why fixing old cars soothes the soul
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Wrenches, wax, and zen Under a soft garage light, fingers trace the curves of a gleaming fender. A careful hand tightens bolts on a vintage Mustang …
8 popular ’80s songs that take us back
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
8 popular ’80s songs that take us back It is 1984, and Madonna is coming out of a car radio with a snare hit that lands …
Electric vehicle deals & more good environmental news
Written by: Jordon Brown
This month’s good climate news Fighting for the planet isn’t easy. These wins prove it’s worth it. New crown for the monarch The monarch butterfly population in …
Take a brain break and guess the names of these 1985 songs with just one lyric
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Take a brain break and guess the names of these 1985 songs with just one lyric The year 1985 delivered unforgettable anthems from Madonna, Prince, and …
The $130,000 question: Can you afford to get old in America?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
$130,000: That number is not a worst-case scenario. It is the 2025 national median annual cost of a private room in a nursing home, according to …
Your sleep position could affect dementia risks, according to new research
Written by: Scott Grant
Try side sleeping to boost your brain’s nightly cleanup—research shows it may clear Alzheimer’s-linked proteins more efficiently, a simple habit that supports long-term brain health. You’ve …
A complete guide to autism diagnostic methods: Screening, assessment & diagnosis
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
Autism Spectrum Disorder now affects approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States, according to the CDC’s 2025 ADDM Network report. Yet despite decades of …
This day in history: US military drops “Mother of All Bombs” on ISIS complex
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 13, 2017, the United States military carried out a massive airstrike in Afghanistan using one of the largest non-nuclear bombs ever built. The weapon, …
Some nursing homes are making residents laugh every single day. The health results are remarkable
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
A clown walks into a nursing home and asks a resident with moderate dementia whether she would prefer a cat or a dog. The resident considers …
Why now, not later, is the right time to make a caregiver contract for your elderly parent
Written by: Nicole Gregory
A caregiver contract, also called a personal care agreement or personal care contract, is a written agreement between family members when one person agrees to care …
How Boomers stay active: Tips for people over 65
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Only 13.9 percent of adults over 65 meet federal guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity each week. That number comes from a federal data analysis …
We never want to hear these 10 songs again: Do you agree?
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
10 Overplayed Songs There’s a unique kind of heartbreak in a great song ruined by relentless overexposure. Think of classics like “Jumping Jack Flash” or “Who …
At what age do men stop being intimately active?
Written by: Geoffrey Whittaker
At what age do men stop being intimately active? Getting older has a few perks — wisdom, greater perspective on life and senior discounts among them …
This day in history: American Civil War begins
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
In 1861, a long-growing tension in the United States finally reached a breaking point. It wasn’t a sudden explosion of violence; historical records show that the …
Your April 12 AI horoscope: It’s giving authority but with anxiety
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
Your daily AI horoscopes The cosmic climate on April 12, 2026, emphasizes a shift toward emotional depth and heightened intuition as the moon moves through a …
Seniors, here are the top lab tests your doctor might forget
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
We have written before about which blood tests seniors should get and why routine testing changes outcomes. But what about the tests that do not appear …
Get an insider’s look at Japan’s famous castles
Written by: Beth Reiber
Exploring Japan’s Famous Castles–A Journey through History and Time If I could time travel, I probably wouldn’t choose Japan during the late 15th- to early 17th-centuries. …
