16 Tips for a Healthy & Safe Holiday Gathering for Your Senior Loved Ones
With a little planning, you can make the holidays both joyous and healthy. From preparing beforehand to making smart choices during the gathering, there are many …
Beyond Bingo: The 50+ Best Activities for Seniors in Assisted Living
People have the same basic needs at any age: to explore, have fun, learn, and live life to the fullest. The best activities for assisted living …
Top 10 Crypto Scams to Watch Out For in 2025
Scammers are constantly finding new ways to steal cryptocurrencies from unsuspecting users, taking advantage of the decentralized nature of the crypto industry. This environment allows them …
18 TV Jingles That Are Total Ear Worms
So it’s Saturday night, and here I am sitting in front of my computer screen with Netflix and a fast-food burger and fries, and you’re like, …
This Bewitched Actress Smoked 3 Packs a Day … And Lived Until 101
At the time of her death, actress Estelle Winwood, who played Aunt Enchantra on TV’s Bewitched, was 101 years old, and the oldest member of the Screen …
Average Cost of Long-Term Care Insurance in 2024 (& How to Lower Your Own Future Burden)
Long-term care insurance covers costs for nursing homes, hospices, or in-home specialized care—expenses often not included in traditional healthcare plans. As healthcare costs rise, this insurance …
From Cardio to Yoga: How to Start Workin’ on Your Fitness
Consult your doctor, Tracy Anderson, or the latest scientific research, and they’ll all tell you the same thing: Regular exercise is important. Of course, you already …
Is There an Over-the-Counter Viagra That Works (& That’s Safe)?
This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. When you have a cold, you probably head to the pharmacy to buy cough medicine and throat lozenges. …
Ho, Ho, Broke: Nearly Half of Americans Say Debt Is Synonymous With the Season
Holiday cheer is priceless — until your credit card statement disagrees. This year, 30% of holiday gift-givers expect to go into debt, according to the latest …
20 Christmas Bread Recipes for a Festive Twist on Traditional Loaves
Baking bread during the holiday season is a wonderful way to bring warmth, comfort, and festive cheer to your home. With the right Christmas bread recipes, …
Nostalgic Christmas TV Music & Variety Specials We Still Think About Today
Of all the varied Christmas TV special formats, the musical comedy variety program holds an inaugural, pertinent place and portion of the pie in the Christmas …
How Much Money Should I Bring on My Mexican Holiday Vacation? (& Other Important Cash Queries, Answered)
Mexico is an increasingly popular destination for US travelers. Nearly 37 million Americans visited their southern neighbor in 2023 alone — up more than 3 million from …
10 Signs Your Deceased Dog Is Still With You
Grieving your dog involves complex and challenging emotions. You loved your dog unconditionally, and you feel that no living thing will ever understand you the way …
12 Common Types of Negative Work Feedback (& How To Give It)
I have some bad news. If you want to be a good manager, or even team member for that matter, you’ll need to get comfortable giving …
Actually Useful Tips & Strategies for Managing Stress and Weight Gain
We all have unique schedules, challenges, and responsibilities. But there’s one thing almost everyone can relate to while hustling through the 21st century: stress. For many, …
9 Science-Backed Tips for Staying Fit During the Holidays
What do you think of when we say holiday season? Food, family, festivities, more food? Probably not fitness, though, right? But you don’t need to lose …
Got the Holiday Stressies? Here Are10 Nighttime Activities to Help You Relax
You’ve done it! You’ve made the commitment to stick to a steady nighttime routine. And when your new bedtime hits, you’re burrowed under your covers, ready …
Happy 60th Anniversary, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
Who doesn’t love Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, which has aired annually, except once (in 1999 when a poorly-made decision outraged viewers)? In 1964, the same year the …
How Did Tamales Become a Christmas Tradition?
It’s tamale time. This Mexican comfort food has a long history and is an essential part of every major holiday, particularly Christmas. It’s also the perfect portable snack for holiday …
Winter Weight Gain: Why It Happens (& 6 Tips to Avoid It)
Is it normal to gain weight in the winter? It sure is. Research shows people put on about a pound from November to January. Cold weather, dark evenings, …
Cialis and Alcohol: Is it Safe?
It’s no secret that drinking too much can impact your sexual performance. But is mixing alcohol with ED medications safe? Can combining Cialis® and alcohol be …
15 Senior-Safe Holiday Decorating for a Joyful, Risk-Free Holiday Season
As I was struggling to maneuver my artificial Christmas tree back into the attic last year, I had an epiphany. At 53, holiday decorating was becoming …
5 Excuses to Go on a Girl’s Trip This Holiday Season
Just this last week a dear friend of mine sent a last minute text to a small group of her girlfriends. The title: “Hoookie Ski”. Now, …
10 Christmas TV Movie Classics to Binge Watch This Holiday Season
Many noble new Christmas TV-movies are churned out today by the good folks at Hallmark and Lifetime, but none can compare to the classics. Here is …
7 Ways to Send Cash to Someone This Holiday Season
When sending money to family or friends, you have a lot of options. Checks. Money orders. Wire transfers. Electronic money transfer services. The list goes on. …
Does My Business Need a Line of Credit or a Loan?
A line of credit and a loan are two common business financing tools that offer different ways to access capital. A loan provides a lump sum …
Why Was Fruitcake Outlawed? ( & Why Do People Eat Fruitcake on Christmas?)
Once one of the most popular cakes around, fruitcake, a dense bread-like cake studded with candied fruits, has become a national joke in the US., many …
How To Set Realistic Deadlines When Everything Is Changing All The Time
If the question “when will we be able to launch?” makes you feel like a deer in headlights, you’re likely finding it difficult to set (and …
Why You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Gone Sand Sledding in the Sand Dunes
Approaching the giant sand dunes of Great Sand Dunes National Park will make you feel like you’re on a completely different planet. From a distance, the …
7 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain (& How to Get Ahead of That Post-Holiday Weight Loss)
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve — during the holiday season, we encounter high-calorie food and drink at seemingly every turn, so it’s no surprise that …