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A three-part look at our worsening obesity epidemic 

Introduction: The Obesity Epidemic as a Medical Problem

When I reached my 50s I started to notice gradual changes to my skin, my hair and even my body shape. While I was aware that my miniskirt days were some way behind me I wasn't quite ready for the elasticized pants either, so I went online for some … [Read more...] about A Weighty Issue: The Obesity Epidemic as a Medical Problem

Toning muscles and making them look better isn’t as hard as one might imagine, and in this article we will explore some fun and easy ways to tone the muscles in our upper body.  That being said, toning the muscles is not the same as lifting weights or strength training to increase bone density and for overall strength.  We certainly need this, need to consult our doctors firstly, and may … [Read more...] about Tone Upper Body Muscles Without Weights or Going to the Gym

 When it comes to Retirement planning conventional wisdom has it that you direct your IRA or 401 contributions into a deductible IRA or 401,403 account, so that when you retire you’ll presumably be in a lower tax bracket than you’re in today. But what if conventional wisdom is wrong? In the mid 1980’s top tax brackets were as high as 69%. It was logical to think that people would be in a … [Read more...] about Conventional Thinking May Be Bad For Your Financial Wealth

Kids and grandkids aren’t the only ones who need to beware of predators on dating sites! The same applies to ‘old folks’ who might be reaching out of loneliness to dating sites. This COULD be a wonderful way for ‘seniors’ to meet other seniors and in some cases, it probably is. Even if one is not looking for marriage or long-term relationships, a … [Read more...] about Beware of Predators on Dating Sites!

 As far as celebrities-and-cancer goes, Michael Douglas is brave. Angelina Jolie, not so much.

Bravery requires taking a risk. Jolie’s decision to remove her breasts and ovaries was perhaps the most important decision she has ever made. Melissa Etherage, a cancer survivor, has said she doesn’t think that Angelina’s choice was brave, but “fearful”. She’s right about Jolie’s … [Read more...] about About Bravery

by Dating Goddess, author of the Adventures in Delicious Dating After 40 book series

You’ve been single for a while. You would like to have a special man in your life. But how? The following are 10 tips for successful dating over 40.

Women reentering the dating scene after a long absence need to first examine if they are ready to date again. … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Successful Dating Over 40

Too often, we focus on actions instead of intentions. We can easily create regrets by doing so. There’s a right question you can use to take care of this.

“By their fruit you will recognize them.” (Matthew 7:16) The word recognize doesn’t mean an ability to identify someone, say, by their face, but to know them—know who a person really is—by what they think, say, and do. And, … [Read more...] about It’s Not What You Do, But Why You Do It That’s Important

Artificial Sweetners Contaminate Water Supply - Sodas and Illegal Drugs Erode Tooth Enamel - Kids in Colorado Accidentally Eating Marijuana Laced Goodies - Vegetarian Diets Lower Death Rates

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So, how do you get the most from your Long Term Care Insurance contract?

You did all of the right things: you overcame your planning deficit disorder (PDD) and purchased a long-term care contract years ago while premiums were much less expensive. You also did so right before medical issues started popping up in your mid 60’s. Yes, having a long-term care … [Read more...] about Long Term Care Insurance: Getting the Most From Your Contract

 We have two choices as the US economy continues to convulse.  We can point fingers and blame the people most obviously at fault.  Or we can get serious about fixing it and admit our own part in this mess.  The first option is a victim role—easy and appealing because we’ve given victims an honored place for decades.  But it’s not the way out of this mess.  To really fix it, we need to … [Read more...] about How Greed Happens