Lifestyle
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19 Companies To Help Seniors Downsize and Relocate
Downsizing and relocating can be a difficult task at any age. But it can be even more daunting for senior citizens who have a lifetime of accumulations to sort through or special needs and health concerns to keep in mind…
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What You Need to Know About Adult-Onset Allergies
Allergies have been growing in prevalence over the past few decades, particularly in Western nations. And while allergies among children often receive the lion’s share of attention, the reality is that many adults suddenly find themselves dealing with allergies they…
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21 Reasons to Look Forward to an Empty Nest
The kids are gone, and the house is finally your own. And while there are plenty of mistakes you’ll want to avoid as empty nesters such as blowing your retirement savings on a spending spree or immediately remodeling a now-vacant…
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Lifesaving Skills Worth Learning for Emergencies
When disaster strikes, are you prepared to help others in need? And are you aware of the warning signs of emergency situations and how to avoid potential injury-causing accidents in the first place? Being able to quickly take the proper…
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24 Ways to Take the Hassle Out of Booking Holiday Travel
Working out the logistics of holiday travel probably ranks somewhere between going to the dentist and filing taxes. Between the crowds (on the roads, in the air, and everywhere else) and the sky-high prices, holiday travel can bring out the…
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24 Things to Do Before the End of Summer
Summer ends Sept. 23, and although it seems like the season flies by, there’s still time for summery activities. Take advantage of free and low-cost offerings in your area, and get some practical stuff done. Here are 24 things to…
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10 Highly Rated Medical Alert Systems for Health and Safety
Medical alert systems might seem antiquated in the digital age — after all, almost everyone has a cellphone that offers a direct line to 911. But if your phone is…
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The Hidden Risks of Hearing Loss and How You Can Avoid Them
Hearing loss is an invisible impairment that affects millions of people across the country and around the world. While it often goes undetected or untreated, it can have significant effects…
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I Love My Botox — and Wish I Could Be More Open About It
I heard about Botox while reading a beauty magazine in the early 2000s, before “Botched Botox” slide shows featuring the frozen faces of celebrities were everywhere on the internet. The…
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22 Insanely Expensive Electronics You Don’t Actually Need
Among those for whom money is no object, there’s a whole world of toys and gadgets to be purchased that many of us can only dream about owning. This is…
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Don’t Overlook These 15 Great Perks and Resources for Seniors
The golden years bring golden opportunities. Many cultural institutions, retailers, supermarkets, and travel companies offer discounts to seniors. There are also many services available to help people navigate tricky issues…
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Bizarre College Classes That Will Make You Want to Go Back to School
About 17 million undergrad students are expected to arrive on U.S. college campuses soon, likely armed with an optimistic desire to improve the world, some dorm essentials, and maybe a…
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Why So Many Seniors Are Turning to CBD
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a cannabis derivative that is taking the country by storm and quickly becoming a preferred supplement for seniors with all kinds of issues, ranging from anxiety…
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31 Pet-Friendly Restaurants Across America
Breakfast without Fido? It’s unthinkable to some pet parents to have any meal without their furry one. Fear not, there are plenty of restaurants that not only tolerate pets but…
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17 Overpriced and Overhyped Fitness Programs
The fitness world is increasingly populated by boutique studios peddling specialty workout programs. Exercise buffs routinely shell out $20 to $40 drop-in fees for classes whose popularity and prices are…
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15 Annoying Mistakes You’re Probably Making at the Gym and How to Avoid Them
Unfortunately, many gym-goers, with all their sweating, coughing, selfie-taking and loud talking, break basic etiquette rules on the regular. Not everyone is aware of how to behave in such establishments,…
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What Does It Cost to Send a Kid Back to School?
America’s public school system ensures that every child in the United States gets a free education, but “free” is a misleading term. State and local taxpayers pay for the buildings,…
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50 Tips for Back-to-School Savings
Families plan to spend an average of $519 per student this year on back-to-school expenses for kindergarten through high school kids, according to an annual survey by Deloitte, and total…
