Lifestyle
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25 Senior Discounts to Help Stretch the Holiday Budget
Holiday merriment comes with a price, even (and in some cases especially) during a pandemic, when prices have gone up on some essentials and other items due to high demand. Spending can be challenging for seniors on a fixed income.…
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Youngest Elected Leaders Around the World
Perhaps it’s the looming threat of climate change and concern about the future of the planet. Or frustrations over injustices they’ve witnessed during their lifetime, or a desire to solve problems in their communities themselves. Whatever the driving force, an…
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20 Haunted Houses and Attractions That Are Actually Open This Year
While the coronavirus has upended much of 2020, Halloween lovers need not despair. Though traditional trick-or-treating outings may not take place in many places, there are still plenty of haunted houses and spooky attractions open across the country this year…
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Which States Have the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions?
The response across the United States to coronavirus containment has been varied, to say the least. New York and California led the way early on with strict lockdowns, business closings, and mask requirements, and other states followed gradually. As the…
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SNAP and Other Low Income Relief Programs for Seniors
From housing and food to health care and transportation, low-income seniors can take advantage of a huge range of benefits — as long as they know what’s available to them. Some are federal programs, others are state programs, and others are…
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Best and Worst Impacts of Trump’s First Term on Seniors
The most controversial and divisive president in modern American history, Donald Trump won 53% of the vote among people 50 and older in 2016, according to AARP, although older voters also helped Democrats secure some down-ballot seats. According to the…
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The Shocking Truth About Elvis Presley’s Hit Songs
During his career, Elvis Presley recorded over 600 songs, many of them big hits ranging from “Love Me Tender” and “Jailhouse Rock” to “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog.” He…
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Which Celebrities Besides Tom Hanks Have Dual Citizenship?
It’s estimated that the U.S. welcomes about 2,100 new citizens per day. Most of those names, of course, aren’t recognizable to most people. There are, however, a number of celebrities…
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42 Creative Ways to Beat Summer Boredom While Social Distancing
Summer brings warm weather, extra hours of sunlight, and free time to fill, especially this year, with fewer people traveling due to the pandemic. Take advantage with these cheap or…
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How to Cope With COVID-19, Job Loss, and Other Traumatic Events
Life never really lets up. Constant change, whether major or minor, can challenge our physical and psychological capacities to adjust. Few things illustrate that better than the current coronavirus pandemic…
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DIY in the USA: Tools That Are Still Made in America
Most major tool companies learned long ago that it makes economic sense to set up factories in countries where labor is cheap and laws are lax — but some of…
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Safe, Fireworks-Free Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July at Home
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but not everyone loves them. Though large public displays of fireworks are largely canceled this year because of the pandemic, that’s…
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From Boneshakers to the Wright Brothers: 25 Fun Facts About Bicycles
A first bike is the childhood equivalent of a driver’s license, but those familiar, two-wheeled, pedal-powered machines (and the outdoor trails best for riding them) aren’t just for kids —…
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Beach vs. Pool: Which Is Safer Right Now?
It’s summer, it’s hot (and only getting hotter), and you want to be in a body of water. We get it. But unless you have a pool in your backyard,…
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Is the ChomChom Roller the Last Pet Hair Remover You’ll Ever Buy?
When something blows up on TikTok, savvy shoppers take notice. Case in point: the ChomChom Roller, which is enjoying a moment as everyone’s new favorite pet hair removal tool. The…
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20 Essential Exercises for Older Adults
Exercise can keep seniors healthy, active, and enjoying life — which is all the more important during the high-stress days of a pandemic. Older adults who are physically active have…
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The Digital Clock You Need to End the ‘Groundhog Day’ Loop
During the pandemic shutdown, does it seem as if one day runs into the next — just as Phil Conners, Bill Murray’s character in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” was…
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The Top ‘How to’ Searches in Every State During the Pandemic
Raise your hand if you knew how to make your own lip gloss before the coronavirus pandemic arrived. Or measure your own ring size. With businesses shut down nationwide and…
