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What Is Blue Light?
Blue light is a color in the visible light spectrum that can be seen by human eyes. Blue light is a short wavelength, which means it produces higher amounts of energy. How does blue light impact you? Studies show that exposure to blue light can cause eyestrain, fatigue, headaches, and sleeplessness. Where is blue light?
Bad Money Habits To Break
Do bad money habits constrain your financial progress? Many people fall into the same financial behavior patterns, year after year. If you sometimes succumb to these financial tendencies, now is as good a time as any to alter your behavior. #1: Lending money to family & friends. You may know someone who has lent a few thousand
What Jump on Aging? (Confession of a 76 Year Old Man)
When invited to write an article for Smart Strategies for Successful Living on “get a jump on aging,” my first thought was, ‘I am not so good at jumping anymore.’ Arthritis, too many surgeries, and a mental slow down have taken their toll. I recently returned from Sedona, Arizona, where I hiked the 4.2-mile trail
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When It’s Time to See a Geriatrician
If you’re in your 60s or 70s, you may have wondered if you should start seeing a geriatrician instead of, or in addition to, your primary care provider. These are family doctors or internists with special training in the health needs of older adults. About 30 percent of people over age 65 need one, according
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What Is Elder Law?
It is a question we hear often. What is elder law? And what does an elder lawyer do? The term “elder law” encompasses many areas of law. As the elder population has quickly grown, more and more attorneys have identified specific legal issues that these individuals commonly face. In general, an elder law attorney provides
Is There a Puzzle in Your Future?
When was the last time you put together a jigsaw puzzle? If you think puzzling is a waste of time, think again. It could be one of the best things you’ve ever done for yourself. Puzzling Through the Ages The benefits of puzzles for children are indisputable. Parents the world over know they are inexpensive
I Like to Travel; I Just Don’t Like Traveling
I was having a conversation with a close girlfriend, and as it often does, the topic turned to the status of our love lives. She had mentioned that she had met a man online and that there was a lot of potential there. He seemed smart, funny and his photo was handsome (but not in
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