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  • Posted: May 28, 2022
  • By: Hannah Boothe

5 Reasons Fresh Air Is Vital For Your Mental Health

Does your bedroom or living room have a window? Most likely, it does. Few activities are as beneficial to health and well-being as going outside to spend time in nature. Studies have repeatedly shown that spending quality time in nature reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, improves cognitive function, and boosts mood. Being outdoors

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  • Posted: May 27, 2022
  • By: Holly Klamer

Senior Living Communities vs. Assisted Living

The first question you should ask yourself is, “Is senior living for me?” The answer may be different for everyone, but some key considerations to consider. If you’re struggling with day-to-day tasks like cooking and cleaning or feeling isolated and lonely, senior living could be a good option. What do we mean by Senior Living

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  • Posted: May 25, 2022
  • By: Smart Strategies Staff

3 Ways to Prepare Financially for A Growing Family

When preparing for an addition to your family, whether it’s your first child or third, things can get costly. In the past, you and your partner likely focused on securing a strong financial future for the two of you, but throwing kids into the mix changes life quite a bit. Here are some financial tips

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  • Posted: May 24, 2022
  • By: Cheryl Bond-Nelms

7 Health Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore

When it comes to heart health, the American Heart Association has warned that chest pain or discomfort in one or both arms can be a warning sign of a heart issue and to see a doctor right away. Chest pain is recognizable, but other symptoms can be subtle. Here are seven warning signs that may

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  • Posted: May 22, 2022
  • By: Mimi Cunningham

Muscle: Use It, Feed It Right, Or Lose It

The aging process isn’t always kind. No kidding! As we march through our decades, we sometimes slowly or sometimes abruptly realize we could have done more to take care of ourselves. Niggly pains and health problems crop up and suddenly we find medical appointments are part of our social calendar. This is not meant to

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  • Posted: May 22, 2022
  • By: Alex Sanchez

Identity Theft

A key part of your financial success is understanding how to protect your money.  Discover what identity theft is and how to protect against it.  Learn what types of IDs banks accept to open an account or cash a check. Understand what inflation means and how it affects your purchasing power. Question: My identity was

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  • Posted: May 21, 2022
  • By: Annabelle Harris

House-Flipping How-To: A Starter Guide for Seniors

If you’re a senior who’s recently retired or preparing to retire, you may be interested in ways to boost your income after you stop working. Flipping houses can be a great way to make some extra money while also giving you an engaging project to keep you busy. Since real estate transactions of any kind

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  • Posted: May 20, 2022
  • By: Mimi Cunningham

A Red Pepper and Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

Growing up I had a cherished aunt who lived as an artist in the south of France. I loved her work. She had fascinating objects in her still life arrangements that repeated themselves throughout her paintings. One of those objects was a vibrant red pepper. I have one of her paintings that includes, you guessed

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  • Posted: May 19, 2022
  • By: newLifeoutlook

Strategies to Avoid Falls When You Have Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone density is decreased, causing the bones to become weak and much more likely to fracture. These fractures are serious and take longer to heal compared with those occurring in individuals with healthy bones. As aging occurs, the frequency of falls in the elderly tends to increase. This can

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  • Posted: May 16, 2022
  • By: Marie Marley

10 Things People with Alzheimer’s Have Taught Me

I was a caregiver for my beloved Romanian life partner for seven years when he had Alzheimer’s. Furthermore, I previously volunteered to make weekly visits to four women who lived at a memory care facility. I referred to them as “my ladies.” I have learned so much from these people. Here are the ten most

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