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3 Ways Tech Devices Can Save on Home Costs

Technology can make life easier and even fun.But the very best kind of tech also helps us save money. If you’re looking for ideas to save some cents at home,…

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How Learning a New Hobby Can Boost Brain Health

Over the course of several decadesand as many careers, Charlene Steen has been a ventriloquist, an art history teacher, a lawyer, and a criminal psychologist. So it makes sense that…

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Travel Guide: Charleston, South Carolina

The port city of Charleston possesses so much curb appeal and gracious hospitality, it’s hard to know what to check out first! A year-round mild climate makes it easy to…

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Meet the Granfluencers

Across online social platforms, but especially on Instagram and TikTok, a new profile is emerging: the “granfluencer.” This blended term combines grandparent and influencer and describes a new online trend.…

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4 Tips For Safely Aging in Place

What Is Aging in Place?Aging in place is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely,…

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How to Use a QR Code

QR codes have been around for a long time, but since the pandemic they’ve been more popular than ever. If you’re not sure what a QR code is, you might…

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How Actor F. Murray Abraham Stays Fit and Healthy

Actor F. Murray Abraham has had a long and storied career that stretches back to 1971, with a stop for the Best Actor Oscar in 1985 for his role as…

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Your Winter Safety List

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Never warm up your car in a garage (even with the door open). If you have a keyless ignition, find a way to remind yourself to…

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4 Ways to Be Happier

Does the proverbialglass look half empty? Or maybe your rose-colored glasses are a little tarnished? Looking on the bright side is hard at times. But keeping a positive outlook has…

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S. Epatha Merkerson on Type 2 Diabetes’ Role On and Off-Screen

Award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson knows how to pace herself. In addition to countless roles on stage, she is probably most well known for playing the role of Lieutenant Anita…

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The Conscious Optimist: Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo’s Mindful Approach to Health

Two houses set Shohreh Aghdashloo apart. The first, 2003’s tragic film House of Sand and Fog, introduced the Iranian-born actress to American audiences and earned her an Oscar nomination. The…

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Actress Renée Victor Explores Healthy Habits through Mind, Body, and Soul

She’s made you laugh, she’s broken your heart, and she’s welcomed you into the family. Singer, dancer, and actress Renée Victor has conquered stage, film, TV, and streaming networks. She…

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Rethink Your Resolutions: How to Make Changes That Last

How many New Year’s resolutionshave you made over the decades? And how many have you kept? If your second answer is smaller than the first, you have plenty of company.…

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10 Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Seniors

During a hurricane, seniors can be particularly vulnerable. It can be more difficult for seniors to cope with disaster situations (such as extreme temperatures or noisy, crowded shelters), so understanding…

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Hit the Road! Guide to Taking a Short Day Trip

After more than a year of being cooped up, a change of scenery—even a stroll in a park a few towns away—can do wonders for your health, both mental and…

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Zoom 101 for Seniors While Quarantined

Right now Zoom is one of the most popular online video conferencing platforms for everything from business meetings to doctor visits and celebrating birthdays with the grandkids. Those who maintain…