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How Tiny Living Can Help You Downsize
With shows like Tiny House Nation and Tiny House, Big Living gaining popularity in recent years, it’s clear that this minimalistic way of living is interesting to people. While tiny living may not be for everyone, here are a few downsizing tips we can take from the tiny space community.
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What Is Chaos Gardening?
If you’re tired of all the prep—or you’ve never given gardening a chance because it seems like too much planning—chaos gardening might be right for you this spring.
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Sentimental Items to Leave in Your Will
In the process of preparing your will? You’ve likely included your retirement accounts, property that you own and other items of value. But beyond financial goods, have you considered how you’ll handle sentimental items? Here are 10 sentimental items to consider leaving in your will.
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A Senior's Guide to Cardio
Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health at any age, but it’s especially important as we get older. Moving your body regularly can help keep your heart strong and your life vibrant.
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Safely Managing High Cholesterol at Home
If your doctor tells you that you have high cholesterol, they’ll likely prescribe a treatment for you. But in between visits, there are ways that you can work on your cholesterol levels at home. Here are some things you can try.
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Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure? Here’s the First Question to Ask Your Doctor
Being told that you have high blood pressure can feel overwhelming. While there is no magic cure for high blood pressure, you can take steps to help control it.
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Has Journaling Never Been Your Thing? Try This
Not only can journaling help you keep track of your goals and thoughts but it may also help manage anxiety, reduce stress and help cope with depression. Maybe traditional journaling isn’t for you, but here are five different types of journaling to try out.
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Recipes that Feature Winter Vegetables
Now that it’s wintertime, there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to try that are in season. From beets to Brussels sprouts, squash to cranberries, here are a few recipes that take advantage of winter produce – and most importantly taste great.
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A Guide to Finding the Perfect Furniture to Enhance Your Comfort
If you're in the market for new furniture and want to ensure it's both comfortable and functional, here are some tips to guide your search.
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How to Enrich Your Indoor Pet’s Life
Whether you’re a cat person, a dog person or are somewhere in between, we can all come together and agree that our furry friends make our lives better. But what are we doing to make our pets’ lives just as good as they make ours?
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Is Friendship the New Romance?
Whether you have a romantic partner or not, it’s hard to deny the power and importance of friendship. Here are a few ways to maintain or strengthen your friendships.
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What is an Annual Wellness Visit and Do You Need One?
You may have heard the term “Annual Wellness Visit” in relation to a Medicare plan or another health incentive but might be unsure what it is all about.
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Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder in Seniors
Some people experience more than an occasional meh over the cold weather. Here’s what to know about seasonal affective disorder and some tips on managing it.
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Mindful Eating: The What, Why and How
Maybe it’s something you’ve read about online or heard mentioned in your group of friends. But what is mindful eating, and is it something you should do?
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Your Blueprint for Estate Planning
Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with attorney Amy Cross Nance to discuss the ins and outs of estate planning on our Great Full Life webcast series.
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