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Cocktail or Mocktail?

There is an alcohol-free or “sober-curious” movement underway

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Why Stretching?

In its most basic form stretching is an instinctive activity performed by humans and many animals. But what’s so great about it that it has become a fitness trend? Let the benefits speak for themselves.

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Bring back the light!

I love spring and summer, early sunrises, waking up to birdsong, and late sunsets perfect for evening walks. Each year I mourn the loss of daylight as I more or less endure winter as a necessary part of the circle of life. But there are some things we can do to minimize the effects of loss of daylight.

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Sisters

My sister and I share a love of cooking and eating delicious food. One of our favorites is this warm rice salad. We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do!

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Left foot, right foot, feet, feet, feet …

Most of us only think about our feet when they hurt or we need a pedicure. But here’s the thing, our feet do the hard work of transporting us everywhere, everyday, for a lifetime.

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The Power of Forgiveness

July 7 is Global Forgiveness Day, established to increase goodwill among people and heal them from hurt and pain. But forgiving others and yourself can be tough.

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… how does your Garden grow?

Aside from the visual and nutritional beauty of its results, gardening also has a number of, in some cases surprising, healthy benefits.

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Keeping your Skin in the Game

As we get older, our skin does not produce new cells as quickly as it used to, causing it to become less elastic and prone to dryness. There are countless pricey skincare products on the market that promise to return our 50+ skin to the softness and elasticity of a newborn baby’s behind. But what are some simple do’s and don’t to give our skin a leg up that won’t break the bank?

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Keep Drinking!

Older adults have less water in their body than younger people.

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Functional Fitness. What is it and why does it matter?

As we get older, we lose core strength and muscle mass. These changes not only make us more susceptible to injury, but they affect our ability to perform everyday tasks efficiently and safely, and that of course affects our quality of life.

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