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Laughter, Good for Body, Mind & Society III: 4 Social Benefits of Laughter
Laughter, Good for Body, Mind & Society III: 4 Social Benefits of Laughter Just how good is laughter? After 2 weeks, I’d have to say pretty well. After all, some people claim it’s better than exercise. Others point out it’s also good for our mental well-being. But...
Laughter, Good for Body, Mind & Society II: 4 Psychological Benefits of Laughter
Laughter, Good for Body, Mind & Society II: 4 Psychological Benefits of Laughter The study of laughter is no joking matter. After reading only a few articles, I have become amazed at the research I didn’t have time to read. The studies go back decades. What I...
Laughter, Good for Body, Mind & Society I: 7 Physical Benefits of Laughter
Laughter, Good for Body, Mind & Society I: 7 Physical Benefits of Laughter One of the things I like best is a good joke. There’s nothing better than a good laugh. You might think me crazy, but I even like groaning at bad jokes. Some days, though, it’s hard...
6 Benefits of Stretching & 12 Daily Stretches
6 Benefits of Stretching & 12 Daily Stretches I keep forgetting I’m no longer sixteen. My mind forgets, but my body doesn’t (I like my mind much better). The aches and pains of a 61-year-old body are catching up to me. Yesterday, I went to play tennis at 6 am. I...
Seniors & Vision II: 7 Adaptive Measures
Seniors & Vision II: 7 Adaptive Measures Last week I shared six eye diseases that are all age-related as well as three tests you should receive from your ophthalmologist. I also reintroduced data showing that in the very near future these problems can increase...
Seniors and Vision: 6 Common Maladies & 3 Must-Have Exams
Seniors and Vision: 6 Common Maladies & 3 Must-Have Exams The title of Art Linkletter’s 1990 book, Old Age is Not for Sissies”, says it all. Growing older is not always fun. Wisdom has been accrued, but with age comes the inevitable decline of our physical body....
Choose Any Topic: 8 Reasons to Take a Class
Choose Any Topic: 8 Reasons to Take a Class Earlier I wrote a three-part series, Body & Mind, sharing 10 ways seniors can stay active and alert. One of the choices I shared was to take a class on a subject of interest. Any subject. Is there a new topic you...
Your Wife is HOT: 5 Tips for Beating the Summer Heat
Your Wife is HOT: 5 Tips for Beating the Summer Heat Before yesterday afternoon, I had no idea what my topic this week would be. My inspiration came around 3:15 at a stop light six blocks from the office. As I pulled to a stop, I noticed, to my right, a man jogging on...
Why use a Travel Agent?
Why use a Travel Agent? We all love to travel. Every excursion opens new worlds, providing experiences and opportunity for exploring. But planning a trip can be daunting. A quick internet search will reveal millions of options, but how do you know who to trust?...
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