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- ***Baby Boomers and the Lessons of Change from the Great Recession - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Allan J. Hamilton, MD, FACS The Great Depression shaped two earlier generations. It changed how our parents worked and saved. It haunted my grandparents. As hard as it has been to experience this most recent economic turmoil, we must hope that our generation of Baby Boomers will ...
Views: 2782(2 votes) - The Seven Sins of Obesity: The Final Conclusion - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the final conclusion to the article series about the sins, or reasons for obesity in the western culture from the last seven articles. Let’s just go through the process of how it all started: It began with the use of a vehicle – a car for getting around, which immediately ...
Views: 2776(1 vote) - ***Boomers – How Do You Handle Difficult Relationships? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Coach Carolyn Being estranged from someone can be very difficult, complicated, emotionally draining, frustrating and hurtful on a daily basis. How do you not to let a situation be fatal to the relationships that are important to you? Clarity and calm communication are needed to ...
Views: 2749(2 votes) - ***An Overview of France for Travelers - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comThroughout history, France has always played a pivotal role in Europe. From Art to Politics to Architecture, it is a fascinating place. Here is some background information to consider before your trip. An Overview of France for Travelers The official name of the country is the French ...
Views: 2743(1 vote) - Are You Waiting to Be Wowed? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerNewsflash: Women constantly push really good guys right out of their lives without even knowing it. We do it by behaving in ways that, until pointed out by someone else, are a complete mystery. Finally having this pointed out to me in my early 40s was a huge part of my transition from a ...
Views: 2736(5 votes) - ***Caregivers: Release Negative Beliefs to Heal Self-Worth Issues - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comFeeling a lack of self-worth takes an incredible toll on our effectiveness in being family caregivers — as well as on our own health and well-being. When we feel a lack of self- worth or self-regard, we are out of rapport with our inner self. Our lack of self-esteem results in a drastically ...
Views: 2731(1 vote) - ***3 Reasons to Get This Year’s Flu Shot - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comFor those of you who are still apprehensive to get a flu shot, we wanted to give you 3 reasons why we think you should push forward and get your flu shot (or flu mist for those of you who don’t like needles). The flu shot will not, and cannot make you sick with the flu. The dead virus ...
Views: 2730(2 votes) - ***Faith is a Beacon to Light Your Way Now - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Donna Marie Thompson, PhD. Quote: “Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active.” Edith Hamilton When the world around you appears dark and ominous, faith can be your beacon of light. We have no control whatsoever over the outside world and the random events that ...
Views: 2722(3 votes) - ***The Magic of Manzanillo - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Bob Schulman Maybe there’s something in the water. Or on the hillsides overlooking two of western Mexico’s most breathtaking bays. Whatever it is, Manzanillo seems to draw ultra-rich hotel developers like kids to a pinata. Take Robert Woolley. The Dallas-based hotel tycoon was ...
Views: 2704(1 vote) - ***Baby-Boomer Attends Bi-Centennial Celebration in Cartagena - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Phyllis Steinberg A Latin America Sailing Sensation I heard about a bi-centennial celebration in Cartagena, Colombia and wondered if, as a baby-boomer, I could make the trip. There would be many people attending this celebration and could I keep up with them? I decided to embark ...
Views: 2703 - ***To Buy Organic or Not! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThere is continual discussion on this topic involving nutrition, environmental impact, pesticides, toxins and the list goes on. Personally, I have done some research and have come up with a path that I follow regarding organic vs. non organic and I would like to share a few tips with fellow ...
Views: 2696(3 votes) - ***What Is Happening To My Body? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comBy: Dr. Michael J. Kaye I frequently hear this question from my baby boomer patients. The males complain that it takes them longer to heal when they exercise too much. They say they just can’t get rid of their love handles. My female patients complain of weight gain and whole body ...
Views: 2696(3 votes) - ***Intergenerational Conflict in the US Workforce - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comFor the first time in history, we have four – some people argue five – generations in the workforce: the Traditionals, Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. The normal stresses in the workplace are being exacerbated by the fact that the leading edge of the 79 million Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 ...
Views: 2692(1 vote) - Fancy A Holiday Trip? Travel By Car - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comRoad trips can be a great way to have a fun filled vacation. A person has a sense of freedom being on the road and being in charge. Apart from that, a road trip invariably brings a lot of experience and exposes one to many new things, which is what traveling is all about. However, before hitting ...
Views: 2681(1 vote) - The True Meaning of Comfort in Daily Living - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Gail McGonigalIf someone were to ask you to create a of picture ‘comfort’ in your mind, what images would you create? It is a question that I have asked people, in order to find out how people interpret comfort. I was surprised at some of the answers, which made me question people’s perception of how they ...
Views: 2674 - Is Visalus Or Glucerna Beneficial for Diabetics? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Richard OBrienIs Visalus Or Glucerna Beneficial for Diabetics? Visalus or Glycerna are both good for diabetics, but which one is best? I am a type 2 diabetic and have been for 15 years. The way to control or balance sugar is through diet. The problem occurs when you start taking medication for diabetes. ...
Views: 2667 - ***5 Stupid Things Healthy Boomers Do - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comYou are not a stupid person. Not by any means. In fact, it’s my guess that you’re healthier than most. You probably exercise regularly. You watch what you eat. You keep up-to-date on the latest health concerns. You don’t binge on sugar. And you never – ever – eat fast food. Well, ...
Views: 2666(5 votes) - ***Understanding the Medicare Hospice Benefit - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comToday, I want to talk to you about the Medicare Hospice benefit. Now, I know that many of you reading this aren’t quite of Medicare age, but most insurances follow Medicare’s guidelines, so they are applicable in most cases. Requirement number one; a physician, in his or her clinical ...
Views: 2664(2 votes) - ***Boomer Genetics 101 - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comLet me tell you something folks….understanding your own personal body type, structure and genetics is the KEY to your ultimate success. If you fully understand and accept your body for what it IS, you will be able to train and eat in the best way possible in order to finally get the results ...
Views: 2661(5 votes) - ***Aging: The Silent Generation - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Patrick Roden The years teach much which the days never knew. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Stanley Sime passed away at the age of 90, his obituary noted he loved growing flowers and vegetables and sharing them with others. He was also involved in Habitat for Humanity and enjoyed ...
Views: 2659(1 vote) - ***Tone Up and Burn Calories with Winter Sports - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comTone Up and Burn Calories with Winter Sports Let it snow! Now is the time to bundle up and head outdoors for some invigorating winter sports. Outdoor activities burn calories to defend against winter weight gain. You'll maintain your cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance and ...
Views: 2652(2 votes) - ***Federal Death Tax Gone; State Tax Remains Ominous - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comIn the last days of 2009, Congress let the federal estate tax die for 2010. That’s right, for those who are “smart” enough to pass away this year, there is no federal estate tax. I’m imagining that Dr. Kevorkian’s 800-number will be ringing off the hook on New Year’s Eve. But according ...
Views: 2648(2 votes) - ***This posting is a follow-up to my August 3rd post in The 50 Plus Male, “Refining The Physically Fit Male—Surviving The Urban - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Staci Warsaw Let’s talk about a thing called “levels of care”. The hospice benefit has four of them. I will start by saying that each of these levels of care is guided by the same principle; pain and symptom management. That is the ultimate goal of the hospice program; to ensure ...
Views: 2643(3 votes) - Weekly Options Make Every Friday Payday! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Tim LearyThere is a new gold rush for covered call writers called weekly options, or “Weeklys.” Weeklys have been around since 2005 and have hardly been noticed because the option offerings were limited to the S&P 500 (SPX) and the S&P100 (OEX). In June of 2010, Weeklys were offered on the SPY, QQQQ, ...
Views: 2643(1 vote) - ***Dealing with Caregiver Stress - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Sue Susskind Caregiving for a loved one can be both rewarding and stressful at the same time. It is a satisfying feeling to know that your loved one is getting wonderful care because you are providing it, but often times the emotional and physical demands can take their toll on ...
Views: 2631(5 votes) - "Pregnany Miracle" - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Sherprinia BonnerThis is a "Pregnancy Miracle" Proven Method 27 out of 35 women participated in this experiment got pregnant, ages 28 to 47 yrs of age... Get pregnant Naturally and Quickly within 2 months, Give Birth to Healthy Babies, and Improve the Quality of your life Dramatically. Faster than you ever ...
Views: 2627(4 votes) - ***Financial Planning Myths All Boomers Need to Be Aware of - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comYou have a 401K or IRA, and you’ve been contributing for decades…that’s great! But do you know where your money is invested? When asked, most boomers reply, “At the bank” or “With my broker.” No wonder so many boomers are financially unprepared for retirement. In fact, a recent Associated ...
Views: 2622(1 vote) - Smoking with Shiva - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTIn 1994, I was at a major turning point in my life. I had just survived a near tragic accident where I broke my body in twelve places, my father and best friend had recently died, and to top that off, I was now being forced to sell my house and land in the woods due to divorce. My soon to be ...
Views: 2622 - ***My Healthy Habits Begin NOW - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comAs Baby Boomers, many of us grew up in that splendid era of Beatles songs (Imagine all the people living life in love….All you need is love….With a little help from my friends….Strawberry fields forever….). Perhaps you have been reminiscing so much about the past (Yesterday….) that you have not ...
Views: 2613(2 votes) - ***Dating by the Name - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comSo, what can we gather about a person that is important prior to our date? First is compatibility. Emotions are held in the vowels while consonants represent our attitudes. Thus, the first question is, do you have similar vowels? The more vowels you have in common, the easier it is to “get” the ...
Views: 2612 - ***Pairing Wine and Cheese – Part I - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comMashed potatoes and gravy. Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. They’re all classic combinations. Wine and cheese is another time-honored pairing, but which varieties taste best together? How can a “non-foodie” sort through the complexities and come up with choices that do justice to ...
Views: 2608(6 votes) - Incontinence Products for Men: New and Innovative Products that's Fighting an Age Old Problem - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from D. Raye SamothContrary to popular belief urinary incontinence is not a disease that plagues the old, and it is not a natural process that occurs with aging. It occurs in children, adolescent, young adults, middle age adults, as well as senior citizens. It occurs in both men and women, however, it does occur ...
Views: 2608(1 vote) - 3 Online Dating “Do’s” to Keep You Happily Meeting Men - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerYou can meet the spectacular, special man who is going to be your life partner using online dating. I met the love of my life on www.match.com, so of course I recommend it to all my friends, coaching clients, in my workshops…really to anyone who will listen! Here are three things I recommend ...
Views: 2601(2 votes) - ***Boomer Couples Resolving Differences from the Ground Up - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Jim Duzak I’ve written previously in Boomer-Living about mediation, and why it’s usually better than litigation as a way of resolving disputes in divorce cases. But mediation can also provide lessons on how to prevent divorce by resolving disputes in relatively healthy ...
Views: 2593(4 votes) - Drinking 2 Glasses of Water before a Meal, Reduces Weight Loss More than with or after a Meal - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalAccording to a study that came out on August 23rd 2010 in Canada, it was found that in two groups of baby boomers who ate exactly the same foods in a one month period; the group who drank 2 glasses of water before their meal, lost significantly more weight than the group who did not drink water ...
Views: 2589(4 votes) - Boomerang Kids Can Affect Retirement Needs of Aging Parent - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Cathy SeversonThe term boomerang kid emerged during the tough economic cycle that forced grown children back in with their parents. The boomerang, an instrument used by aboriginal people in Australia is thrown in the air only to return back to the sender. While grown children returning home can be a ...
Views: 2584(3 votes) - Great Tips For Saving Money When You Travel - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comThe world has certainly become a smaller place and traveling to far corners of the globe on business or vacation is fast becoming commonplace. If you’d like to jump onto the traveling bandwagon but are worried about not having the budget for it, here are few tips for having a great holiday while ...
Views: 2582 - ***Boomers….If You’re Aging, Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: Angelena Craig As boomers we are growing older, not so far off from what was once called old age. We can dismiss these scary and unpleasant thoughts, perhaps until we notice one or more of the following… * When we look in the mirror, we appear less attractive. * We get ...
Views: 2579(4 votes) - ***Political Promises Made to be Broken - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comAs this article goes to press, it seems that Congress is hell-bent on giving us a health care bill that they promised will not cost the American public a single dime in new taxes. How many times have we heard promises like that? Social Security was promised to be only a 1 percent tax on ...
Views: 2564(3 votes) - ***Rely on your Faith in Troubled Times: Reach Out for Help - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comBy: Donna Thompson, PhD. “When you have come to the edge..and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing…there will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught how to fly.” Patrick Overton When life’s circumstances have got you down it is time to ...
Views: 2555(3 votes) - Best Beaches in Florida - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2019 from Hotels Etc.comWe've compiled an extensive list of the best Florida beaches we could find. So without further ado, here are some of the best beaches in Florida. Fort De Soto Beach is a historic fort built during the Spanish-American War located on Mullet Key. This 900- acre park has 7 miles of beaches, 2 ...
Views: 2534(1 vote) - Start With a Bang, and Other Tools to Intrigue Your Reader - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ina HillebrandtIn the first article in this series, we visited tools to help you get started, and move out of a block. There are many more coming in my next book, "How to Write Your Memoirs...The Toolbox Edition." In this article, we'll focus on ideas to kick your writing style up a notch. TIPS ON GOOD ...
Views: 2518 - 30 Things You Can Do This Weekend (With or Without a Man) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerHappy Memorial Day weekend! How about a little trivia to start your day? In 1868, May 30 was designated as a holiday to honor the nation’s Civil War casualties. Now called Memorial Day, it was originally known as Decoration Day. Red poppies are commonly associated with Memorial Day and are ...
Views: 2517(11 votes) - ***Looking For The Change Machine - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comOn one of his old comedy albums, Steve Martin tells the joke, “You know what’s great about getting old? You don’t have to have an open mind about trying anything new. When one of your friends says, hey, let’s try this new thing, you can just say … NO!” I have to agree with this partially ...
Views: 2510(2 votes) - What's Next? How to Overcome Adversity and Recognize the Gift. - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Barbara AppelbaumImagine your life changing in the blink of an eye almost as if you’ve been sucker-punched with the wind knocked out of you. You find yourself feeling like you’re lying flat on your back staring at the ceiling as if the proverbial rug was pulled out from under you. Right now you are asking ...
Views: 2508 - ***Postive Self-Talk - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comBe Your Own Best Supporter! We all want to feel self-confident. It feels so wonderful to be able to walk into a room, speak to people and feel self-assured. Feeling comfortable in your own skin – priceless! Most of us seek confidence in our environments with the people, places and things ...
Views: 2493(4 votes) - ***Beyond Resolutions to Courageous Vision - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comA new year: 2012. Some will set goals or resolutions. But I want to encourage you to do something more courageous: Dare to have vision for your life, family, faith, career, community and nation. If we don't live with vision, then we live aimless lives. The writer of Proverbs says it ...
Views: 2490 - ***Fernando’s Boomer 33-Point Fat-Burning Checklist - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comPLEASE do not let another year go by regretting that you didn’t get started on the health and fitness building program that you NEED to create the healthy, fit, strong, lean and energetic body and life that you WANT! If you’re like MOST people, your goal is a combination of fat loss, muscle ...
Views: 2483(8 votes) - 5 Tips for a Purposeful, Graceful and Loving Aging Process. This is your Eldership! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Margo KnoxTip 1. How it is everything keeps changing? One moment you’re happily ensconced in a job with family around you and the next you’re in a land of new, where what you do is up to you. It should seem wonderful and liberating to now be retired; how come it is so new that you feel at times like ...
Views: 2479 - ***Step Two – Align Yourself for Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comIt’s Monday and I’ve accomplished absolutely nothing today. I just can’t seem to get motivated. I guess it’s time to check my alignment once again. What’s that? Check my alignment? Why whatever do you mean? Let me explain. About eight years ago, I was in the same situation. I had lost all ...
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