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(BPT) - Where is Alexander the Great really buried? What led to the disappearance of the dodo? And how much do we truly know about the Neolithic cultures that shaped the earliest chapters of human history?
(BPT) - By Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD
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(BPT) - For decades, hosting a football game meant the same thing: buffalo wings, a bowl of dip and a cooler of canned beer. But as the sport has evolved over the past 30 years, your Sunday spreads can evolve, too.
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(BPT) - Longevity has become a buzzword in recent years, focusing the conversation around living longer. However, there's another part of the conversation to consider: health span, or the quality of those additional years. It's not just adding years to your life; it's about maintaining the m…
I don’t want to run as fast as I once did or even look as ruggedly handsome — when all the girls were too intimidated by my good looks to go out with me. (Wasn’t it Mark Twain who said, “When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not”?)
(BPT) - Falls are a common cause of injury throughout life, but as you age, they become both more common and more serious. About 1 in 4 older adults reports falling each year, and falls are a leading cause of injuries for people 65 and over.
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Loneliness has been described as “when one door is closed, but the ‘other one’ has yet to open,” or “an ‘inner worm’ that gnaws at the heart” — and it can appear at any time. As we get older, because of circumstances we encounter — the loss of a life partner or difficulties hearing, seeing, …
How the sandwich generation can find help caring for an aging parent with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's
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(BPT) - Aging in place isn't just about staying in a familiar building. Continuing to live in your home as you age is also about preserving a sense of self, dignity and control over daily routines.
(BPT) - Eating delicious food with great company is one of the best parts of attending your favorite fall festivities, whether you're at a backyard cookout, planning back-to-school dinners, tailgating or hosting a football watch party. However, certain popular foods like spicy wings, pizza a…
(BPT) - Summer vacations, weekend getaways and spontaneous plans are great for making memories, but they can also throw healthy routines off track. As fall approaches, returning to consistent movement and balanced nutrition can help you feel physically and mentally refreshed for the season ahead.
The traditional end of summer is just around the corner, and the 100-degree days have packed their bags and headed south to that other hemisphere to spoil their days. I won’t miss those hot days that made me irritable and lethargic; I only wanted to stay someplace cool and read a good book.
(BPT) - AARP's 2026 Longevity Report found that adults older than 50 provided the equivalent of $1.2 trillion in unpaid care and volunteering in 2024. Additionally, findings show that this age group also contributed $12.5 trillion to the economy. Not only does this cohort have spending power…
For all of you who are caregivers, and the many of us who will be, I want to share “A Caregiver’s Pledge” to remind us how meaningful it is to care for someone, while taking care of ourselves.
(BPT) - Medicare fraud isn't just a crime, it's a direct attack on your benefits, your taxpayer dollars and your personal medical records. That's why Medicare is taking action to stop fraud before it happens. But even with new tools and record-breaking enforcement efforts, Medicare needs your help.
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(BPT) - Long-term health conditions are playing an increasingly significant role in the lives of Americans. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and hypertension, are impacting the health of millions of Americans and becoming increasingly common.
(BPT) - Getting better sleep doesn't begin the moment your head hits the pillow — it actually starts hours earlier. The choices you make throughout the day and evening help determine your body's sleep readiness, or how prepared it is to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake feeling refreshed.
It may be surprising to know that dehydration is not just a concern during the summer’s heat; it can also occur at any time of the year. So how much liquid should I drink?
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(BPT) - Summer means enjoying time with friends and family, soaking up long days in the sun and delighting in easy evenings outside. While you're savoring each moment and creating new memories, why not sweeten them a little bit more with your favorite chocolate flavors?
Key TakeawaysChoosing a senior home care provider involves more than comparing costs. Asking the right questions can help you find compassionate, personalized care that supports your loved one's safety, independence and quality of life.Learn how caregivers are screened, trained and matched w…
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(BPT) - By Sami Inkinen, CEO and co-founder of Virta Health
(BPT) - We've long understood that taking care of our bodies is key to remaining vibrant and healthy in our later years. Thanks to these efforts and modern medicine, we are living longer than ever. However, there is an increasing emphasis on supporting brain health as well — ensuring that as…
(BPT) - As backyard barbecues, holiday cookouts and summer gatherings fill the calendar, fresh ingredients and seasonal flavors can help make every meal feel special. With produce at its peak and grilling season in full swing, summer offers plenty of opportunities to create colorful, delicio…
As we grow older, humor can reduce stress, improve immune function, ease pain, strengthen emotional resilience, and support better sleep and mood.
Back in the day, when we knew less than what we thought we knew, if you just wanted to learn about a subject, or because the homework assignment is due on Friday!, there were textbooks, local libraries, or the Encyclopedia Britannica your parents bought for you.
Besides warm weather, summer trips, and struggling to manage the overgrown garden, summer is the time when you can shop local and fresh at one of the six Farmers Markets in the Gorge.
When I talked with folks at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, we seldom discussed our past. I didn’t know where most people worked or went to school, or what their children were doing, although grandchildren were often mentioned.
How do you feel about getting older, entering the next chapter, maturing like a fine wine, becoming a golden oldie, moving into classic status … Stop! That’s enough with the euphemisms!
Summer is the traditional time to travel: more free time, better weather, and higher gas prices!
Although I try, I’ve never been the most organized person: too much stuff accumulated over too many years. But sometimes I say enough is enough; it’s time for SPRING CLEANING!
Do you feel like getting older is just a time of decline? It’s hard not to think so with the ads for anti-aging creams, media portrayals of older adults as frail or clueless. And how often are we told our life’s ambition should be to stay “forever young,” because otherwise you’ll just be … old!
Dance, dance, dance! Dancing provides social benefits and keeps you moving. In addition, learning new steps can challenge your brain, as I’ve found when trying to memorize the steps in different line dances!
We should all laugh more, and good role models are our children, who laugh much more than we do — but it’s hard to compete when young children giggle every time they hear the word “poop”!
I used to think that the brain was the most important part of the body,” comedian Emo Philips once said. “Then I realized, ‘look who’s telling me that.’”
Last week, I wrote about how the world has changed over our lifetimes and how we are digital immigrants in this Information Age. And now, just as we are trying to catch up and understand how these digital tools can benefit us as we age, the world is entering a new age, proving the old adage that the only constant in life is change.
(StatePoint) As you age, it’s important to keep an eye on your vision. While some vision changes can be expected over time, others may signal something more serious, such as cataracts, glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can result in vision loss, blurred vision and glare.
