A new proposal by the U.S. Forest Service is calling for an end to the 40-year long discount benefits older Americans and people with disabilities have been able to use when camping.
In the New York Times online today, there is a story on a recent study that found that strength training actually helps older women (aged 65-75) sharpen their minds - as well as their muscles! A win-win!
Remember about a week ago when I shared an article about optimism being linked to health? Well, here's a Reuters piece on a study that shows that baby boomers are not very optimistic about their chances of retiring.
I don't eat seafood - but this article from the Wall Street Journal today is seriously making a good case for consuming more fish with omega-3 fatty acids.
Today, AARP and the National Association of Homebuilders recognized four companies in four categories (architect, developer, builder greater than 2500 square feet, and builder 2500 square feet and below) by awarding them the 2009 Livable Communities Awards.
Today an article in the Washington Post's Health column takes a look at a recent study published in the journal "Circulation" that shows that people with a more positive outlook on life tend to be healthier than their "pessimistic counterparts." Specifically, the study found that optimists are 9…
I always find "trendspotting" interesting, and it's especially ubiquitous at the beginning of a new year. Here is a short but interesting article from the Associated Press today that takes a stab at what is on the forefront of home design, and in addition to "drama" taking the lead in the kitchen,…
Washingtonpost.com hosted a live online chat with their personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary yesterday, and she discussed topics from budgeting to retirement planning to simply how to discuss money with a loved one. She even touted what a great resource AARP.org is for retirement planning…