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You probably already know that having high cholesterol levels – especially “bad” LDL – is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. What you may not know is that your diet has a major effect on your cholesterol and other risk factors. What is LDL? LDL stands
The home where you’ve spent your adult life and raised your family is filled with cherished memories. But the potential benefits of downsizing, such as less expenses, less time maintaining your home, and a change of pace – are tempting considerations. Still, there are also potential drawbacks to downsizing. Here
“You can’t predict, but you can prepare”. This old saying is especially relevant to the world we now live in. Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped many things. One of the most significant is how people think about and plan for their retirement. With all the
Association Member Benefits Advisors, or AMBA, may not be a name you’re familiar with yet, but may play an important role in your life already. AMBA’s services and benefits have been helping association members like you for over 65 years. AMBA discovered its mission when realizing hard-working educators lose many
Children Below. Parents Above. Stressed-Out Caregivers in the Middle. In 1981, social worker Dorothy Miller coined the name “the sandwich generation”. The term describes adult children who are “sandwiched” between their aging parents and their own maturing children. Many people thought retirement would be a time to finally be free
Have you ever been dwelling on something that was bothering you and you heard a loved one laughing? Suddenly, your mood is boosted, and your worries are lifted. Laughter is healthy and a powerful elixir for everyone, and older adults especially can benefit from the positive impact on your emotional
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By 2030, every Baby Boomer will finally celebrate their 65th birthday. More people than ever are deciding where they will be spending their hard-earned retirement years. Unsurprisingly, most say that they want to continue living independently and at home. After all, as Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote: “Home is the nicest
Did you know that April 4 is National School Librarian Day and April 16 is National Librarian Day? These are both great opportunities to be thankful for all the help and knowledge that librarians provide. From children’s story-time to literacy classes, libraries offer a wealth of free public resources. Most
International Jazz Day Is April 30. Begun in November 2011 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, International Jazz Day highlights jazz and its diplomatic role in uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is the culmination of April as Jazz Appreciation Month. Both events