“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
Don’t Let The Heat Take A Toll On You. Did you know older people are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injury? As we age, our body becomes less efficient at regulating temperature and is unable to generate as much sweat as much as it used to. Here are some
Yes, even yard work can lead to injuries. Here’s how to stay safe. Gardening is more than enjoyable. It’s a meditative and productive – some would even say therapeutic – activity. But, like anything, working smart and staying safe remains a priority. Here’s how to keep yourself free from injury
Whether you’re listening to your favorite music while getting in your daily recommended steps, catching up on your favorite podcast while taking a hike, or enjoying hands-free access to talk on the phone with loved ones, wireless earbuds are a great solution. Their bluetooth connectivity can pair with your phone,
With summer finally here, the grill is out, and we’re ready for some southern style eating. While there has long been love for Memphis and Texas style BBQ, St. Louis also has claim to a unique and delicious style. And thanks to a reader who originally from the Gateway to
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is more than just a noisy nighttime annoyance. The most known symptom of the condition is loud snoring. But OSA also can narrow or close the airway in your throat, which momentarily will cut off breathing and lower blood oxygen levels. Over time, this can have
You probably already know that high blood pressure (HBP) can have a major impact on your health. It’s already well proven that HBP can frequently be at the root of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Now new research is showing that HBP in middle age can increase the risk
Scientists are working on a new solution that could bring a new revolution to dentistry and make implants a thing of the past. Researchers asked a very simple question: why are some species able to reproduce teeth, while humans only get two sets of teeth – our baby and adult
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