Does Your Spouse Share Your Retirement Goals? 6 Tips From a Retired Husband To Ease the Transition

03/21/202203/24/2022

by Peter Keers Communication is key when planning for retirement... I'll never forget the shocked look on my wife's face when I said, "I'm retiring in two months." I was surprised at her reaction. During the prior year, we frequently discussed (I thought) the idea of my retirement after 40 years of work.

Considering Hip or Knee Replacement? 5 Benefits of Outpatient Surgery

03/15/202203/15/2022

by Dr. Adam Wright, Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon Do you need a hip or knee replacement? Has your doctor told you that you may need a hip replacement? Are you concerned that the nagging pain on the inside of your knee means you might need a knee replacement? For most people, the

Is Binge Watching Hazardous to your Health?

02/06/202202/13/2022

by Ellen Blake Are you a binge watcher? You might be a binge watcher if you sometimes sit down to watch one show and two or three hours later you're still in front of the TV with your eyes starting to glaze over. I'd like to say I'm not a binger, that I'm

Opinion: Now is a GREAT Time to Travel!

08/08/202108/10/2021

By Edd and Cynthia Staton, America’s best known experts on moving abroad and expat life. International travel 2021: Our personal experiences We just arrived in the U.S. after spending more than 2 months exploring six locations in Mexico. Our travels took us from the Yucatán peninsula to the Caribbean coast to the

Long Term Covid19 Symptoms and Other Good Reasons to See a Pulmonologist

03/22/202103/30/2021

sponsored post by Leslie Farin Breathing is underrated Eve Ensler, the American playwright and performer once said, "I wake up every day and I think, I'm breathing! It's a good day!" I love this quote that reminds us to be grateful. The vast majority of us take breathing for granted. It happens naturally, day in

As the World Opens Up…Are You Ready to Lose the Lockdown Loungewear?

03/09/202103/13/2021

by Sara Heron, Owner, Personal Style and Color Coach Lockdown loungewear - the new norm All our lives turned upside down as a result of the worldwide pandemic this past year. Covid19 presented unprecedented challenges and forced many to live an unfamiliar life. Our lives became a rollercoaster of emotion that tested

Covid19 Vaccine in North Texas UPDATE

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03/08/202103/15/2021

Covid19 Vaccine North Texas UPDATE Use the following links to make an appointment for your vaccine For: Phase 1A, 1B, 1C, or eligible school or childcare personnel Vaccine Signup Information: Collin | Dallas | Denton | Tarrant Week 14 Vaccine Allocation (ALL OF TEXAS) – 03/14/21 (PDF) Spring 2021 is the best estimate of when vaccine will be available for

Covid19 Vaccine Safety: Separating Fact From Fiction

03/06/202103/09/2021

by Ellen Blake Covid19 Vaccine Safety: What's true and what's not? With so much information about the Covid-19 vaccines online and in the news, it's important to know what's true and what's not. Vince Venditto, PhD, assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Science, works overtime

Weathering a Storm in the Midst of a Pandemic

02/27/202102/28/2021

by Leslie Farin How many natural disasters can we cope with at one time? After almost an entire year since Covid-19 invaded our lives, I continue to hunker down at home. I love my home, but spending so much time cooped up is not something I enjoy. Flaws in the house I

Post Vaccination Flying – Are You Ready to Get On Board?

02/09/202102/10/2021

by Debra Kerper How do you feel about air travel right now? If you're like me, you dream of a life that looks "near normal" and yearn to board an airplane bound for destinations near and far. Some people, all ages, already started traveling by air again - or perhaps never stopped.

Covid-19 Vaccine Hub Information – Collin, Dallas, Tarrant, Denton Counties

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02/08/202102/21/2021

North Texas Vaccine Hubs The state of Texas has a plan to help patients get their vaccines soon. Large vaccine hubs are in place to make vaccinations more accessible to the communities that need them, while also serving larger groups of people quickly. Everyone is encouraged to register for a vaccine

6 Ways to Find Out Where to Get the Covid 19 Vaccine in Your State

01/20/202101/21/2021

Current guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control As the Covid-19 supply is limited right now, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released their recommendations to local, state and federal governments regarding who should receive the vaccine first. Check the CDC's vaccination recommendations here. The CDC guidelines provide helpful guidance, however

The Infinite Resource: Breathing

01/20/202102/03/2021

originally posted 3.25.2020 updated 1.20.2021 by Linda Benkö People often ask me what I do for work. My response is usually something like, "It has to do with a physical process every human being does around 20,000 times per day. I help people breathe". "But I already breathe. All the time.“ Yes, we all

The Truth About Covid-19 and Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

01/09/202101/09/2021

by Dr. Ron Kline COVID-19 does WHAT? By now, most of us are familiar with the symptoms of COVID-19 infections. The common ones include fever, cough, loss of taste and smell and breathing problems. We know the more severe cases require hospitalization, possibly in the ICU and on a ventilator. With the

Micro Weddings Trending During Pandemic Times

01/06/202101/06/2021

sponsored post Just Say I Do You or a family member is ready to say “I Do” and you don’t want to put it off until who knows when. Your carefully constructed and thoughtful wedding plans simply don’t work with the current pandemic restrictions, and suddenly, the arrangements for your magical day

Opinion: What Can We Expect in 2021?

01/05/202101/05/2021

By Bob Hampton, CPA/PFS, ChFC The year ahead Most of us approach a new year with hopes of better times to come. This past year, the pandemic wreaked havoc on our health and economies around the world, making 2020 difficult for many. The new year brings a Covid-19 vaccine and a new

Covid19 Pandemic: How to Help Those in Need

12/16/202012/20/2020

originally posted 3/22/2020 updated 12/16/2020 We are all affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but some individuals more so than others. Food insecurity is twice as high as before the pandemic. If you are able to help and wondering the best way to do so, below are a few reputable organizations accepting donations.

A Holiday Like No Other – Pandemic Holiday Gift Ideas

11/19/202011/23/2020

by Arlen Hollis Kane Gift Ideas for the Covid-Era No one comes close to me in my love for jewelry, furs, silk pajamas, Italian leather anything. Paris Hilton may think she’s tops in glitz, but she’s a lightweight. Carrying a small dog around in a fancy little purse, even if that

Grieving Your Usual Holiday Traditions? This Year Won’t Be Business as Usual

11/18/202011/23/2020

by Leslie Farin It's November, and Covid-19 is still a "thing" It did not occur to me in early 2020 when the world first shut down that Covid-19 would still be a "thing" at the end of the year. But here it is November, and the virus still affects all of our

More Than 75 Things to Do at Home While “Social Distancing” (Mostly Free!)

11/05/202003/13/2021

by 50Plus-Today The world is starting to open up, but many of us still spend a lot of time at home. We the many businesses around the world that continue to offer new online channels with unique activities to help pass the time. Check back often as we update our list