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

Is Binge Watching Hazardous to your Health?

01/05/202101/06/2021

by Ellen Blake originally posted 8.10.2019 updated 1.5.2021 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

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.

Considering Hip or Knee Replacement? 5 Benefits of Outpatient Surgery

12/09/202012/11/2020

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

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!)

11/05/202012/16/2020

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

Top 12 Clear Window Face Masks for Visible Expression (UPDATED)

11/05/202011/05/2020

originally published 7/10/2020 updated 11/5/20 PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN! We update this list as new products come on the market. Communication problems in today's world of Covid19. Under the best of times, some of us don't communicate all that well, unfortunately. Face masks that cover our mouths and expressions make it even harder

9 Tips to Lower Your Cost for Medications During Covid-19

10/23/202010/24/2020

by Ellen Blake Medication costs are on the rise Do you struggle to pay for your medications, especially now during this difficult time? If so, you are not alone. Many of us do. Even with health insurance, lots of Americans cannot afford drugs critical for their health. Life is difficult if you

How Will You Celebrate Thanksgiving 2020? There are No Easy Answers

10/22/202011/10/2020

by Ellen Blake There are no easy answers this year This year, for the first time since we moved to Texas more than twenty years ago, we planned to travel to New York to join our extended families for Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving dinners are generally quiet, and though special with my husband,

Is Wine Your Go-To Comfort While Quarantined? Will Your Drinking Continue After?

10/16/202010/16/2020

by Ellen Blake originally posted 4/30/2020 updated 10/16/20 8/24/2020 update - binge drinking and Covid19 It's October now and six months later, Covid19 continues to rock our world; no part of life remains untouched. Life is increasingly unpredictable and much of the economy devastated. People drink more than ever now to dull their pain,

Why Are Video Calls So Exhausting? 4 Tips to Combat Zoom Fatigue

10/05/202010/08/2020

by Ellen Blake originally posted 5/23/2020 updated 10/5/2020 Video calls - a necessary evil? Much of the world shifted in early 2020 from in-person meetings to online due to the coronavirus. Early on, I believed the technology was a blessing. After all, video platforms such as Zoom provide an easy way for people

3 Ways to Challenge Your Comfort Zones to Achieve Success

09/30/202009/30/2020

by Stephanie Gonzalez Consider our comfort zones challenged during the pandemic According to the Cambridge Business English Dictionary, “comfort zone” is “a situation in which you feel comfortable and without the need to do anything new or difficult”. Comfort zones offer solace. But comfort zones also shrink our worlds. This year kicked most of

Coping With Loss in a World Without Hugs and Kisses (Due to Coronavirus)

09/06/202009/09/2020

by Leslie Farin originally posted April 10, 2020 Updated September 6, 2020 Update: New ways to cope with grief Here we are still in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic five months after I wrote the post below. Crazy. Who knew the situation would continue through most of 2020? We are all ready to

Covid19 Humor at It’s Best! 10 Hilarious Gift Items for a Good Laugh

08/28/202008/29/2020

We can all use a good laugh every now and then, but it's even more important now! Funny face masks, glasses and more provide relief from Covid-19 and the craziness of our world today. All the items below make great quarantine gifts for loved ones. Check out the items below

The Dentist Will See You Now…Do You Want to Go?

08/19/202009/18/2020

by Leslie Farin Have you been to the dentist lately? When did you last see your dentist? I haven’t been to mine in more than 9 months. I only know because I received a postcard in the mail today from the dental office. I’m usually diligent about my dental hygiene, and before

YOUR VOTE MATTERS

08/12/202008/13/2020

Let your voice be heard...We at 50Plus-Today want everyone to be part of the November 2020 election. It's easy - spread the word! Helpful resources for voting in the U.S. in the 2020 election: CONFIRM YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION Check if you are registered to vote and verify your polling location. REGISTER TO VOTE Visit Vote.gov to register

Covid19 Complicates the Expat Experience

08/06/202008/07/2020

by Edd & Cynthia Staton Covid19 in a foreign country (In our case, Ecuador) Last year we wrote a fun and informative series for 50Plus-Today readers called “Taking the ‘Foreign’ Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country.” The final installment focused on daily life in Cuenca, Ecuador, our home for the past