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Sometimes college isn’t a fit. Long classes, followed by strenuous exams and a couple of years of little sleep accompanied by blaring music during study hours, weans people away from the whole university idea. The routine of waking up, going to school, eating, then repeating had its grasp for 18 years. Now, it’s time to […]

Cars might be a modern convenience, but they can also be a pain. Renting a car, calling an Uber or Lyft, navigating unfamiliar public transportation, and hailing taxis are not any of the activities we look forward to on vacation. Plus, driving can be pricey, and we like to be frugal. Skip all the driving […]

On September 19th, I led a conversation on the Friendship Bench about humor. Among other things, we discovered humor — particularly joke-telling, the nature of the jokes being told, and the people to whom they’re told — should be a matter of respect. (Thank you, Phil Williams.) Yet I remain curious: How far should respect […]

Here is One Thing We Can ALL do to Limit Cognitive Decline           My new book, Aging or Alzheimer’s, lists thirty-one “Potentially Modifiable Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Factors.” Hearing loss is one of the most broadly impactful of these, contributing to cognitive decline, dementia, loss of independence, and overall diminished quality of […]

I always think many of our items can be more versatile than we originally thought. That’s why I came up with this idea to showcase what to wear in fall with 1 blazer and yet 10 different looks. Quote of the day: This Facebook video – @Sustainableminimalists The jacket featured here is a mix of […]

Today is Thanksgiving in Canada. This is an important holiday with cultural, historical, and social significance. It serves as a time for Canadians to express gratitude and appreciate the blessings in their lives. Thanksgiving in Canada dates back to the 16th century when English explorer Martin Frobisher held a ceremony to give thanks for surviving […]

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By Jerry Zezima I was born during a blizzard, I am all wet even during droughts and, perhaps a contributing factor to global warming, I am full of hot air. This alone would qualify me to be a television weather expert. But I have made it official by buying a rain gauge and an outdoor […]

There are many ways to exercise to stay in shape, here are a few more: 5. Dancing Dancing is a fun and social way to stay physically active. Whether it’s ballroom dancing, line dancing, or even just moving to your favorite tunes in your living room, dancing improves cardiovascular health, balance, and coordination. It’s also […]