WHEN I PUT TOGETHER AND DELIVERED THIS, MY FATHER WAS STILL ALIVE. HE GREW UP DURING THE DEPRESSION IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, AND LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF HIS LIFE IN THIS LAND. I TRIED TO MOLD THIS TALK THROUGH HIS EYES – A MAN WITH A BOUNDLESS ZEST FOR LIFE, ITS CHALLENGES, AND A KEEN […]
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The Surprising Science Behind Increasing Happiness in Later Life You can be more joyful as we age. Contrary to what some may think, data shows that happiness is high for young adults, then bottoms in late forties only to increase as we age. Positive changes in personality result from more emotional stability, conscientious and agreeableness
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There is a right way and a wrong way to sleep. You need a night of quality sleep to feel well. It can improve your health, mood, longevity and digestion. Mattresses are almost always on sale or that’s what it seems. It’s hard to pick one out in a store. It’s a little better if
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Physical activity is very important for brain health. Recent research shows that it helps to reduce depression and build a bigger brain to offset age related cognitive decline. Studies at the University of Limerick and Iowa State looked at resistance exercise like weight lifting and body weight exercises since they may help in treatment of
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Venting a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it’s not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests. If one’s response to anger is to let it out physically or verbally, then it appears to just reinforce the response instead of acting in a less harmful manner. Instead, techniques often used
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Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life (Arnold Schwarzenegger) Arnold is a three episode TV series on Netflix with Schwarzenegger narrating his life story. The first part is his growing up in rural Austria and starting his bodybuilding journey. The second is his life in California and making movies. The last episode is about his time
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Eight Brutal Truths Everyone Should Realize Earlier In Life 1. Material possessions won’t make you better or happier. 2. You can’t make everyone happy. If it is your goal, you are bound to lose yourself. 3. Being perfect is unrealistic, Being a better version of yourself should be what you pursue. 4. Your achievements and
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It is said that happiness is a choice but, in this world, a positive attitude sometimes seems elusive. Small, intentional, things can make our community more positive and content. Think about how these phrases sound and are they better than what you might usually say. “I get to…” reframing from “have to” and instead say,
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From an article in House Beautiful by Stefanie Waldek, June 5, 2023 According to real estate agents, these changes make the biggest impact on the bottom line. You remember the first rule of real estate, right? Location, location, location. Well, that applies to what drives home sales, too. “Bidding wars are typically driven by high
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Dementia – A Growing Concern I think that we all know of someone, a friend, loved one or relative, who is/has dementia. In a recent article in the HuffPost (week of May 20, 2023), it was reported that one of three people will develop dementia in their lifetime in the UK. Over half of
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