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“Your happiness muscles can atrophy,” says psychologist Scott Glassman. From ice cream to chats with a stranger and more, here are eight ways to flex those muscles.
How to Be Happy: 8 Simple Habits to Help You Find Joy
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COVID-19 and countless worldwide crises have left people feeling isolated and sad. Learn about 8 habits that can help you find your happiness.Experts and experienced gardeners share their top tips for successful gardening.
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Experts and experienced gardeners share their top tips for successful gardeningNot long ago, it was assumed that cognitive decline was just a natural part of aging. In the past decade, though, researchers have been studying ways to slow down that process.
Beyond Yoga: Elevating Mind-Body Exercise to Battle Cognitive Decline
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Combining physical activity with cognitive training yields better results than either alone. Here’s what you can do.Containers bursting with flowers and foliage add “wow” to a patio or porch. But how can you take ornamental pots from ordinary to extraordinary? Here's how to get started.
8 Ways to Create Gorgeous Container Gardens at Your Home
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Learn some techniques to consider to produce beautiful flowers and plants in space-saving containers that can help transform your outdoor space.Don't go tossing your mismatched socks and ripped shirts in the trash — almost all household textiles can be recycled. Here's how and where to do it:
Trash Talk About Frayed Fashion: Donating Unwanted Clothing and Textiles
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Mismatched socks? Ripped shirts? Use this easy guide to learn how and where to donate these and other used clothing items.Here's how to wipe your data clean before recycling computers, smartphones, tablets.
How to Remove the Personal Data From Your Devices
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Reselling your electronics is good for your wallet and the planet. Find out how to scrub data from your devices before putting them on the market.Every so often, a new buzzword seems to come out of nowhere and suddenly feel ubiquitous. Right now, that word is "metaverse." Next Avenue breaks it down for you here:
Your Hitchhiker's Guide to the Metaverse
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Think the metaverse is just for gamers and Gen Z? Think again.Believe it or not, but every year about 17,000 adults ages 65 and older end up in the emergency room after taking a tumble out of their comfy recliner chairs. Here are five home hazards that may surprise you — and ways they can be avoided.
5 Surprising Home Hazards and How to Avoid Them
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Did you know that at-home mishaps account for as many as 2.9 million annual injuries by adults 65-plus? Find out how to avoid potentially injuring yourself.Today, Nonna Pia (@nonnapiaa) has over 2.6 million followers on TikTok. Her fans adore her, calling her "amazing" and "a treasure."
Grab a Plate with Nonna Pia — TikTok's Favorite Italian Grandmother
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Pia Quaglieri, 83, is passing down cooking traditions to her family – and her 2.6 million followersA few brave souls had fun on tutu Tuesday...life is better when you are laughing!
Spirt week was really fun! Love putting smiles on our residents faces! Miss you Cindi Guyer and Jadine Jun Cabrera
Awww …. You all look fantastic!!! Hi to all my PVMC&AL FAMILY. I love and miss you all💜❤️😘
You all look great!
A lot of new faces♥️
Some common storage mistakes can affect food quality and shorten shelf life. Try these tips to help preserve quality and freshness.
8 Common Foods You May Not Be Storing Correctly
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Learn how to keep food safe and extend its shelf life with these storage tips. Our guide shows how to store food, spices and oils so they stay fresh longer."Despite the range in our ages, from late 50s to early 70s, all four of us are suffering memory slippages."
If Memory Serves, Forgetting Isn't Unusual
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Short-term memory can sometimes be in disarray (who is that actor?) causing worry to creep inPhysical activity can boost memory, improve thinking, even lower dementia risks — and it’s not too late to start. Here are some exercises to try.
5 Brain Exercises That Can Keep Your Mind Sharp
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Studies show that physical activity can help lower risk of dementia by enhancing connections between neurons. Learn the best workouts for your brain.Here's how to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed.
Houseplants are an accessible and inexpensive hobby, even if you have trouble keeping plants alive for 40 days, let alone 40 years. But experts say, just follow these basic rules.
10 Indoor Plants for Beginners
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Looking for some ideas of indoor plants you can’t kill? Consider purchasing a peace lily, snake plant, orchid or 7 others that are easy to grow.Contact Us Today
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