WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Is it better to be
a morning person or
a night owl?
What the science says.
By Laura Kiniry
The key isn’t waking up early—it’s syncing your life to your natural rhythm.
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The Best Strategies for
Consistent Retirement
Spending
By Amy C. Arnott, CFA
Four strategies to consider if you’re looking for a steady ‘paycheck equivalent’ from your retirement portfolio.
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Why many older adults
skip hard candy –
how aging can change
chewing and swallowing
By Sundeep Venkatesan
“Why don’t Grandma and Grandpa eat candy like we do?”
Swallowing is more complex than most people realize
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Coping with Changes
in Walking and Balance
as You Age
By Sarah Azman
You may not talk about it much, but the effort is real. Every walk to the kitchen or trip to the mailbox holds more risk and more weight.
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Researchers Identify
Older Adults Most at Risk
of Heat-Related Illness
...older adults are known to have a higher risk of heat stroke and related death, to have more heat-sensitive chronic conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes, and to be more likely to take medications that impair heat regulation.
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New 40‑Year Study
Links Coffee and Tea to
Sharper Thinking
Later in Life
BY LEILA SHERIDAN
Researchers say moderate caffeine intake could offer brain-health benefits, but the findings stop short of proving cause and effect.
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“The blind man aspires to appreciate
the beauty of the world he cannot see,
while the sighted man stares at his phone.”
― Rajesh`
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Yes, children, there was a time when there were no supermarkets or big-box stores. There were no shopping malls that sold everything from shoes to toilet seats. For us older baby boomers, if we wanted one-stop shopping, we didn't drive twenty miles. We walked, with a shopping cart, to the main street in our neighborhood. Just a few short blocks away, there were stores. Those stores could provide everything the modern mid-century shopper could want.Continue reading >>
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
The 10 Best Travel Hacks
Every Active Retiree
Should Know
By Kathryn Pomroy
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If you’re still
wearing these 8 items,
you’re aging yourself
by at least a decade
By Maya Flores
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Balance Alert:
Have You Noticed These
Subtle Balance Changes?
By Claudine Zuridis
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More Seniors Are Renting
Than Ever Before.
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3 Misconceptions
About Social Security
Spousal Benefits
All Couples Should
Get to the Bottom Of
By Maurie Backman
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Here are 5 smart things to know
about smartphones:
1. Security Matters: Keep your software updated and use strong, unique passwords or biometric authentication to protect your personal data from hacking and theft.2. Battery Health: Proper charging habits, like avoiding full discharges and not overcharging, can extend your phone’s battery lifespan.3. App Permissions: Be cautious about granting apps access to your location, camera, microphone, and contacts. Only allow permissions that are necessary for the app’s functionality.4. Storage Management: Regularly clean out unused apps, photos, and files to keep your device running smoothly and prevent storage from filling up.5. Data Backup: Regularly back up your data to the cloud or an external device to prevent data loss in case of theft, damage, or software issues.↓
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FRIDAY, MARCH 27 , 2026
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MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Older Adults
Skipping Meals
to Cover
Health Care Costs
By Lee Pruitt
Lower and middle-income families are hit the hardest, but the problem affects everyone. Even a significant percentage of high-earning households report making sacrifices.
Patients should seek care immediately if they experience back pain accompanied by pain radiating into the legs, numbness, tingling and ......
About one in 10 older Americans experiences some form of abuse or neglect — something that’s often hidden in plain sight. Why and how do our social support systems fail older adults?
If you’re looking for a breakfast that will please everyone and cut out the need for “second breakfast” this might be it. Read to see why oatmeal is dietitian approved and how it offers so many health benefits.
The SSA wants you to double-check its work through your personalized and free online portal. Your account includes valuable information about your anticipated retirement benefit amount, lifetime taxable wages, Medicare eligibility and more.
When you reach for the phone to share some news and remember, with a small jolt, that he or she isn’t there anymore, it can bring on a profound wave of sadness that’s difficult to shake for days (or weeks, or months).
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“I fought
Sugar Ray Robinson
so many times,
it's a wonder
I don't have diabetes.”
Jake LaMotta
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How can I earn $100 per monthextra non-taxable income.Earning an extra $100 per month in non-taxable income can be achievable through various legal and legitimate methods. Here are some ideas:CONTINUE READING>
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
The Best and Worst States
To Age in Place
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Boomers Want to Replace
This 1 Word Because
It Makes Them Feel Old
By Rachel Paula Abrahamson
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Don’t Rely on Medicare
or Medicaid
for Your Long-Term Care:
What Every Family
Needs to Know
By Richard Miller
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Media depictions of aging
reinforce view of
older adults as dependent
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A longevity researcher
says everyone's too obsessed
with living forever.
Here are his 2 anti-aging
habits instead.
By Julia Pugachevsky
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Common myths about diabetes:
- Myth: Only overweight people get diabetes.Fact: While being overweight increases the risk, diabetes can affect people of all sizes, including those who are normal weight.- Myth: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.Fact: Consuming sugar alone doesn't directly cause diabetes, but a diet high in unhealthy foods can contribute to obesity and insulin resistance, which increase the risk.- Myth: People with diabetes can't eat sweets.Fact: People with diabetes can enjoy sweets in moderation and as part of a balanced diet, with proper blood sugar management.- Myth: Insulin is a cure for diabetes.Fact: Insulin helps control blood sugar but is not a cure. Managing diabetes involves ongoing lifestyle changes and medication.- Myth: Diabetes is not a serious disease.Fact: Diabetes can lead to serious complications like heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and nerve damage if not properly managed.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 , 2026
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