December 31, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Health and Wellness, Lifestyles
Few things are more symbolic of the coming of a new year than making health resolutions that more often than not get abandoned in coming months. The trick? Make it simple. “As ...
Read More » December 21, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Columns, Faith
“I know you know!” the seven-year-old insisted. Large snowflakes melted on the windshield as I drove with my grandson to the pharmacy near our house. “Pleeease,” he begged. “Just tell me. The ...
Read More » November 28, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Health and Wellness, Lifestyles, News
Despite the joy of the holiday season, the end of Daylight Saving Time marked the start of the winter blues for many people. “A more serious version of winter blues is called ...
Read More » November 22, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Faith, Health and Wellness, Lifestyles
When a disastrous fire thrust RJ Thesman’s father into trauma-induced dementia, she and her family began to learn firsthand about what’s involved in caregiving. While RJ’s mother, a nurse, was sure she ...
Read More » November 21, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Health and Wellness, Lifestyles
As cold weather approaches that means it’s time to cut back on outdoor activities and hibernate during the winter. Right? Not so fast. “There is a seasonality to physical activity levels,” said ...
Read More » October 19, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Health and Wellness, Lifestyles
Happiness seems to be in short supply with all of the turmoil in the world today. The good news is that small, unexpected things can bring a smile when it’s needed most, ...
Read More » September 6, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Faith, Health and Wellness
Americans, even many Christians, are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. The U.S. Surgeon General calls loneliness a public health threat on par with smoking or obesity. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said ...
Read More » August 31, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Books, Entertainment, Faith, Lifestyles, News
Liturgies Against Dementia: Inside Margaret Sayers’ ‘Lest We Forget: A Christian Response To Dementia’. Philosopher James K.A. Smith defines liturgy as a physical or embodied practice that infuses noncognitive dispositions and skills ...
Read More » August 31, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Finances, Lifestyles, News, Tech & Science
The joke may be on teens who think they know more about tech than their folks. A new study finds supposedly tech-savvy teens are falling for online scams at a higher rate ...
Read More » June 25, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Faith, Family, Health and Wellness, News
Former President Jimmy Carter, who has been under hospice care for three months, continues to be in good spirits while living at home with his wife, Rosalynn. “They’re just meeting with family ...
Read More » June 22, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Local, News
Did you know that about 180 million workers will pay Social Security taxes in 2023? If you are one of the nearly 94% of workers in the U.S. that are covered by ...
Read More » June 14, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Local, News, Travel
Keeping the kids entertained all summer while staying on budget is a challenge that every family faces. Fortunately, the Kansas City area offers a wide range of free options. Metro Voice is ...
Read More » June 9, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Lifestyles, News
The key to a flavor-packed spaghetti made from pantry ingredients is making the most of the garlic. We mince our garlic to make sure that all of it cooks at the same ...
Read More » March 9, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, National, News, Politics & Policy
Scams involving Social Security are reaching crisis levels with tens of thousands falling victim to the crimes each year. The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are ...
Read More » February 3, 2023 50+ Lifestyles, Health and Wellness, Lifestyles, News
Researchers have found another benefit of marriage — a reduced risk of dementia. Researchers, predominantly from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, looked at the marital status of adults aged 44 through ...
Read More » December 8, 2022 50+ Lifestyles, Finances, News, Politics & Policy
A new rule from the Biden administration makes it easier for big investment fiduciaries and corporate plan managers to invest trillions in “woke” causes that the workers may not support. Known as ...
Read More » December 7, 2022 50+ Lifestyles, Entertainment, News, TV and Streaming
Dolly Parton was not afraid to share the true meaning of Christmas on her recent television special. “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” debuted on NBC, telling a fictional story of Parton and her ...
Read More » September 29, 2022 50+ Lifestyles, Health and Wellness, Lifestyles, News
If there’s a retired individual in your life, chances are, they’re experiencing loneliness. Studies have found that isolation and loneliness are significant factors for decline in health as a person ages. During ...
Read More » September 23, 2022 50+ Lifestyles, Church & Ministry, Missouri News, News
Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries has taken over two Missouri nursing and long-term care facilities, one of which was ready to close. Now coming under the Baptist Homes umbrella of facilities is ...
Read More » April 23, 2022 50+ Lifestyles, Finances
One of the most overlooked, but perhaps most important, aspects of income planning is taxes and how they relate to retirement and Social Security. Taxation on Social Security benefits works differently than ...
Read More » March 11, 2022 50+ Lifestyles, Finances
When it comes to giving during retirement, there is one place that many are likely giving far more than they should: the Internal Revenue Service. As we’ve pointed out in previous articles ...
Read More » February 20, 2022 50+ Lifestyles, Columns, Finances, Health and Wellness
One in five Americans is currently an unpaid caregiver, and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, that number is on the rise.1 Caring for a family member can be complex. While ...
Read More » February 15, 2022 50+ Lifestyles, Health and Wellness, Lifestyles
A new study on “superagers” shows how to keep your brain firing on all cylinders. When it comes to retirement, experts recommend that everyone do some hard thinking. By this, they mean ...
Read More » January 26, 2022 50+ Lifestyles, Health and Wellness, Lifestyles, News
A new study finds that if Americans were active just 10 more minutes per day, it could save lives. The estimated number of saved lives is 110,000 if those between 40 and ...
Read More » December 13, 2021 50+ Lifestyles, Faith, Find God, News
At age 75, Dolly Parton has never been more popular. However, she wants people to look to God instead of her. “I don’t want to be worshiped, because there’s a scripture in ...
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