If you’re over 62 and retired, chances are you are now receiving Social Security benefits. That makes you one of millions of older adults who receive Social Security each month, many of whom rely on their Social Security benefits as an important- even primary- source of income once they have…

Aging in a way that allows you to stay strong and healthy involves a combination of essential factors: diet, exercise, sleep, social engagement, stress reduction – you know the drill by now. When it comes to strength, you also likely know that you have to put in the effort to…

You’ve likely seen ads or online videos promoting the “latest” skin care advances and ingredients: those new components that miraculously smooth out your lines and wrinkles, plump your sunken parts, and erase the well-lived years that appear on your face. But is there science behind these claims of new skin…

No doubt you’re well aware of the many health benefits obtained from a daily walk, though with this summer’s heat, you need to also be aware of understanding your walking limits during hot and muggy weather, along with the need to limit sun exposure during peak daytime hours. Fortunately, a…

In our continuing effort to objectively and accurately cover the latest actions of the Federal government to overhaul and change rules and laws related to the Social Security Administration, it’s time for a new update. As you’ll likely remember from previous posts, there has been much chaos and uncertainty over…

When it comes to friendships, there are two sides to the equation. There is the question of how good a friend you are to others, and then there is the question of how you feel about the friends you have (or how you find new friends at your age in…