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4 top tips for upgrading your health and wellness routine

(BPT) - For many, the longer days, warmer temperatures, and blooming flowers of spring and summer bring a renewed sense of energy and motivation to paint the garage or freshen up the garden. However, …

3 Ways Seniors Can Redefine Retirement Through Community Connection

(Family Features) Instead of letting age define their circumstances, older Americans are transforming their communities through creativity, commitment and service. Consider these ways older adults can get involved in their communities.

3 Ways Older Adults Can Pay It Forward: Redefine retirement through community connection

(Family Features) Everyone benefits when older adults remain engaged, independent and included. Consider these ways older adults can get involved in their communities.

As more physicians approach retirement age, are we prepared for the shortfall?

DocBuddy cited data from the Health Resources and Services Administration to visualize the projected shortages in the health care industry, specifically among physicians.

Learn How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud

(Family Features) Anyone on Medicare is at risk of Medicare-related fraud, and the Medicare program continues to warn people to watch out for scammers who steal Medicare Numbers and other personal information to exploit beneficiaries' benefits.

Why your skin isn't getting the most out of your beauty sleep

(BPT) - If you're looking to improve your skin's appearance, ask yourself: What are you doing for your skin while you're asleep? Because about one-third of your day is spent sleeping, make the most …

Cities with the most singles 65 and over

Because Market used data from the 2021 American Community Survey five-year estimates to determine which U.S. cities have the most singles over 65.

Calling All Bearded Men Who Do Good, While Looking Good

(BPT) - Are you changing the world for the better? If you’re rocking a beard, chances are your answer is "YES!" In fact, a recent study by Wahl found that men with beards are 13% more …

Fond farewell

Thirty-five years ago, at Thanksgiving, I moved to Minnesota from my Philadelphia home. I relocated back to my hometown in time for Passover and Easter. In November 1988, the Twin Cities were cold …

10 guidelines for a strong, long and happy life

Some time ago, after suffering the shocking and unexpected loss of my still young husband, Martijn, while we were living in Europe, I experienced what is called traumatic grief. In addition to a year …

Gifts of season give reason to reflect

HyggeCertainly, the long, cold, dark Minnesota winters can spark a melancholia for some. Yet frigid temperatures and spare daytime hours can also create the mood to hibernate, as other creatures of …

Warming up for winter

Ever been accused of having a thin skin? When it comes to maintaining proper body temperature, this old adage is no joke. As we age, our metabolic rate decreases and our skin literally thins. Often, …

Subversive Sirens imagine a better world

The world of queer synchronized swimming is very small. But the Subversive Sirens, a non-binary synchronized swimming team out of Minnesota, is making a big splash. (Forgive the pun.) Advocating …

Access-Friendly Sliding Doors Create Pathways to Easier Living

(BPT) - As aging in place and multi-generational households continue trending, integrating universal design into homes has become essential. Improvements, such as wider doorways for accessibility, …

Best county to retire in every state

Stacker looks at the best county to retire in every state according to Niche's 2020 ratings. Some factors that determined the rankings include cost of living, crime rate, and population over the age of 65.

Arson fires at Stevens House

The Minneapolis Park and RecreaCon Board Park Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving three recent arson fires at the Stevens House, located at 4901 South Minnehaha Park …

MFD commemorates 30th anniversary of first all-women fire crew

Current and former fire department staff, city officials, friends and family joined together at Minneapolis Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave.) on Sept. 23, 2022, to honor the four members of the …

WHERE PAST AND PRESENT MEET

Before Lake Street was a popular hub of Minneapolis, it was a rural area where farming was prevalent. There were rarely any streetcars or buses that rode up and down the street, but rather, horses …

Repairs coming to historic park buildings

The Ard Godfrey House, John H. Stevens House, and Longfellow House are scheduled for repairs this fall as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate historic structures located in Minneapolis parks. …

It’s Cheatham Avenue now

Dight Ave is no longer named after a man who launched a crusade to bring the eugenics movement to Minnesota and wrote fan letters to Hitler. Instead, it has been renamed to honor John Cheatham, a man …

Eisai Is Pioneering Alzheimer’s Research and Working to Improve the Experience of People Living with the Disease

(BPT) - Sponsored by Eisai Inc.Understanding Alzheimer’s diseaseDementia — a term that encompasses a group of disorders that can affect memory, language, and thinking — can have …

3 tips on how to be a savvy spender this summer

(BPT) - Summer is the season of events — from graduations and BBQs to weddings and holiday weekends, these next few months are filled with exciting plans. As commitments add up, so can the …

Got retinal disease? Retina specialists’ unique imaging tools can help preserve vision

(BPT) - Advances in early detection and treatment of retinal diseases made possible by retina specialists can preserve sight and virtually eliminate vision loss from conditions such as age-related …

Protect Yourself from Medicare Scams

(Family Features) Anyone on Medicare is at risk of Medicare-related fraud, and the Medicare program continues to warn people to watch out for scammers who steal Medicare Numbers and other personal information to exploit beneficiaries' benefits.

Four Ways to Save on Celebrations this Season

(BPT) - The arrival of spring brings excitement and anticipation for the many milestone celebrations that will take place. And, it’s not just the annual Mother’s and Father’s Day, …

Not the pound you think you know

The Minneapolis city animal control facility isn’t the grim place many picture.“For a long time, this place would have been called a pound with all the negative aspects that …

CANS FOR SAM

Longfellow residents Linda Featherstone and her husband Frank Forkins have helped neighborhood cats and dogs to have healthier and happier lives for the past 25 years. Working with pet owners who …

FELINES FIND 'FUREVER' HOMES

Longtime Feline Rescue volunteer Nancy Miller writes monthly newsletters and works as a shift lead. “I love this work because I see first-hand the difference that volunteering makes in the …

Free helping dogs

Can Do Canines announces that there is currently less waiting time than normal for clients who need one of the following types of assistance dogs: Mobility Assist Dog, Hearing Assist Dog, Diabetes …

'Rudy (in his red hoodie sweater) makes our lives better'

"As someone who lived alone for many years, my dogs and cats have always been an important daily life-line for me, providing consistent companionship, instantaneous cuddles, and immense comfort. My …

A personalized approach to health care

When your physician looks like you and understands your culture, studies have shown your health outcomes are better.Knowing that, Dr. Julia Joseph-Di Caprio, a Black physician, decided to open Leap …

FOSTER THE FAMILY

What do you do when a foster child you have raised for several years is suddenly going home to her birth parents? How do you react the first time the school principal calls you in to discuss a …

Best time to prune most plants is late winter

As fall turns to winter, you may be looking at the bare, brown branches in your yard and wondering when to cut them back. Overall, the answer is not yet! But there’s lots to think about before …

Seward Co-ops’s changing of the guard

Local grocer Seward Co-op’s 50th anniversary is coming to a close this year, but there’s also another significant occasion taking place where many folks shop for sustainable and fair …

GREAT TOILET PAPER CHALLENGE AT MINNEHAHA FOOD SHELF

The Minnehaha Food Shelf has seen an enormous increase in demand for its services since the first of the year and several area churches have stepped up to try to meet the demand by collecting a …

Supporting seniors in the ‘new normal’: Tips for combating social isolation and loneliness

(BPT) - For many Americans, life today feels typical — we’re back in school, returning to the office and are enjoying our hobbies and social lives. Connecting in-person with friends and …

10 walkable cities popular with seniors

Because Market ranked 10 cities for their walkability and populations aged 65 and older, citing data from Walkscore and the Census Bureau.