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Smart and Safe Travel: Essential Travel Safety Tips for Traveling Solo

So, travel is a big part of your retirement planning. After years spent in meetings, at worksites, or in an office cubicle, you’ve earned the right to go out and see as much of the great, wide world as you desire. Traveling is popular for many people of all ages, and especially for those who…
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Strong Ankles, Steady Steps: Why Ankle Strength Matters

Most of us seldom give much thought to our ankles, unless something goes wrong. But ankle strength is crucial to helping prevent falls and injuries and maintaining independence and quality of life. Falls and injuries are common and can occur any time without warning. We’ll give some suggestions for assessing your ankle strength and improving…
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The Fine Wine Effect: Why You Have the Edge as an Older Man

Listen up, distinguished gentleman. While these youngsters are busy perfecting their TikTok dances and debating which protein powder will give them those extra bicep millimeters, you’re quietly dominating life with your secret weapons: that distinguished hairline and those stylish reading glasses. That’s right—you’re not just surviving, you’re thriving, and here’s why. You’ve Mastered the Art…
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Get Ripped at 50+: Strength Training is Crucial for Your Health

Maintaining physical strength is important, not just for appearance but for overall health, independence, and quality of life. The good news is that it’s never too late to begin strength training, and the health benefits multiply with regular practice. Why Strength Matters More as We Age After age 30, we men naturally begin losing muscle…
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Stay Safe Out There: Practical Strategies for Personal Self Defense

As we age, our physical capabilities naturally change, but the need for personal safety remains constant. For older men, self-defense requires a strategic approach that leverages experience and wisdom while keeping in mind physical realities. In this post, we offer some practical self-defense concepts. Understanding the Changing Landscape of Personal Safety The self-defense needs of…
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Staying Socially Vibrant: Social Fitness in Retirement

The Changing Landscape of Connection The need to maintain social connections with other people is lifelong and never static. Maintaining connections becomes even more crucial as we get older. The Harvard Study of Adult Development, a groundbreaking research project spanning decades, has uncovered a profound truth: relationships are the cornerstone of human happiness and health.…
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How to Keep Your Prostate Happy

There’s a good chance that you, or other men you know, have experienced prostate problems. Half of all men over age 60 have prostate issues. The most common of these is an enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Prostate enlargement does not necessarily lead to prostate cancer or sexual problems but can affect…
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Five Must-Visit Travel Destinations

Are you thinking of traveling abroad but aren’t sure where to go? We can help! Travel is one of the most popular activities among retirees. In addition to visiting family and friends, many retirees are interested in travel for a change of scenery, to experience new cultures and cuisines, for relaxation, and for physical and…
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Tips For Supporting Your Children and Grandchildren

Supporting our children, regardless of their age, is one of our most crucial responsibilities as parents, and, arguably, one of our biggest sources of happiness. The love and support we give our children has a life-long effect. As our children grow, the way we provide emotional and practical support evolves, but we still keep the…
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How to Find Your Purpose

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” You were probably asked this when you were a child. My answer changed at least a dozen times as I was growing up. I had no idea, really, but I felt like the world was a wide-open field, ready for me to explore. Later, in…
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