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Longtime friends Jane Brooks and Joyce Burd decided to combine their skills, Jane as a writer and Joyce as an arts administrator, to bring ballroom dancing to 5th grade classrooms in Philadelphia.
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Well Being Paying attention to personal health and well-being is crucial to living the next chapter of life to the fullest. Whether that means taking a deeper look at spirituality or learning about ways to manage stress, there’s no better time than now to think about your well being.
Quindlen on Quindlen
New York Times best-selling author Anna Quindlen will be discussing her latest work, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, a memoir filled with funny, heartfelt, and wise observations on friendship, faith, and marriage at the Free Library, 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia on May 10th at 12:30 p.m. Quindlen earned the 1992 Pulitzer Prize for commentary for her New York Times column, “Public and Private,” and now writes the “Last Word” bi-weekly column for Newsweek. Her books include the novels Object Lessons and One True Thing. Free, no reservations needed.
De-Clutter...De-Sooner, De-Better
For the person who is facing a move and needs to downsize or for anyone who has reached the point where there is just too much "stuff" in their lives, this article will speak to you...and provide tips on how to make real progress in changing the way you live. A motivational speaker quoted in the article talks about expanding the definition of "tchotchkes," a Yiddish word for knicknacks, to mean "stuff that gets out of control" and can be anything, mental or physical, that is unneeded or unwanted (examples might be electronic equipment, people who are an emotional drain and don't bring joy, or gifts that you never liked from people you do.)
How Does the Supreme Court Decision Affect Elders?
This article in Forbes simplifies the effects on older adults of a "no" vote on the Affordable Care bill from the Supreme Court. Among the areas in jeopardy are Medicaid's health care program, which is now covered through state/federal programs and slated to expand to millions of currently uninsured working people; new long-term services for older adults seeking services at home or in the community; assistance for those receiving Medicare's Part D drug benefit (filling the donut hole); and improvements in how care is delivered to those suffering from chronic diseases. To learn more, click here.
Pets Keep People Healthier
Pet owners know this...and there is a growing body of research to back it up. Pets make people happy and keep them healthier. An increasing number of dogs, cats, and other animals are living in hospital settings, nursing homes, schools, and mental institutions. A study in 1980 found that heart attack patients who owned pets lived longer than those who didn't; a later study showed that petting one's own dog could reduce blood pressure. And animals benefit, as well. Shelter dogs who are regularly walked are better behaved and more adoptable.
Mouthful and Mindful
Relishing what you eat...chewing slowly, enjoying the texture of the food, and stopping when you are full...is the message of those who are devotees of "mindfulness" and possibly, the answer to over-eating and obesity. Mindful eating is not a diet, nor is it about giving up something that you really enjoy. As a growing number of doctors, academics, and culinary experts explain, it is about adopting some of the tenets that Buddhist monks and nuns have known for years about staying healthy, relieving stress, and not developing anxiety over eating. Keep reading...
Are You Heart Smart?
There is so much information around about what it takes to keep your heart healthy that it is hard to know what is actually true and what can possibly be dangerous. How do you make decisions about what to eat, how much to exercise, and how to evaluate medical advice? This article is an interview with two cardiology experts who have written a book to help people make smarter choices about their health. There are lots of good questions answered and a quiz to test your knowledge. This article is a "keeper."
Men Don't Confide in Each Other...Or Do They?
It has long been the accepted belief that men bottle up their feelings and consider it "unmanly" to talk about their doubts, fears, sorrows, and setbacks. This article about the participants in a men's group speaks to a more enlightened and healthy viewpoint... and perhaps a change in the stereotype that only women seek out opportunities to share experiences and confide in their friends.
Men Don't Confide in Each Other...Or Do They?
It has long been the accepted belief that men bottle up their feelings and consider it "unmanly" to talk about their doubts, fears, sorrows, and setbacks. This article about the participants in a men's group speaks to a more enlightened and healthy viewpoint... and perhaps a change in the stereotype that only women seek out opportunities to share experiences and confide in their friends.
Why Can't I Remember Names?
All of us have dealt with the embarrassment of not remembering a person's name and fumbling through a conversation. Are you losing your memory? No. It has to do with names themselves and not impending senility. This article suggests that names are really "arbitary and meaningless" and need to be linked with something else to keep them in mind. Perhaps joining a person's name with their occupation or thinking of something humorous or vivid when you meet. Repetition also works: if you repeat someone’s name back after introductions and use it at least once in conversation, it can can help fix it in your mind.
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