October’s Recipe: Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Sausage & Cranberries
Welcome to October! For foodies, this is one of the best months of the year. Fall produce is in full swing, farmers markets are overflowing with autumn's best flavors, from cauliflower to apples and pumpkins, and hearty, satisfying foods and flavors are in full effect. This recipe has it all: comforting roasted winter veggies, lean protein from the chicken sausage, fiber from the quinoa,...Read More
Getting Older? So Are Your Eyes. Look Out for These Common Vision Problems.
As we get older, it's normal to notice some vision problems. Issues like difficulty telling colors apart and taking more time to adapt to changes in the amount of light are all too common. Daily activities like looking at a computer screen or exchanging text messages on your phone or spending time outside without protective sunglasses can increase risks for eyestrain and vision problems....Read More
Successful Retirement Starts with Smart Financial Choices
Currently, nearly 10,000 people in the United States turn 65 years old every day. By 2028, that number will reach nearly 12,000 people a day. That adds up to millions of people leaving the workforce every year. Are they prepared for a successful retirement? Americans are living, on average, more than two decades after the traditional retirement age of 65. The average 65-year-old American...Read More
The Fountain of Youth Can Be Found in Friendships: The Health Benefits of Staying Social
Spending time with friends isn’t just great fun - it turns out there are profound health benefits for your mind and body as well. Smaller social circles and losing friends is common as we get older, but it turns out that making the effort to stay social reaps important benefits. Connecting with others and forging meaningful relationships increases mental health and well-being,...Read More