March is a great month in Florida – the weather is beautiful, the skies are blue, and the season of festivals and great barbecue is starting up.
March brings with it the amazing holiday of St. Patrick’s Day (read more...
Since the focus of this issue of Lifestyles After 50 is “Healthy Living,” I invite you to consider how you’re doing in each of the dimensions of wellness. Is your Wellness Wheel balanced, or do you have a “flat tire”?
Catching a flight can be a tiring, uncomfortable, and potentially stressful experience at the best of times. Unfortunately, when you have entered your mature years, it can become even more exhausting than usual.
Many women think about their wedding throughout their lives, with some dreaming of their special day, even from childhood. The realization of these dreams can be exciting, but not without some stress.
By Rebecca Fending
According to many news reports, Hurricane Ian was the deadliest storm Florida has seen since 1935. For most of us, Ian showed mercy in passing over our homes. We received wind and rain, but nothing like the...
By Kathy A. Megyeri
"Obtaining hearing aids has helped me hear so much better, stay socially active and hopefully, will prevent future medical maladies. If you are struggling to hear, please don't put off a visit to the audiologist or...
Thumbnail image by Kai Reschke from Pixabay
By Rebecca Fending
Here we are in summery August again. The sweltering heat may be getting to some of us at this point (if I’m not in air conditioning or a body of water,...
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By Rebecca Fending
Behold, the month that truly starts showing the ferocity of summer heat: July. And while it's also Healthy Vision Month, for most, this month includes a plethora of family and friend gatherings,...
Thumbnail image by Larry White from Pixabay
By Kathy A. Megyeri
Did you know that:
“O say, can you see” was originally a poem by Francis Scott Key, who was only 35 years old at the time? The National Anthem tells the story...
Images and recipes by Katherine Cowger
Blackberry, Peach and Basil Cocktail
The perfect refreshing summer sipper, this cocktail highlights blackberries, peaches and basil since it is their peak season. A homemade simple syrup gives this drink a delightful sweetness and makes...
