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Why (and how) you should Snapchat with your kids and grandkids
Three reasons this social media craze is for you, too.
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Miriam Queensen: The beat of a different drummer
For empty nester Miriam Queensen of Golden Valley, taking up the drums was life changing in multiple ways.
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Get back to work! Why working past 'retirement age' is beneficial
Working past the traditional retirement age is good for your mind, your body and the economy.
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The benefits for strength training as you age
Resistance exercise may help you lose weight and prolong your life.
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Will you really be able to work into your 70s?
Many need or want to. Here's what may be necessary to do it.
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Profiles of four people who found 'encore' careers
Four individuals who reinvigorated their lives with new careers after retirement.
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My Good Life: The psychologist is IN
Trapped in a post-retirement malaise, Richard Demers had a life-changing encounter with a counselor at an art fest.
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Retirees are an anxious bunch
Financial advisers say seniors need to take a deep breath and not make any rash decisions.
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My Good Life: Becoming my father's caregiver
For Sarah Howard, taking care of her dad while he was in a nursing home was a "life-changing," emotional experience.
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A Minnesota kid, a trap and an outdoors lesson
The author was young and had grand visions, and the west metro of yesteryear was ripe for the taking.
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Mayo survey finds 30-somethings less optimistic about aging
First-ever national survey on attitudes toward health and aging found that Americans in their 30s are the least likely to believe they will age better than their parents.
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And my calculated life expectancy is...
Want to live longer? For starters, exercise and manage stress.
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U nursing school is studying the effectiveness of Healthsense monitors
U nursing school is studying the effectiveness of Healthsense monitors with Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Jim and Meg Clemens: Seeking some relief from the demands of caregiving
"Part of caregiving is being very organized. He's darned lucky he's got me."
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Kathleen Stuck sees caregiving from two sides
"You feel a never-ending guilt that you're not doing enough."
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