Coconuts are a delightful fruit that sometimes seem hard to find.  When they are located, people feel they can only indulge in small quantities because this delight is high in saturated fat.  While it’s true that most saturated fats, particularly the animal variety, may not be so good for us, recent studies have suggested certain [...]

Okay, maybe we are reluctant to admit this, but seniors, as well as other segments of the population, have a love affair with coffee. Before our feet even touch the floor in the morning, some of us think about the pathway to the coffee maker.  Because coffee is such an integral [...]

Taking care of our teeth is vital at every age.  Still, as we become older, oral concerns tend to increase.
Why?  Well, because senior teeth have been around longer, so there’s a greater opportunity for wear.  In addition, the glands that regulate saliva sometimes become compromised.  Here are a few of [...]

Now that the fall is almost here, recreational priorities seem to switch.  The beach may be appealing in the middle of summer, but it is typically not as tempting around this time of year.  What is?  More local activities seem to be a preference.
So, what Worcester happenings are coming up?  Here are a few

Pet Rock Festival.  This [...]

Various scams have made their way into our society.  From bogus charities, to Nigerian rackets, to get-rich-quick schemes, criminals are at work to defraud people, organizations, and agencies of their money.
One such scam is health care fraud.  In certain instances, people do not see the money come directly from their wallets but instead Medicare is [...]

Many active seniors volunteer their time in one way or another.  Why?  Because they feel rewarded when they engage in acts of goodwill toward others; after all, volunteers make a positive difference in so many lives.  What they may not know, though, is that some studies have shown volunteering can slow age-related signs like frailty and cognitive [...]

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is a non-profit museum dedicated to an illustrious American institution: baseball. The complex (which includes a research library) commemorates the beginnings, growth, and historical timeline of baseball’s fascinating history.  Additionally, multiple displays pay tribute to the talented men and women who helped shape baseball into an American icon.
The museum, established in 1939, is located [...]

Most people are aware that reduced Social Security benefits are available to individuals at age 62 (if they paid into SS for 40 quarters).  Most individuals are also aware that full retirement age (FRA) benefits are available to people who are now age 66.  However, some people do not know that they can further maximize [...]

Our fascination with automobiles dates back to their inception.  We appreciate their functionality, for they take us where we want to go.  We enjoy their look, for they sometimes project a message we wish to express.  If we stop to think about it, it would be very difficult to imagine where we might be [...]

Baking soda, a chemical compound made of bicarbonate of soda, is an extremely versatile kitchen ingredient.

Naturally, baking soda is used as a leavening agent in cooking.   In addition, baking soda can safely remove odors from the refrigerator, freezer, and cat box.  What some of us don’t realize, however, is that there are a number [...]