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Kathy Elkind walked 1,400 miles through the ‘cathedral of the earth’

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by Greg Gerber
Photo of a person hiking along Europe's GR5 trail.

At 57, Kathy didn’t want to carry a heavy pack or sleep in a tiny tent. When a chance encounter with a man from France led her to consider Europe’s GR5 trail, she jumped at the opportunity.

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105-year-old veteran shares her secrets on living a long, joyous life

September 29, 2023 by Greg Gerber
Photo of Susie Rossetti and husband, Frank - Photo by Charles Patricelli

“I never said ‘no’ to anything. If I couldn’t do it, I tried it. I didn’t ever say, ‘I can’t do it.’ When it happened, I tried it,” Susie told Fox News.

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In Episode 031, Kathy Elkind describes her 1,400-mile trek across Europe along the beautiful GR5 trail

September 30, 2023September 27, 2023 by Greg Gerber
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But, before jumping into their new community, they wanted to take a year off to tackle an item from their bucket list. As outdoor people who enjoy traveling, the couple opted to go hiking.

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AARP to release documentary film about the power of purpose

September 24, 2023 by Greg Gerber
Logo of AARP's documentary Hidden Power of Purpose.

The film tells the inspiring stories of four individuals, age 50 or older, who found purpose by dedicating themselves to improving their communities.

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Lori Ann King helps people maintain balanced lives

September 22, 2023 by Greg Gerber
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Too many people simply allow life to happen to them. It’s essential that people be aware of what’s happening, Lori noted. That way they can make adjustments before small problems become large ones. The self-evaluation also helps avoid burnout and depression.

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93-year-old climbs to summit of Yosemite’s Half Dome

September 22, 2023 by Greg Gerber
Photo of Sidney Kalin, Everett Kalin and Jon Kalin summited Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. Photo by Sidney Kalin

When most men turn 93, they may desire a fancy dinner out with friends or family and a good nap. But, not Everett Kalin.

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Lack of purpose leads to cognitive decline in older adults, study finds

September 22, 2023September 21, 2023 by Greg Gerber
Image of a tree in the form of a face with back of head turning brown and blowing away.

The findings appear to suggest people who don’t pursue purpose later in life will start to experience cognitive impairment. Once those symptoms begin, then mental decline accelerates.

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Exercise-induced hormone irisin may reduce effects of Alzheimer’s disease

September 24, 2023September 16, 2023 by Greg Gerber
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More exercise has been proven to influence the hormones, enzymes and proteins which work to combat the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Should you find a job or start a business?

September 9, 2023September 7, 2023 by Greg Gerber
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Whether you work for yourself or are employed by a company, either situation should give you joy, purpose and a sense of fulfillment.

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In Episode 030, Jen Hardy describes how people can feel fabulous over 50

September 27, 2023September 6, 2023 by Greg Gerber
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Jen realized after she turned 50 that her whole life had been devoted to serving other people. In doing so, she had neglected the things she loved to do herself.

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