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By Metrocreative John Denver sang about “leaving on a jet plane,” inspiring many to take a flight to parts known and unknown. Millions of people travel to and from the country every year, with TravelPerk estimating the market size of the United States tourism sector at $798.81 billion in July 2023. Tourism took a hit during the global pandemic, but
» Read more![A study published by Science Daily shows that leisurely travel activities can help alleviate chronic stress, reduce overactivation of the immune system and even promote the healthy functioning of the body’s self-defense system. [Schantalao/Dreamstime/TNS]](https://living50plusshoals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/aging-and-travel-300x200.jpg)
By Mia Taylor | TravelPulse (TNS) While travel junkies probably don’t need another reason to justify their wanderlust, it seems there’s new research out showing that being a globetrotter can be a great way to prevent premature aging. A study published by Science Daily shows that leisurely travel activities can help alleviate chronic stress, reduce overactivation of the immune system
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By Metrocreative Giving back to one’s community can provide a sense of purpose and improve an individual’s overall well-being. Data from Volunteer Hub indicates that people who volunteer improve their health by strengthening their bodies, improving their moods and reducing stress. Volunteerism also produces additional benefits, including boosting one’s positive perception to others. A study from CareerBuilder found 60% of
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By Chelsea Retherford | Living 50 Plus Linda Sherrod, 78, has sewn and quilted almost her entire life. It was something she said she picked up from her mother, who likely sewed more out of necessity than for fun, because not so long ago, quilting and sewing your own clothes and bedding was a way of life in the rural
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By Chelsea Retherford | Living 50 Plus As Stacey Putnam shows off the vibrant colors in a quilt that her grandmother made decades ago, she flips the quilt over to display the small, dashed lines that make up the stitching on the back. These are the tell-tale marks of a quilt that was hand stitched. “When you hand-quilt, you leave
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By Chelsea Retherford | Living 50 Plus Nearly 45 years ago, Brian Beck approached Mary McWilliams with questions about restoring the historic Winston Home in Tuscumbia. At that time, the imposing antebellum structure located on the Deshler High campus, was used as storage space for some classes like home economics, but Beck had heard that the 1830s home was once
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By Metrocreative Exercise has its fair share of devotees and millions of others who recognize its value but still struggle to include workouts in their daily routines. Motivation can be a significant hurdle when it comes to exercise, and recent studies are a testament to that difficulty. In a 2021 survey from the global fitness brand Orangetheory Fitness and Kelton
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