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By Metrocreative A night out can be a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. In fact, taking a break and heading out with friends can give people a sense of belonging and boost those feel-good neurotransmitters that keep us feeling happy. According to a 2019 study found in PLOS One, an open access mega journal published
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By Metrocreative Healthy eating is important at any age and can set the course for a life of vitality and wellness. Sufficient nutrition can help prevent chronic illnesses and make sure that growing bodies develop properly. As one ages, various changes take place in the body, making healthy eating even more essential. According to Healthline, nutritional deficiencies can effect aging
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By Metrocreative As long as there have been homes for sale, there have been financial vehicles designed to alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with owning a home. A reverse mortgage is another way homeowners can borrow money based on the value of their homes, but it doesn’t need to be repaid as long as those individuals are still
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By Chelsea Retherford | Living 50 Plus Mary Donna Ott found her passion for working in elderly care by chance after she’d moved to Florence from Fairhope in 1984. Now a Life Enrichment director for The Renaissance senior living community, Ott stepped into the role at the facility in 1999 when it was known as Morning Star — and later Brookdale
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By Metrocreative For many sports fans, the kickoff to football season means the time to tailgate has returned as well. Tailgating evolved from informal fan gatherings by the tailgate of a supply wagon preceding the earliest college football games. Today, it involves setting up temporary camp in the parking lot of everything from neighborhood schools to city stadiums before a
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By Metrocreative Certain foods have become Saturday and Sunday afternoon staples during football season. Few fans will turn down a plate of wings or walk away from a tray of nachos. But fans hosting game watch parties at home can go beyond the norm and offer additional fare that’s sure to please a crowd. For instance, the following recipe for
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Rain or shine — or even a little snow — chances are a group of Shoals residents are meeting down by the river at McFarland Park in Florence to practice tai chi, a low-impact, ancient Chinese martial art that combines meditation and exercise. “First of all, it’s really wonderful to be outside,” said Jan Post, a regular attendant to the
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