“Use It or Lose It”

A new study in 2013 of nearly half a million people in France backs up the theory “use it or lose it” when it comes to brainpower and staying mentally sharp. People who delay retirement have less risk of developing Alzheimer’s or other types dementia. It’s by far the largest study ever done on this […]

Divorce Mistakes

Some mistakes you should never make: 1. Send stupid, mean letters, text messages or emails to your so-to-be ex. All these will be saved and used against you later. 2. You need to prepare financially for the battle. If you don’t prepare, you won’t have a chance to improve your chances for success. 3. If […]

Internet Dating for Baby Boomers

Internet dating has long been thought of as only for the young, but when 71-year-old  Martha Stewart publicly announced that she was joining Match.com in an effort to find male companionship, that dynamic changed. Older people realized that they too could used the Internet dating sites to find a companion or mate. Boomers are the […]

Smartphone Addiction

“We have become slaves to our smartphones, distracted by every little ping while we fail to live in the now. It’s changing our brains, ruining our lives and turning us into an iZombie.”  —Kyle Smith If you can’t get any work done because you can’t stop checking your Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr,  texts, emails—or you can’t […]

Online Dating

The first thing to do is find the right site. You should only frequent dating sites that feel right for you.  If you’re pretty mainstream, try Match; if you’re hipsterish, try Nerve; if you’re more conservative, try eHarmony; if you’re vegetarian, try Veggiedate, etc. The more people you meet, the more likely you are to […]

Things You Shouldn’t Give A Shit About!

Don’t get caught up worrying about things that don’t really matter. Life can be too short. If you’re happy in your job, but think you should have a job that gives you more income, you have to realize that money is not the most important thing in life. Waking up every day and looking forward […]

Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater!

“A leopard doesn’t change it’s spots” as the expressions goes. People don’t change. Once a cheater, always a cheater! Don’t be fooled into thinking that the person you’ve fallen in love with won’t cheat on you—if he’s cheated before or is cheating to be with you! Statistics aren’t on your side. Old habits are hard […]

Effects of Stress

Studies have shown that people who have a dog  have lower blood pressure and fewer stress hormones circulating in their blood. The presence of a dog is more effective than a spouse or a friend in easing the effects of stress. Dogs foster self-esteem and are calming and soothing.  And most important of all—dogs give […]