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📺🫣 Here are the latest shows starring older protagonists that we just can't stop watching 👉 https://t2m.io/o9BO9eS

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September 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Is it a lack of willpower, or are some of our favorite foods designed in ways that make them especially difficult to stop eating? 🫣

Here's what you should be looking out for: 👉 https://t2m.io/QH7nDVi

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Ultra-Processed Foods and the Cravings They Create
It’s happened to all of us: We open a bag of chips (or a pint of Ben & Jerry’s!) with the intention of having just a bit, only to realize soon
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September 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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🍎✏️ Back-to-school season may bring to mind backpacks, lunch boxes and crowded stores, but there’s no reason the season has to be reserved for students.
Here are some ideas, for inspiration (and savings!): 👉 https://t2m.io/ryc8R33
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Back to School Isn’t Just for Kids
Back-to-school season may bring to mind backpacks, lunch boxes and crowded stores, but there’s no reason the season has to be reserved for
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September 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Here are a few common herbs found in your backyard that can be used to naturally relieve pain, boost immunity, and support healing: 👉https://t2m.io/sZVwrkj

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Medicinal Herbs you Can Grow At Home
Herbs have long been the secret ingredient that elevates everyday cooking, adding flavor, fragrance, and color without relying on extra salt, sugar, or
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September 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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People have been tossing food waste into stinky piles in the backyard for decades, how complicated can composting be? 🤔

Here's what I learned : 👉https://t2m.io/u3dAERs

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The Science of Composting
If you think composting is as simple as throwing banana peels and coffee grounds into a stinky container on the kitchen counter and eventually tossing it
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September 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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In recent years, a different kind of escape — one that combines creativity, connection, and the chance to learn something new — has emerged: crafting retreats. ✂️🖋️🎨 https://t2m.io/eYn97R2

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Crafting Retreats: The Inspirational Cure for Burnout and Boredom
If you want a break from the daily grind, you could take a vacation. Maybe sit on a beach somewhere or tour foreign lands. But if you’re seeking a trip
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September 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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✨From our Summer Issue: 

In this issue's 🌿 "The Vine," Rod Michael sings the praises of a humble, versatile herb: Thyme.

Read about its virtues, its variations, and the environment in which it thrives, here: 👉 https://t2m.io/Nri3yp0

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Thyme: The Hardy Perennial Herb
The Vine Being a longtime gardener, I can safely say one of the easiest herbs to grow is thyme. It deserves a place in every garden because it offers so
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September 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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💊 It’s all too easy to accumulate prescriptions, especially as we get older. But taking multiple medications at the same time might have unintended ramifications.

Here's what you should know: 👉 https://t2m.io/j4YEDRR

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Aging, and Overmedicated
For many, a prescription that helps manage chronic symptoms or disease can be a boon; we’re considered lucky if we have something pharmacologically
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September 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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💐It’s one of life’s greatest simple pleasures: cutting your own flowers to adorn a kitchen table. 

With thoughtful planning, the right flower varieties and a few professional growing techniques, even the smallest garden can become an abundant source of joy. 👉 https://t2m.io/K2XUzG1

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How to Grow a Cut-Flower Garden Almost Anywhere
Small Space, Big Bouquets It’s one of life’s greatest simple pleasures: cutting your own flowers to adorn a kitchen table or deliver to a friend. And,
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August 31, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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If you're hosting a Labor Day gathering next weekend, might we suggest making it a barbeque?? 🍖🐄

This Texas-style smoked brisket, courtesy of Jenn Segal with Once Upon a Chef, is easy to execute and mouthwateringly delicious. 👉 https://t2m.io/fgjXbXt

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August 28, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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📱🌿Technology is making it easier for home gardeners to keep their plants healthy and productive. 

If you’re looking to use tech in your gardens, these are a few options to consider: 👉  https://t2m.io/fdNtZAF

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Home Gardening? There's an App for That
From watering when you’re away to mowing the lawn, tech is taking root in the backyard Technology is making it easier for home gardeners to keep their
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August 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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For kids of the 1990s, Tetris wasn’t just a video game; it was an obsession. 

Decades later, those same falling blocks are finding new purpose: helping researchers and therapists explore ways to ease the grip of trauma and painful memories. 🧠 https://t2m.io/0vEYR2S
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August 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Jigsaw puzzles are more than just boredom-busters. 

The lessons they can teach us --- how to practice patience, or the importance of thinking outside the box, for example -- are innumerable. 🧩  https://t2m.io/nEsqEZo

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What Jigsaw Puzzles Have Taught Me About Aging and Life
(Jigsaw) Puzzle me this... I never really saw the point of jigsaw puzzles. Unlike word games such as Scrabble or the New York Times crossword, sifting
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August 20, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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✈️ 🧳 If you’re lucky enough to be planning a trip to Europe in the coming weeks or months, there are a few new European travel fees and entry requirements that may catch even the most seasoned traveler off guard. 

Here’s what to know: 👉 https://t2m.io/kNZzYwG

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New European travel fees and entry requirements
If you’re lucky enough to be planning a trip to Europe in the coming weeks or months, there are a few new European travel fees and entry requirements that
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August 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Longevity calculators can be a helpful starting point for conversations about retirement planning, healthcare decisions and healthy aging, but what they say shouldn’t be viewed as a personal “expiration date” or a crystal ball. 🎱

Here are a few we discovered: 👉https://t2m.io/esmpTba

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What Longevity Calculators Can — and Can’t — Tell You
How Long Will I Live?  It’s a question we may ask ourselves upon the birth of a new grandchild, as we plan our retirement, or simply on a reflective day.
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August 12, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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✨FROM OUR SUMMER ISSUE:

Vermont is so much more than just majestic mountains and maple syrup. 🍁

For example, here are a few suggestions in and around Montpelier that are worth exploring: https://t2m.io/R9M8t64

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Quaint is on Tap in the Highlands of Central Vermont
There's more than maple in Central Vermont In March comes maple sugaring season on little muddy feet, tracking expectations all over Vermont for the rest
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August 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Just as the chilly winter gives us reason to cozy up indoors, the dog days of summer can keep us hiding from the heat. ☀️🥵

Fortunately, the Capital Region offers plenty of natural wonders that double as naturally cool escapes. https://t2m.io/BBNN1Jo

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August 5, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to home canning, so summer’s bounty of fresh, affordable produce can be preserved to use all year. 👉https://t2m.io/KvgAB6k

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Canning Do’s, Don’ts and Safety Tips for Beginners
My grandmothers canned everything from fruit to farm-grown corn. During frigid Midwest winters and tornado summers in the storm shelter, I was always
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August 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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✨ FROM OUR SUMMER ISSUE:

While the hammock attached to the ceiling might look intimidating, it's simply a tool to make yoga even more accessible, especially to the over-50 crowd. 👉  https://t2m.io/QxBciUh

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A Beginner's Guide to Aerial Yoga
Learning to fly The first thing Jessica Lubin wants you to know about aerial yoga is that it’s not a high-wire act. The second thing she wants you to know
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August 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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For your own Staycation, plan a weekend visiting some of the museums that you haven’t gotten around to seeing yet, or revisit some old favorites. 

Here are a few ideas for those of you in the Capital Region: https://t2m.io/2MWdYbP

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July 30, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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🚰🏘️ The bacteria that causes Legionnaires' Disease have been found in unexpected places ranging from vacation rentals or spare bathrooms that go unused for days to hot tubs, CPAP machines and room humidifiers. 👉 https://t2m.io/yVmZerJ

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The Risks of Legionnaires’ Disease You May Not Know About
Many people assume a brand-new home has pristine water quality, but experts warn that newly constructed homes — particularly those in multifamily
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July 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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📈A recent trend signals that while some Americans are doing well enough to build larger retirement portfolios, a growing number are also struggling with day-to-day financial pressures and needing to access retirement savings to cover emergencies. 👉 https://t2m.io/QUVeiJM

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Record Retirement Wealth Masks Growing Financial Strain 
While Americans appear to be wealthier on paper, they’re more financially fragile in reality, according to data from retirement investment firms.
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July 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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✨FROM OUR SUMMER ISSUE:

Janet Reynolds reviews the Booker Prize winner, and the short-listers that merit our attention. 👉https://t2m.io/bfNveDc

#55pluslife #CapitalRegion #bookreviews #BookerPrize #winners #shortlist #fiction
July 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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✨The FDA recently cleared the Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio, a blood-based test designed to help doctors identify amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s. 💉🩸

Here's what you should know: 👉 https://t2m.io/pk0TvAx

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New Alzheimer's Blood Test Hits the Market
A new generation of Alzheimer’s blood tests is beginning to change how doctors approach memory loss and cognitive decline. In 2024, we shared the news of
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July 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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While many men report improvements in energy, mood and libido with Testosterone Replacement Therapy, experts caution that it is not risk-free and that prescribing doctors should monitor patients closely for potential side effects. https://t2m.io/3qnRTfo

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The Male Midlife Hormone Shift
Fatigue, low motivation and declining testosterone are fueling new conversations about “male menopause” The quest for a youth elixir that could grant
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July 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM