Each year 3 million older adults seek treatment at the hospital after a fall. More than 27,000 of them will die as a result of their fall injuries, and many more will experience disabilities that lead to a loss of independence. Falls are a major...
Reading: Books currently on a shelf that you meant to start or finish, now is the time.Or call a friend and ask what books they are willing to share or trade....
With a passionate past and the present vibrant and beguiling, Montreal is French Canada with a North American culture and European charm. An eclectic bilingual metropolis, it is mostly French, yet English is spoken everywhere. The traditions and ethnic cultures are an engaging blend that...
Welcome to October 2020! Traditionally, this is the time of year for carved out pumpkins on doorsteps and kids dressed up in costumes going door-to-door for “tricks or treats” on Halloween. Given that we are still in the midst of a world-wide pandemic, however, it’s...
If you can remember having played Spin the Bottle, a popular teenage party game, then wouldn’t you agree that it’s been a great blessing to have lived this long and to still find purpose after retirement?...
Question: Where did you grow up, and what were the early influences that shaped your personality? “I was born at St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood in 1952. My mother purchased a home in Huntington Park before she married my father. For the first three years of...
Deadheading, trimming, and pruning are part of growing and maintaining a beautiful and productive garden and landscape. Make sure you are outfitted with the right tool for the job. Matching the tool to the pruning task will help ensure a proper cut, reduce hand fatigue,...
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that being around a waterfall makes you feel good? – S.B., Lewiston, ME...
This month I have found two more great stage plays brought to you live, on film, via BroadwayHD. However, I must confess, I am also hooked on the BBC-TV series “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” starring Jeremy Brett, with 41 hour-long episodes available on You...
Q - WHAT IS OXIDATIVE STRESS? A - Free radicals are dangerous molecules generated in our body from dietary, environmental, and neurological abuse. This produces oxidative stress which shortens our telomeres and so decreasing our life span. Oxidative stress has been linked to more than 200 diseases and is considered...
Walking through the Balboa Bay Resort with our masks on, we passed by a hallway displaying framed photos of celebrities and dignitaries that have enjoyed the amenities at the Balboa Bay Club. There were rows of photos of John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Jerry...
You will find a variety of ideas that you may or may not have challenged yourself to do. I have another to consider: TEACH - What? you say, I am not a teacher. Yet, in essense, we all have the ability to teach. It is the...
James Howard Woods (born April 18, 1947) is an American actor and producer, who is known for his work in theater, television, and film....
Never before in history...
Situated in a scenic waterfront location on the world’s largest manmade small-craft harbor, is the boutique Marina del Rey Hotel. Sitting on the balcony of a marina view room, one can watch boats unfurl their sails while leaving the main channel to heel in the...
Q - WHAT MAKES UP THE IMMUNE SYSTEM? A - The immune system consists of the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, tonsils, appendix and the Peyer’s patches of the intestines. This group of organs work together to keep harmful substances out of the body and destroy any that...