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From Me To You...

With the rise in services like Netflix and Hulu, it is easier to catch your favorite show and watch at your leisure than ever before. This has also led to the phenomenon of binge watching - sitting through a season or series at a time. In reality I have been doing my own form of binge watching for years, turning on House Hunters or Friends every night.

There are advantages to screening shows this way. You can fully immerse yourself in the story and follow complicated plot lines more easily. If you are watching a show you have seen before then multitasking comes into play. For example as I write this I am streaming The Big Bang Theory in the background. Bazinga!

Something that occurred to me is that the way shows are written will have to evolve as we turn more to binge watching. I was watching Grey’s Anatomy and when I saw it originally the plot lines made sense. However, once I started watching one episode after another, the stories seemed to speed up. Relationships blossomed, evolved

and ended in a matter of hours, not weeks as I remembered it. The sheer number of disasters also became somewhat comical when viewed that way. I mean, how many horrible things happened to that cast and the poor patients they treated? Subway pole pinning two strangers together, a man attacked by his girlfriend’s lion, near drownings, plane crashes, car crashes, it makes you think twice about visiting Seattle.

Shows like Grace & Frankie and Santa Clarita Diet are released all at once. You can see the whole thing as quickly or slowly as you want. It makes the gaps between seasons harder to wait for but I guess you can’t have everything.

I have also come to realise that the significance of the show you pick has increased in importance. If you dip in and out of a show once a week for half an hour or an hour it is not too much of an investment of your time. Now with binge watching, there better be something that makes one series worth the days or weeks you will be spending together. Something light and silly or a drama that pulls you in perhaps. Maybe a historical romance, you know so you can learn something while you fritter away all those hours.

I was planning on starting Game of Thrones next week but with all the backlash over the last couple of episodes I am rethinking that choice.

Which shows do you love to watch? Email me with your favorite shows that you think are worth binge watching. I look forward to your recommendations!

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Digital Decluttering There’s an aspect of tidying up that most of us may be forgetting: our digital clutter. From Christmas pictures that are still taking up memory on your phone, to hundreds of old texts that are eating up your gigabytes, there are plenty of things you can digitally declutter, and once you get started, you’ll be amazed at how zen you’ll feel.

1. Organize your photos: To get started, find a free cloud-based service to help organize your pictures. As you upload, make sure to select “delete after uploading” to kill two birds with one stone. No matter the method you chose, take the time to protect your photos and get them in order.

You can even go one step further and make it a monthly routine!

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3. Tidy up your email: The depths of some email accounts can be a dark and scary place. Email is a primary means of communication in the world today and there’s nothing worse than not being able to find an important message when you need it. Tidy up your inbox by taking some time to delete all junk and trash messages, and then organize further by adding folders where you can store like-minded emails.

4. Delete unused apps: Apps not only take up your device’s memory, but can make for a cluttered screen too. Pare down your apps by deleting the ones that you never use. Then move the ones you use most frequently to the first screen, leaving lesser-used apps toward the back. You can also group similar apps into folders to further clear up your screen.

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Oral Care As We Age

Going to the dentist is one of the most important things we can do for our health.

Alison Komarek, DDS, with UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement, answers some of the most pressing questions older adults have regarding their oral health.

Q: How often do I need to go to the dentist?

A: Adults, especially those 65 and older, should get to the dentist every six months to one year.

Routine dental exams are critical, as they allow your dental team to develop a baseline for your overall oral health, so they can spot changes as you age.

Dental X-rays may be taken. These are useful in helping to detect cavities or other areas of concern that are not noticeable by looking in the mouth. Even if you have no remaining teeth, routine X-rays are helpful to evaluate the remaining bone and soft tissues.

Q: My mouth has gotten drier as I age, what is that all about?

A: You’re not alone here - dry mouth, or xerostomia, affects 30 percent of adults age 65 and older, according to the American Dental Association. Dry mouth is often caused by medication you may be taking; ask your doctor or pharmacist if xerostomia is a side effect of one or more of your medications.

Bottom line: Adhering to a consistent dental hygiene routine and seeing the dentist regularly are some of the best things you can do for your oral health. In addition, if you see or feel something out of the ordinary in your mouth, call your dentist and make a dental appointment as soon as possible.

A head and neck screening for oral cancers is also recommended. Oral cancer primarily affects older adults and routine screenings are the best way to help ensure early detection.

Q: What is gum disease and is it treatable?

A: Gum disease, an infection of tissues that surround and support teeth, is one of the most common oral health issues facing older adults.

Gum disease can be hard to detect, as it is often painless. Signs of gum disease include: * Gums that bleed easily, or are red and swollen * Receding gum line * Loose or sensitive teeth The earlier your dentist can catch this manageable disease, the better. Early-stage gum disease is generally straightforward to manage through professional cleanings, while late-stage gum disease can be more complex.

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Chicken & Grape Salad Greek Chicken and Grape Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing Serves 4 Ingredients 1/4 cup tahini 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 clove of garlic

1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to uniform thickness 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse ground pepper to tast 1/3 English cucumber, trimmed, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup) 1 1/3 cups halved red California grapes 1/2 cup chopped scallions, green part only 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 3/4 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup hummus 16 romaine heart leaves 1 large whole wheat pita round, quartered Directions In a blender, combine tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, water, garlic, honey and 1/4

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teaspoon of salt; puree and set aside.

Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Season the chicken with olive oil, remaining salt, and pepper. Place chicken on grill and cook, without flipping, for 4-5 minutes on the first side.

Flip and then cook for another 4 minutes on the second side. Allow the chicken to rest for 3-4 minutes, then slice.

In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, grapes, scallions, feta and chickpeas; add 1/3 cup salad dressing and toss to combine.

To serve: Portion 1/4 cup hummus on four separate serving plates and place four romaine leaves in the hummus. Top with the cucumbergrape salad mixture and sliced chicken and serve with a triangle of pita bread.

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Hair Care

a while or gently towel dry the hair then choose the warm or even cool setting when drying. You can also get a diffuser attachment to use on the hair dryer to help reduce damage while styling.

The changing seasons, environmental factors, overuse of harmful products and ingrained grooming habits can damage your hair. Getting the strong, shiny hair you want can be as easy as following a few simple tips for hair and scalp health.

3. Treat hair before washing. To help replenish moisture and give your hair a healthy boost, use a pre-shampoo treatment A pea-sized drop of this product will nourish your hair, and it can be used as a pre-shampoo treatment, intensive hydrating treatment or leave-in finishing treatment.

1. Wash in lukewarm water.

Washing your hair in overly hot water can strip too much of the hair and scalp’s natural oils and moisture, and leave your hair looking and feeling dehydrated. Using lukewarm or even cool water while you shampoo and rinse helps protect your hair and scalp.

4. Don’t over-wash. Depending on your lifestyle, hair type and personal styling needs, giving your hair a rest from daily washing can help further protect your hair from damage. Try a good quality dry shampoo to maintain hair’s natural bounce and beauty.

2. Dry with warm or cool air. Blow drying daily using the hottest air setting can damage hair over time, causing frizz and split ends. First, air dry for

5. Use naturally based products. Avoid potentially harmful ingredients such as parabens, polyethylene glycol, petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffin wax, plastic microbeads, formaldehyde releasers, and harmful colors or fragrances.

Treating your hair with the same gentle care you give to your skin will show visible results. It will also maximize your hair cut and style giving you the strongest and most vibrant locks you’ve ever had.

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Headache Help

You’ve been there before - you wake up and immediately feel the pulsing in your head, you get to work and can feel the pounding pressure mounting as you move between looking at your computer screen and meeting. It can be easy to dismiss a headache as normal, but normal shouldn’t be confused with common. Headaches can also be caused by your daily habits that may be easily removed from your routine or can help your doctor develop a treatment plan.

Know your headache and migraine triggers * Food is one of the more common triggers, from smoked foods to alcohol and avocados, that is often overlooked. Keep a food journal to see if you can identify patterns and triggers * Weather changes * For women, menstruation and hormone fluctuations or imbalance * Screen time * Stress and a compromised sleep schedule

attention from a specialist and get help.

Your headache or migraine should not keep you from living your life to its fullest.”

Common signs that you should seek medical help for your headaches * You have more than the occasional headache (more than twice a week) * Your headache persists, and continues to get worse or won’t stop * Your headaches interfere with your normal activities of daily life * You find yourself taking pain relievers more than two days a week * You take over-the-counter medications for headache relief, but the recommended dosage is not adequate Headache and migraine are serious conditions and you shouldn’t be afraid to talk to your doctor, or to seek out a certified headache expert: For more information about headache and migraine or to find help, visit: www.headaches.org.

Headaches or uncharacteristic migraine symptoms can indicate you need medical attention. People are often reluctant to call their healthcare provider or go to the ER because they don’t want to arrive only to learn that nothing out of the ordinary is wrong.

Diamond advises, “If your symptoms are out of the ordinary for you, absolutely seek medical

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Sprinklers

Every home needs working smoke alarms and an escape plan for exiting the house. These are essential first steps, but there is an additional tool that dramatically reduces the spread of home fires, and the risk of dying from one: installing home fire sprinklers.

You probably see fire sprinklers in commercial places all the time; maybe where you work or at your favorite stores. These systems are an effective method for controlling fires quickly.

They’re less common in homes, but they work there just as well.

The risk of dying in a home fire decreases by about 85 percent if sprinklers are present.

Research shows when sprinklers were present, fires were kept to the room of origin 97 percent of the time. That means the sprinkler activates and puts out the fire before it has a chance to spread to other places in the home. The National Fire Protection Association and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition want you to know these facts: Only one sprinkler activates: If a fire starts, the

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closest sprinkler will activate, spraying water to control the flames, heat and deadly smoke. That fast control gives you time to escape to safety. In most cases, just one sprinkler is needed.

Fire sprinklers use less water than fire hoses: When a sprinkler activates, it flows at a rate of 10-26 gallons of water per minute - a fraction of the water that fire hoses use. Because of the sprinkler’s fast action and less water flow, the property loss in a sprinklered home fire is far less than in an unsprinklered home fire.

Home fires are deadly in 2 minutes or less: It takes 9-12 minutes or more for a fire department to get notification, respond and begin suppression. A sprinkler controls the fire before it can spread, protecting residents and the responding firefighters.

Smoke alarms are not enough, they can only detect a fire, not fight it. Fire sprinklers detect the fire and automatically control it, saving lives and property.

If you are thinking of building or buying a home, ask for fire sprinklers. They provide peace of mind, protecting you and your family should you ever face the threat of a home fire. Learn more at homefiresprinkler.org.

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Play It Safe!

Let’s admit it, we’ve all done it! We’ve over exposed our skin and bodies to the harmful rays of the sun. Whether it was intentional or not, the effects were still the same. Who remembers wrapping tin foil on the inside of record album covers to reflect the sun’s rays on your face, or slathering up with baby oil before laying out in the sun? Any amount of exposure these days without protection is not being responsible. Surely it was important to look sun kissed for that special event and it probably was the fastest way to get your desired glow for the evening, but it certainly came with a price. We’ve all had that one or more really bad sunburns. Some to the extent that result with blisters. Truth be told, the sun is damaging without proper protection. Exposure without protection puts you and your skin up against some serious health risks, both immediate and down the road.

Harmful Effects: Sunburns are one of the most common negative effects of over exposure to the sun. Sunburns are caused by ultraviolet light. Symptoms: redness, pain/tenderness, swelling, blisters, fever and chills.

Long-term, unprotected exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun can damage the eye’s retina.

long-term exposure to the sun is the development of skin cancer. Because the sun damage to the skin develops over years, the older you are, the greater the risk of developing skin cancer. The three most common types of skin cancer basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. Early detection, diagnosing and treatment is key.

Yes, the sun gets a bad rap for only having negative effects on our health when, in fact, it has several positive effects for our overall health.

When enjoyed in moderation with the proper sunscreens and appropriate clothing, there are positive effects of the sun! The sun can “brighten” your day or enhance your mood, relieve stress by walking the dog or getting out in the fresh air. It also improves sleep! Sunlight boosts your melatonin production which is the brains trigger for telling you when it is time to sleep. Vitamin D is a sun vitamin which is absorbed through the skin from exposure to safe amounts of ultraviolet light from the sun. Fifteen minutes a day is all you need!

So, in closing, apply your sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun and reapply often, especially after swimming or long durations in direct sun. UV filtered sunglasses are great as well as long sleeved clothing and a broad brimmed hat. Enjoy summer safely!

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Child Hunger Did you know more than 13 million youth in the U.S. don’t know where their next meal is coming from? This is especially true during the summer, when children and teens don’t have access to free or reduced-cost lunches or breakfasts offered during the school year. In fact, over 22 million kids receive free or reduced-cost lunch during the school year, yet only 3.8 million kids have access during the summer, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

While you may not realize it, many children are food insecure and going hungry in communities across the country. Looks can be deceiving children who appear obese are often nutrientstarved and over-served cheap food filled with empty calories. A child’s growth, physical and mental health, cognitive development and performance in school all depend on receiving adequate nutrition.

To help combat child hunger, the YMCA of the USA offers a Summer Food Program in over 2,500 locations for kids and teens, providing nutritious meals, snacks and activities to keep children healthy and well-nourished all year.

“Just because school is out during the summer doesn’t mean child hunger takes a vacation,” says Stacey McDaniel, Anti-Hunger Initiatives Specialist at YMCA of the USA. “There are millions of children and teens who are hungry every single day - and that doesn’t go away in the summertime.”

How can you help children struggling with hunger? Here are some concrete steps.

Give to a food pantry.

Find out what your local food pantry needs.

Typically, they need items such as canned proteins like tuna, salmon, chicken, beef or beans; peanut butter; plus canned fruits and vegetables without added salt or sugar. Ask if they accept fresh produce and milk, as this is often what is most lacking in the diets of children struggling with hunger. Organize a food drive with your house of worship, civic group or neighborhood to maximize your efforts.

If you can’t donate food, ask your local food pantry if you can donate time. Even sorting and organizing food can be helpful.

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Money Matters Building or repairing your credit doesn’t happen overnight, it takes time. Secured cards can help establish credit for the first time and can even help you repair credit if needed. Secured cards are funded by the cardholder. So instead of a bank or credit union extending you a line of credit, you front a deposit that’s then used as your credit line. However, not all secured cards are created equally.

Here’s what you should be looking for in a secured credit card: 1. A credit limit that feels right.

Secured cards require a security deposit from the applicant, usually from $200 to $500.

“Let’s say you put down a $500 deposit. If approved, the issuer will then extend a $500 credit line,” said Justin Zeidman, manager of credit card products at Navy Federal Credit Union. Borrowing against your own money may seem pointless, but the reward for good behavior is priceless.

2. Avoid being bogged down by fees.

The last thing anyone should have to worry about while trying to build or repair credit is a fee. Avoid secured cards that charge annual fees or foreign transaction fees.

3. A credit monitoring tool.

Look for a card that provides you with free access to your FICO score so that you can track your progress as you use your secured card responsibly.

4. Ability to earn rewards.

Rewards aren’t a guarantee with secured cards, but some financial institutions offer rewards opportunities for secured card holders.

5. A chance to upgrade.

A secured card is a great introduction to building credit, but eventually, you’ll be ready for something a little more advanced. Some issuers will automatically upgrade you from a secured card to a non-secured card if you continue to practice strong financial habits.

Secured cards often act as a stepping stone into the world of credit cards, but they come in all shapes and sizes. Do some research and find a card that fits your needs.

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Building Confidence

Encouraging more independence is one of the best ways to help children prepare for kindergarten

The months leading up to the first day of kindergarten are the ideal time to prepare your child for what to expect in a classroom.

Kindergarten teachers tell parents that helping their child be independent through everyday activities is one of the best ways to nurture selfconfidence and be ready for the transition to kindergarten.

One of the best ways families can help with independence skills is to be role models themselves. Children watch their parents for clues on how to feel or act. If adults model confidence and the willingness to try new things, young children will start on the path to positive social and emotional development and success later in life.

Below are some tips from First Things First to help your preschooler have a smoother transition to kindergarten: Teach your child how to use the bathroom by themselves, to wash their hands after going to the bathroom and before eating, to blow their nose and sneeze into their elbow.

Read with your child at least 20 minutes per day. Try books that repeat words; involve activities like counting, identifying colors, objects or letters; or, are about things your child likes. Ask questions like, “What do you think happens next?”

Talk with your child everywhere – at home, in the car, at the store. Make up stories or songs about your outings.

Writing begins with scribbling. Give your child safe writing tools to play with, like crayons, chalk or markers and blank paper. Ask your child to tell you about their drawings.

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Before the first day, talk with your child about what to expect during the school day and types of after-school activities they may be involved in. The more details kids know, the less anxious they will feel. Rehearse for the big day with test-runs of the new routine, which will include: Choosing what to wear the night before.

Waking up early to have plenty of time to get ready.

Eating a healthy breakfast.

Walking to the bus stop and talking about boarding and where to sit.

Practicing how to open parts of lunch, whether it’s a carton of milk or a small bag of carrots.

Remind them that teachers or lunch staff can help if needed.

Even if you don’t have kindergarteners this year, it’s never too early to start helping kids prepare.

Children who have positive early childhood experiences tend to score higher on school readiness assessments and are more likely to do well in school and graduate.

By turning everyday moments into learning moments, we can send our young kids to school with the skills and confidence that will help them succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

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