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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!
Common Foot Problems in Older Adults
Let's get over the fact that none of us like to dwell on uncomfortable topics and look at some helpful information from US News on a...
retirementgoat
May 20, 20241 min read
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6 Steps That Can Prevent a Stroke
Some of us are not aware that the risk of stroke, like many other health issues, can be significantly reduced by lifestyle modification...
retirementgoat
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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A Doctor's Walking Workout
In my past, I scoffed at walking as a workout. It seemed to unchallenging, too tedious, too boring! However, as I get a little older, I...
retirementgoat
Jul 4, 20231 min read
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What Your Grip Says About Your Health
Aside from, possibly, some degree of anxiety just viewing the image above, the article from The Guardian, provides some helpful...
retirementgoat
Jun 16, 20231 min read
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What is Soft Hiking?
This is the opposite to extreme sports with a "smell-the-roses" approach to enjoying nature and getting exercise. Interestingly, the...
retirementgoat
May 15, 20231 min read
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How Solitude Can Be Good For Your Mental Health
There has been a lot written about the importance of relationships and connection in retirement and how important it is to well-being....
retirementgoat
May 14, 20231 min read
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Rapamycin: Unlucky history of the most powerful anti-aging drug
There are untold lifestyle and drug studies to support anti-aging. This is an interesting read that discusses the potential of one drug...
retirementgoat
May 14, 20231 min read
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This One Habit Helps Prevent Cognitive Decline
It is not Sudoku (although that can't hurt). - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
May 11, 20231 min read
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96-Year-Old Runner Who Still Races Shares Some Tips on Aging
Wow, at 96, just to be moving around easily sounds pretty good! Not much in the way of shocking revelations on aging well but some...
retirementgoat
May 11, 20231 min read
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Secrets to a Great Night's Sleep While You Age
Good sleep is harder to come by as you age. Here is some good advice on steps that can help achieve a restful night from Consumer...
retirementgoat
May 1, 20231 min read
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Scientists may have discovered why hair turns grey
Some will be surprised that the answer is not children. The Guardian explains in simple terms findings from an NYU study on greying and...
retirementgoat
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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Over 50: Best Exercises for Brain Fog and Belly Fat
You had me at Brain Fog and Belly Fat... - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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6 Exercises to Avoid After 50
Sometimes it feels like everything is too hard on our bodies... However, these six exercises should be avoided for specific reasons. -...
retirementgoat
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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Yoga Combats Frailty in Retirement
Plus, if you are about as flexible as a surfboard (no names, please), there is that too! - RetirementGoat
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Apr 11, 20231 min read
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The Secrets to a Long Life are Held By Nuns (and Jellyfish)
Who knew? Interesting read, from LiveScience, on the environmental, and non-, factors in longevity and how science is trying to learn...
retirementgoat
Apr 10, 20231 min read
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How long does it take to get fit again after falling "out" of shape
Good question. The not-a-surprise answer is (drum roll), it depends! However, the encouraging news is that even as we get older, it is...
retirementgoat
Apr 10, 20231 min read
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How Often Should You Get a Colonoscopy?
Often an uncomfortable (no pun intended) topic for many. Beginning a regular colon-health program is one more, necessary, rite of passage...
retirementgoat
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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People Who Live to 100 Share This One Thing
Interesting article, from The Healthy, that talks about habits (and hobbies) of those who enjoy longevity. See picture to identify one of...
retirementgoat
Mar 29, 20231 min read
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Aging Well: Playing music is a major key to brain health
Fortunately I misread that "playing music well is key to brain health". This is well-known that continuous learning is critical to brain...
retirementgoat
Mar 25, 20231 min read
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9 Pilgrimage Walks for Women Over 60
Given that the article is from Sixty+Me, I see the perspective. However, I would suggest that many of these hikes would appeal not only...
retirementgoat
Mar 12, 20231 min read
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