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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!
retirementgoat
Mar 12, 20231 min read
Longevity expert, and biotech CEO, on how humanity and AI with master aging
Interesting article from CNBC on the causes of aging and how healthy lifespans will be increased by science. - RetirementGoat
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retirementgoat
Mar 12, 20231 min read
How Does Osteoporosis Affect The Body?
Bone density loss is a common, and expected, consequence at aging and is more prevalent in women. A good summary of the problem and some...
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retirementgoat
Mar 12, 20231 min read
How to Quit Drinking from 8 Men Who Succeeded
There are many reasons to quit drinking and everyone who quits has their own. Here are some personal accounts of how eight different...
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retirementgoat
Mar 9, 20231 min read
No pain, plenty of gain: why taking it easier can be the key to getting fitter, and happier
The need to push to failure is a common feeling and has been ingrained in many of us with a past filled with competitive sports. Nice...
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retirementgoat
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Why Your Skin Gets Thinner With Age
And more importantly, some tips to help you deal with this inevitable aspect of aging. - RetirementGoat
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retirementgoat
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Rules for sustaining peak performance as we grow older
Great article from Big Think on sustaining, and even improving, not just mental but physical performance as we age. Like many of us, I...
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retirementgoat
Mar 5, 20231 min read
Build a Stronger Body Using This 4-Moves Dumbbell Workout
The great thing about dumbbells is that they are easy to use at home and portable. Some great exercises to incorporate into your routine...
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retirementgoat
Mar 3, 20231 min read
What is Collagen? Benefits, Food Sources and If It's Worth It
Collagen is a popular supplement to combat the effects of aging now. This article summarizes some of the proven and unproven claims as...
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retirementgoat
Mar 3, 20231 min read
The Struggle of Caring for Parents With Alzheimer's
Great article from the Montgomery Advisor with personal accounts of the challenges of being a caregiver to a parent with this disease and...
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retirementgoat
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps?
Short answer is maybe, but probably not, it depends. Consumer Reports suggests more steps are better, to a point. Interesting article...
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retirementgoat
Feb 28, 20231 min read
The 90-Year-Old Man Who Still Crushes 100-Milers
Wow, this should be an inspiration to us all! A great story not only for his obvious long-distance accomplishments, but also, as this...
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retirementgoat
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Think You Know What Normal Blood Pressure Is? You're Probably Wrong
Here is Blood Pressure 101 for us all. A basic primer on all things with some red flags noted that we should be aware of. - RetirementGoat
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retirementgoat
Feb 23, 20231 min read
Bitten By the Bike Tour Bug
This Nuvo article describes (briefly) a slow-paced environmentally-friendly bike-and-barge tour that sounds great, and if the pictures...
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retirementgoat
Feb 23, 20231 min read
What is Hospice Care?
This is a topic most of us don't want to think about, but it is one that most of us, looking at or new in retirement, will be faced with...
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retirementgoat
Feb 19, 20231 min read
The 12-Hour Walk Challenge
On the surface, this seems a more physical challenge, but digging deeper, the challenge is presented as a more spiritual or emotional...
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retirementgoat
Feb 19, 20231 min read
9 Top Cosmetic Treatments for Aging Skin
Here are some options to reverse aging from US News. The majority of these options are non-surgical and non-invasive. I like that...
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retirementgoat
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Why You Get Slower With Age and What to Do About It
For all of us that play slow-pitch, or golf, or any other sport with, and against, younger versions of ourselves, it is tough to lose a...
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retirementgoat
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Can Psychedelics Combat Aging in Humans?
As various new therapies are developed to improve longevity, psychedelics are also being studied, not only for their emerging mental...
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retirementgoat
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Is base camping better than backpacking
Backpacking is a great way to get out into the wilderness but has a number of disadvantages for older outdoors folks including that you...
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retirementgoat
Feb 12, 20231 min read
What to Expect After a Knee Replacement According to an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Short overview for those of us that may see this coming down the road for us, or for loved ones, in the future. - RetirementGoat
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