Category: LIFESTYLE

  • Ask Kurt Kurmudgeon: Too Woke for Me in Waco

    Ask Kurt Kurmudgeon: Too Woke for Me in Waco

    Dear Kurt, I have a neighbor who is always in my business with all his “woke” stuff. He looks in my trash cans on garbage night to make sure I don’t have any recyclables “hidden” under my garbage. He puts out lawn signs when I water my lawn with slogans about conserving water for the…

  • GLP-1s and Seniors: What You Should Know

    GLP-1s and Seniors: What You Should Know

    By now, you’ve likely heard about GLP-1 medications. Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are everywhere—on the news, at dinner tables, in your doctor’s office. Originally for type 2 diabetes, these drugs have become a social phenomenon, mostly because of their remarkable weight loss effects. For many Americans, it seemed like a long-awaited solution. But if you’re…

  • What to Know When Shopping for Home Care

    What to Know When Shopping for Home Care

    For many older Americans, the goal is to stay home as long as possible. But as health needs become more complex, finding the right help—and protecting yourself—becomes more complicated. The expanding home care industry offers more choices, which can make decision-making tougher. Knowing what you want, what to ask, and warning signs to watch for…

  • It’s a Fact: Having a Furry BFF Adds Years to Your Life

    It’s a Fact: Having a Furry BFF Adds Years to Your Life

    Most pet owners know the quiet early morning moment when a treasured animal settles against them, quietly providing comfort. That simple warmth and closeness may be one of the healthiest parts of your day. For years, doctors and researchers have suspected that pet ownership has benefits. Now, science confirms what pet owners have long felt:…

  • New Senior Housing Options: Is a Tiny Home, In-Law Apt., or ADU for You?

    New Senior Housing Options: Is a Tiny Home, In-Law Apt., or ADU for You?

    For millions of baby boomers facing retirement with a large house and an unused yard, the question is not whether to downsize, but where to go. Assisted living can cost more than $5,000 a month. A retirement community commonly feels like exchanging one mortgage for another. Staying in a big, expensive, high-maintenance home has its…

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