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by phyllis, April 24, 2008

Listen up, Sandwiched Boomers. For the first time since the influenza epidemic of 1918, life expectancy is falling for 1 in 5 American women. The downward trend, more evident in rural and lower income areas, seems to be driven by an increase in deaths related to high blood pressure, smoking and weight. More than 30% of the U.S. population is obese and 60% is overweight – which is often asociated with diabetes and heart disease. There is some speculation that stress also plays a part in these new statistics. And … Continue reading →

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by rosemary, January 3, 2008

We hope that these tips, like the ones in yesterday’s post, sound practical and reasonable. As Sandwiched Boomers, time is of the essence, so start slow. Break the ideas you choose into smaller objectives – each step you take will bring you closer to your ultimate goal. 1. Set limits. Paraphrasing Abraham Lincoln, you don’t have to please all of the people in your family all of the time. Trust yourself to know when it is ok to say “no” to your parents or your children and to say “yes” … Continue reading →

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by rosemary, January 1, 2008

Are you like the millions of Americans who, year after year, make New Year’s resolutions that they don’t keep? Have you made a vow to lose 25 pounds, exercise four times a week or save monthly for your retirement? Noble goals – but do you keep them past the end of January? More crucial than setting broad goals is setting achievable ones and then putting them into practice. As 2008 begins, we’re going to focus on how, as Sandwiched Boomers, you can make your resolutions work for you. By tomorrow, … Continue reading →

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