Welcome to the Retirement News Articles for the week of July 15th:
My favorite articles for the week are:
- Lifestyle, Health and Welfare for Seniors: FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment from Eli Lilly
- Recreation, Exercise and Hobbies: 10 Small Towns To Live In With Beautiful Hiking Trails
- Financial Management for Seniors: A Guide to Finance for Seniors
Though I am not the author of these Retirement News Articles, I have searched earnestly for quality content that will prove of value and interest to my subscribers. I hope you enjoy these articles and encourage you to comment on not only the content, but with thoughts on what subjects you would like to see in this weekly compilation.
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Mike
Retirement News Articles – Bonus Story
For most of us, “independence” is still a mainstay of the American ideal. If you are one of those, this article will be of interest, as it delves into the results of a study from personal finance company WalletHub. The firm’s researchers ranked each state on a series of factors falling into five categories: Financial Dependency, Government Dependency, Job-Market Dependency, International-Trade Dependency, and Vice Dependency. What is presented is not an article, but a short slide show.
The 5 most independent states of America — and the 5 least independent
Travel for Seniors
Article one, from Conde Nast, is a result of their 36th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, which called on their readers to rank the friendliest cities in the world—from Mexico to Southeast Asia. The article reveals the results of that survey, the 12 global cities deemed the friendliest in the world and therefore, great places to travel.
According to Conde Nast, Evora is one of the most interesting places in Portugal. Located in the Douro Valley and wine country, has beautiful architecture, interesting local history and splendid cuisine. If you are planning to travel to Portugal, this would be a welcome destination.
The Friendliest Cities in the World
Is This Underrated Town Portugal’s Prettiest?
Lifestyle, Health & Welfare for Seniors
Article one, from WebMD, tells us which foods to avoid if you have high triglycerides, which puts you at increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
The FDA has approved a promising new drug for those with early Alzheimer’s disease. As article two explains, the drug, called Donanemab, has shown to slow the progression of the disease. Of equal interest is the ability to stop taking the drug after the patient’s amyloid plaques have been shown to be removed.
Foods to Avoid If You Have High Triglycerides
FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment from Eli Lilly
Food, Nutrition & Cooking
Before reading article one, I had no idea what Tuscan bistecca alla Fiorentina was. Evidently, it is a bone-in steak of Tuscany, Italy. Interestingly, most regions of Italy don’t often serve beef, and rarely as a cut of steak. The author tells us how she prepares the signature steak, which is actually quite simple.
There are only five ‘Blue Zones’ in the world – places where people live for over 100 years, which is attribute to their healthy diets and care free lifestyles. These are Ikaria in Greece, Okinawa in Japan, the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, Loma Linda in California, and the entire province of Ogliastra in Sardinia, Italy.
Article two shares a recipe for minestrone soup, from Sardinia, Italy. It is both healthy and easy to make. And who knows, regular consumption may add years to your life.
Italy’s Most Delicious Steak, on a Weeknight at Home
Soup eaten by the longest-living people in the world takes just 30 minutes to make
Recreation, Exercise & Hobbies
Article one, from Popular Science, give you advice on how to attract owls to your landscape. Understandably, these elusive, private raptors won’t just go anywhere. However, if you live in a quiet suburb or rural area with an expanse of grassy area and trees in which to perch, you might be in luck.
If you like hiking and are thinking of retiring in an area that provides ample opportunity to follow that passion, article two is just for you. Other than Marquette, Michigan, the small towns listed are either in the west, New England or the Mid-Atlantic.
Transform Your Yard Into an Owl Kingdom
10 Small Towns To Live In With Beautiful Hiking Trails
Arts, Entertainment, and Reading
First impressions…or opening lines are always a quick way to get your attention. However, if you want to be remembered, it’s the finish or closing line that is sure to stay with the reader for a lasting impression. Stylist gives us 100 such examples of powerful literary closing lines in article one.
Most of us know Sharon Stone for her starring role in Basic Instinct. As article two, from the Hollywood Reporter shares, there is much more to this independent, enigmatic woman than the signature movie.
The 100 Most Powerful and Poignant Closing Lines From Literature
Sharon Stone Leaves Nothing Unturned
Financial Management for Seniors
Article one, from the National Council on Aging, gives us 10 budgeting tips for older adults. It is not unusual for retirees to be uncomfortable or unfamiliar with budgeting. This article gives them a great start as well some additional resources to help improve their budgeting prowess.
Article two, from SeniorLiving.org, provides a guide to important financial considerations for seniors, including financial planning tips, budgeting, senior discounts, tax considerations, and more.
Money Matters: Top 10 Budgeting Tips for Older Adults
A Guide to Finance for Seniors