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RetireHub Daily — 2/23/24
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
RetireHub
February 23, 2024
RetireHub Daily
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
It is Friday, February 23rd, 2024.
On This Day In History — On this day in 2000, Mexican-born American musician Carlos Santana won eight Grammy Awards for Supernatural, tying the record set by Michael Jackson.
Deal of the Day
Williams Sonoma is running a massive clearance sale with items up to 75% off. Additionally, if you use code EXTRA you’ll get an additional 20% off the retail price!
RetireHub Poll
Which lifestyle priority tops your list in retirement? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results — Which practice would you adopt to maintain a better mind and body balance?
The results were fairly spread across the top four choices, but in the end “a mix of aerobic and strength-training exercises” took home the win with over 34% of the vote!
Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!
Best of the Comments:
“walking chair yoga”
“A mix of exercise and healthy affordable eating”
“I do aerobics & strength training every morning & at 66 years old I look & feel great!”
We had our artist depict a RetireHub member learning music over the course of their life!
What We’re Reading
Traitor, by Krista D. Ball
Price — $0.99 — Now for $0
Overview: Rebecca lives in servitude on a grim space station… and copes with the shame of having collaborated with the invaders who conquered Earth. When someone from her past resurfaces with an escape plan, will Rebecca get a second chance to prove herself?
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Senior Living News
7 Ways to Stay Tech-Savvy During The Second Half and Why It Computes
Aging fearlessly in an ever-advancing modern world requires many inputs – a sensible diet, routine physical exercise, medical maintenance and smart financial planning, to name a few. But none of these efforts are successful without a command of technology, making efforts to stay on top of it one of the single most important applications adults can make to their second-half equation.
According to a 2023 AARP study, technology use by older Americans is trending. The study reported eight in 10 respondents said, “technology has become an integral part of their life” and that they use it to communicate with caregivers, family, and friends. Of those who responded, the report also showed:
Longevity Tip Of The Day
Get to know your ApoB — Over 50% of Americans over the age of 65 have atherosclerosis—a chronic inflammatory disease of the arteries that's a leading underlying cause of death in this country. On his episode of the podcast, longevity-focused practitioner Peter Attia, MD, explained that ApoB is a major predictor of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk that more people should be paying attention to and working to actively lower.
Slang Word Of The Day
Word: Hits different
Definition: Something that is special, unique, or causes a strong emotional reaction that is difficult to articulate.
Used in a Sentence: “Having a fresh apple after you’ve gone for a long walk just hits different.”
News of the Day
No one could figure out the cause of her cough. Then a nurse practitioner had an idea
In 2018, Julie Silverman developed a bad cough. She went to her primary care physician, who sent her to a plethora of other doctors, but no one could diagnose the source of the cough, or figure out a way to treat it.
Over the next few years, the cough got worse and worse. Silverman was going to weekly appointments for allergy shots, which is where she met a nurse practitioner named Alison.
China signs giant-panda conservation agreement with San Diego Zoo
The China Wildlife Conservation Association said Thursday it has signed contracts to continue a conservation program that could lead to giant pandas returning to America.
The association said it signed a new agreement with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance three months after the last Chinese giant panda left the United States.
RetireHub Trivia
Where was the above picture taken? |
Paella is a famous dish from which country? |
Which movie is famous for the line 'You can't handle the truth!'? |
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