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April 08, 2024
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It is Monday, April 8th, 2024
 | On this day in 1990, The first episode of Twin Peaks aired on television, and it won critical acclaim and a cult following with its unconventional narrative, surreal tone, and eerie characters. |
Deal of the Day
There’s a deal on Puma boxer briefs right now where shoppers can get up to 64% off, but there are also massive deals on socks and swim suits as well. It’s shipped through Amazon, which means shipping won’t be a problem anywhere in the U.S.
What To Watch
We know how much RetireHub members love our trivia section, so we wanted to highlight a game show that’s chock-full of quick trivia — Split Second!
You can find it on Game Show Network weeknights at 7:30pm, but if you want to watch an episode right now, learn about host John Michael Higgins, or even apply to be a contestant, you can find more info below.
RETIREHUB POLL
What would your ultimate theme park experience include? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results - How do you define happiness, and what are its key components in your life?
Maintaining health and well-being was the top vote-getter with over 44% of the vote. The second most popular choice was building and sustaining meaningful relationships.
Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!
Best of the Comments:
“To maintain strong, authentic connections with my children and their children is very important to me. Feeling that I have been relevant in their lives. ”
“If you’re not healthy enough to do what you want, then you can’t engage in hobbies or other activities that bring joy”
“I find happiness in being with my husband. After 43 years, we still love each other and enjoy each other's company. We love being together and find our minds think much alike although we are basically opposites!”
We had our artist depict RetireHub members prioritizing their health and well-being!
WHAT WE’RE READING
 | by Jeannie Moon After she’s caught in a storm, Jordan, a teacher who hates to rely on anyone, reluctantly accepts help from veteran Navy doctor Nick. But soon Nick wants to be by her side for even longer… A heartwarming romance from a USA Today bestselling author! |
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SENIOR LIVING NEWS
How to Best Nourish Your Mind: Nutrition and Mental Health in Women Over 60
It’s no secret that what we eat has a direct impact on our overall health and well-being throughout our lives. Healthy choices help our bodies to function well, and also help us to fight disease. What is less well known? What we eat becomes even more important as we age. And our dietary habits impact not only our physical health, but our mental health, too.
In fact, proper nutrition in our 60s and beyond can help us to maintain brain health and mental well-being as well as cognitive function, mood, and emotional wellness.
How To Unlock Time, Money, and Fulfillment for a Breezy Retirement
Considering dialing down your full-time hustle, becoming an empty nester, or riding into the sunset of retirement? If yes, you’ve arrived at the exact right place!
We created this guide with the goal of furnishing you with knowledge that will leave you feeling better positioned to manage your finances and unlock all retirement has to offer. Leveraging these five strategies, you can turn up the brightness of your future and make this next era your best era.
LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY
Shop ‘Til You Drop — According to a study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, a team of researchers found after analyzing 1,850 men and women ages 65 and older those who went shopping every day were able to lower their risk of death by roughly 25 percent.
NEWS OF THE DAY
Dolly Parton’s free books program to expand statewide in Virginia
“The Little Engine That Could” left an indelible mark on singer Dolly Parton.
She loved the classic tale of perseverance so much as a child, the country singer wanted it to be the first book kids receive when they sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Building strong, early literacy skills has been a top priority for Del. Carrie Coyner (R–Chesterfield) since taking office. And it’s why she introduced legislation to expand the free books program in Virginia.
French Revolution: Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists In Paris
Official measurements have found that Paris is rapidly becoming a city of transportation cyclists. The survey of how people now move in Paris was conducted with GPS trackers by academics from L’Institut Paris Région, the largest urban planning and environmental agency in Europe.
The institute’s transportation report was published on April 4. It found that the way Parisians are now traveling from the suburbs to the city center, especially during peak periods, has undergone a revolution thanks in part to the building of many miles of cycleways.
RETIREHUB TRIVIA
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Who was the first female Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives? |
What is the name of the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957? |
How was today's newsletter? |