Book clubs are a good way to meet people (virtually or in-person), explore topics you might not be familiar with and engage in lively discussions with people who like to read as much as you do. Whether you start with a safe, social distancing experience or go entirely online with video conferencing, a book club may be just the cure for the not-enough-fun-things-to-do blues.  ...

Our  September/October issue — our Fifth Anniversary edition and our biggest ever — is now available for online reading and will be on newsstands this week (Marc's, Giant Eagle, Discount Drug Mart, Dave's Markets and 600+ other locations). Don't miss it! Inside, we'll introduce you to our interesting and inspiring Boomer Impact Award winners who've shown us how to age successfully and robustly in Northeast Ohio. And that's just the beginning. Enjoy our Fifth Anniversary edition and thank you for giving us so much to celebrate as we embrace Better Living After 50. ...

From housing to healthcare, employment, recreation and more, the nominees submitted earlier this year by readers represented a wide range of people who creatively address the needs of people 50+.  ...

I’ve gone to seed since COVID-19 hit. It turns out that Mom’s description fits many scenarios.  It’s been nearly four months since I’ve been to a hairdresser. A few weeks ago, I watched a YouTube video and trimmed my hair with sewing scissors. My nails look like they belong to a 10-year-old boy. A grubby one. I no longer change clothes for Zoom meetings. ...

"Golf is a game that requires a pretty keen focus and one thing I think young people need today is focus. You take an hour or two or three golfing, working on your craft as a golfer and getting time together to know someone better. You don’t get that socialization with social media," says Thomas Harrington of South Euclid. ...

     With minimal to no tooth preparation, the porcelain restoration masks the surface of the tooth, and with artistic staining, can mimic the natural look of the tooth. Even when the tooth or teeth are out of alignment, carefully done recontouring allows for a repositioning of the teeth, resulting in a look that historically could only be achieved by the use of braces or aligners. ...

Our July/August issue that's on newsstands beginning July 18 (Marc's, Giant Eagle, Discount Drug Mart, Dave's Markets and 600+ other locations) has stories aimed at busting through the mid-summer-this-pandemic-is-getting-old slump. ...

In many cases, skills that were lost as a result of having a stroke can be regained through tailored strategies known as compensatory techniques, however, these methods may be more effective for some compared to others. ...