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There are two things I loathe about spring. Tax time, for one. We give our tax preparer a thorough catalog of receipts and expenses that resembles the Manhattan phone book. (Note to younger readers: Ask your parents what a phone book is.) The second is spring cleaning or, as it’s called around our house, “the purge.”  ...

Memory mishaps happen; they don’t always mean something serious is behind them. Stay sharp with this latest brain game by Kathryn Kilpatrick. Forgetting where you left your phone or car keys is beyond annoying. Our negative, internal chatter adds to our stress as we search for an item or can’t think of a word. ...

Research shows that there is actually a benefit to doing a brief (or very brief) workout. If it is impossible to find a half-hour all at once, 10 minutes three times a day or five minutes six times a day — or any combination thereof — seems to work just as well. Even if the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise is not reached, there is always a benefit to working out, regardless of the length of time. ...

Don't let summer pass by without first planning for a day or weekend among the sights, sounds and special treats that make taking your grandchildren to an amusement park an exciting adventure. From Cedar Point to Memphis Kiddie Park, your grandkids will enjoy riding on some of Northeast Ohio's best amusement park rides... and you'll all share memories that last a lifetime. ...

The heat. The bugs. The humidity. Not a summer person? We get it; the season feels stickier and steamier the older we get. But warm temperatures and sunshine are short-lived in Northeast Ohio. Leave the air conditioning behind and let our Summer Fun Guide tempt you with our completely biased and absolutely random list of 50 things to do and places to go. ...

Social Security benefits are a crucial part of millions of Americans’ retirement income. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record. Read on to see if you qualify. ...

Northeast Ohio is rich with outstanding older adults. Here's how to let folks in the rest of the state know about those who have made a difference in the lives of others: nominate them for the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. ...

This summer, as airline flights get bumped and reshuffled, and staffing at resorts is iffy, a travel agent just may be your best travel partner. We found a story from AAA Travel about what a travel agent can do for you the next time you start your vacation planning. ...