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Decades ago, yoga had an image problem; it was considered some sort of mysterious quackery from the Far East. But time has done its work and yoga has earned its place at the Western buffet of prescriptive options to help prevent and treat common ailments. And now there's a twist: goats. We have the scoop. ...

A lot can happen in 20 years. Where rock stars and sports stars once shone brightly at the Richfield Coliseum, stars now shine above an avian field of dreams. ...

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In addition to keeping grandma and grandpa on the move, research has shown that involved grandparents report having more meaning in their lives, as well as lower levels of stress and depressive mood. ...

Labor Day is behind us. Hints of Autumn are in the air. Take advantage of the lovely weather while we have it, enjoying an exclusive view of lions, tigers, bears and all the zoo has to offer! Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond is helping to bring you and your friends a dedicated visit to the Akron Zoo.

Adults 62 and older can enjoy discounted admission, live entertainment and vendors throughout the zoo that offer services for seniors. It all happens this Friday during the 2019 Senior Safari on September 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Get directions here: https://ohio.org/festivals-events/event/senior-safari/

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Where else can you meet other folks aged 50+, talk with vendors, grab a bite, listen to music and have a cocktail, too? It's the BOOmer Bash East, of course. Why the BOO in Boomer? We've got a Halloween theme for our Oct. 30 event. Costumes are encouraged but not required. C'mon, why wouldn't you want to grab a friend and come as Popeye and Olive Oyl? ...

Here’s the magic pill: Walking as little as two hours per week can help you live longer and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

A study from the American Cancer Society followed 140,000 older adults and reported that those who walked six hours per week had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer than those who were not active, but that walking even as little as two hours per week could begin to reduce the risk of disease and help you live a longer, healthier life.

“Our bodies were designed to move,” said Dr. David Agus, Professor of Medicine and Engineering at the University of Southern California.

Read more here.

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The growing student loan crisis is getting a lot of attention from policymakers. But did you know that, as Boomers age, many of them are bringing student loan debt with them into their older years? Some of it is their own, while other debt is from cosigning student loans for children and grandkids. What happens to that debt after you're gone is the topic of this column, provided by the Cleveland-area law firm Solomon, Steiner & Peck. ...