GB Items Related to Tag - men

  • Breast Cancer DIY
    Yes, Men Get Breast Cancer, too!

      Treatment Delays Result In Poor Outcomes For Men With Breast CancerMen who develop breast cancer are often not treated until the disease has spread to the point that treatment becomes difficult, new results show. Although most breast cancer...

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    Sports

    If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base. - Dave Barry


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    Men Have Thicker Skin Than Women

    No, that wasn't a sexist comment, it's true. How else is men's skin different? MenScience answers. Men Have Thicker Skin. Literally - a man's skin is thicker and firmer than a woman's. Having higher levels of testosterone hormones in their blood, men's...

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    Row, Row, Row Your Boat

    Something unusual is happening all across America. Men and women are getting up before the crack of dawn to participate in one of fastest-growing sports for the over-40 crowd.


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    Fabulous Fish Fat

    OMEGA-3's are called 'essential fatty acids,' essential to men because the body can't manufacture them, so they must be derived from one's diet. Unfortunately, many men aren't getting adequate amounts. What are they? According to the Mayo Clinic,...

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    Roller Skating Not Just For Kids

    A group of men and women over 50 prove that they won't let arthritis and age get in the way of their passion to roller skate.


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    The Unknown (I wrote this)

    A cold chill had cast itself over the lands during the previous hours. Many men can be seen pushing through the snow while pulling large and small sled carrying their supplies. Behind them can be seen a massive plain of frozen land covered in the white...

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    Best of the Rest - Christian the Lion

    This video is red hot on the Internet and when you see it, you'll know why. In 1969, two Australians living in London saw a lion cub for sale in a small cage at Harrods Department Store.


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    Susan Silver

    Highly acclaimed writer Susan Silver has taken her search for Mr. Adequate overseas and she's not happy about what she's finding out there.


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    Know Your PSA, Save Your Life

    The good news about prostate cancer is that survival rates are at an all-time high. The bad news is that hundreds of thousands of men are still getting it. Dr. John Langdon has tips for preventing and diagnosing this common cancer.


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    VOLUME 1 ACT 3

    i left off the previous blog with me arriving at Camp Shanks, NY.. Shorly after that, our division was loaded on the good ship General J.R. Brooks. After 14 days in a convoy and joining many sea sick buddies in rough north Atlantic seas, we landed in...

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  • Boomer
    Why This Book

    See what makes "Voices From Vietnam" so compelling.


  • Boomer
    Why This Book?

    "Voices From Vietnam" is compelling reading.


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    Why This Book

    See what makes "Voices From Vietnam" different from any other book you've read on the subject.


  • Steve Sigler
    Steve Sigler

    Steve Sigler says softball never appealed to him, so he founded a hardball league that is now 45,000 members strong -- and growing.


  • Growing Old is not for Sissies, Etta Clark
    Etta Clark

    When a professional photographer and athlete turned 40, she became fascinated with the vitality of older men and women who seemed unfazed and unaffected by their older years.


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    Taking Flight Into History

    The most effective, devastating and romanticized aircraft of WWII was the B-17. Countless books and movies dramatize the Flying Fortress and the 10-men crews that flew them. Here is a chance to take a rare flight in the plane that ruled the skies.


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    Stop the Clock: How Men Can Stay Healthy, Fit and Strong at Any Age

    Did you read Part 1 of my Stop the Clock: How Men Can Stay Healthy, Fit and Strong at Any Age series? If you didn't get a chance to read it, take a look at it right now before continuing. Read Part 1 first.Good Nutrition & Hydration Keeping your...

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    Best of the Rest - Midlife Crisis

    Do we all go through a midlife crisis? How do you know if you're in yours? Elliot Maxx knows and he's not afraid to talk about it. See why men everywhere are paying very close attention!


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    Thomas Jefferson

    Born: April 13, 1743
    Died: July 4, 1826
    Author of the Declaration of Independence whovoiced the aspirations of a new America as no other individual of his era.


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    Reality Bytes: Let There Be Lighthouse

    In this episode of our made-for-the-Web reality TV show, Marc and Bill put on their suits to warn of an impending health crisis and to support a great organization. Lighthouse is making a difference in the lives of men, women and kids across the country.


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    The Purpose of the GB Hall of Fame

    The GB Hall of Fame exists to immortalize the later life accomplishments of men and women worldwide and to smash negative stereotypes about aging.


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    Marathon (Wo)men, Smashing Stereotypes

    With just two days left until the New York City Marathon, I can't imagine what the runners are going through. For the elite athletes, the focus is most likely on the finish. They'll be trying to come in at the top of their age groups, and trying to better...

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  • Norman Olson
    Norman Olson

    What happens when a group of men over the age of 60 all jump out of a plane at the same time? The Sky Fossil, Norman Olson is back with a dramatic story of how close they came to a new world record, and a devastating injury.


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    Today's Buzz: Friday, February 1

    Where did January go? Start the month off right with a fresh cup of the GB News Brew. Today: Hillary and Barack on same ticket? Stunning pics from Mercury and why men are no longer needed to continue the human race. Bummer.


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    Boomer's Buzz: Friday, March 7, 2008

    The weekend is almost here -- let's finish strong. Democrats do-over dilemma. New colon cancer screening recommendations. Why men want to do more housework. A picture that's out of this world, and firemen make a car fly.


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    Sunday's Buzz: February 17, 2008

    Hear Ye. Hear Ye. Today's News Brew: Ex-Beatle settles, mankind's to-do-list, "Gentlemen, Start Your Engines," a 120-year-old woman, 30 ways to prevent cancer, and our new feature -- Video of the Day (a daily clip guaranteed to amuse, amaze or inform.)


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    Boomers Heading to Space?

    It looks like the next person on the moon may be someone a little older than usual. The European Space Agency is searching for a man or woman 45 years old or older to send into space. Will it be you?


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    Honor Those Who Served Boldly

    This week, America pauses to honor the men and women who have served so bravely and selflessly to guarantee all Americans enjoy the rights and freedoms our founders imagined.


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    Silver Surfers

    Surf's up for men and women of all ages! The world's biggest Surf Expo is for buyers and sellers only, so we took our cameras inside to give you a tour. We found a booming industry that is Growing Bolder every year.


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    Growing Bolder Motivation: Pass it On

    I swam across a lake and back this morning. It’s a swim that actually began nearly a year ago and illustrates the power of motivation and the importance of challenging, inspiring, and supporting one another in our growing bolder adventures. The day...

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    Bob Marckini

    Prostate cancer survivor Bob Marckini says he's found a way to treat the disease without surgery. He's so excited about the treatment option that he's written a book about it.


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    Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 29

    We like cool tattoo's but this is the dumbest tattoo we've seen in a long time.


  • Playing Hard Ball

    Ask anyone over 40 what activity created some of their most vivid memories of their youth. Chances are they’ll be about their experiences with Little League baseball.


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    Susan Silver

    Susan Silver has written for some of TV’s biggest comedies, including “The Bob Newhart Show,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Maude.” Silver (who admits even she lies about her age) talks about living in New York City, and trying to meet men.


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    Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, April 16, 2008

    Today's Buzz: White-haired Obama Girls, divorce by YouTube, simple ways to improve your health, middle aging man rocks, Pope 'deeply ashamed,' stars' dramatic weight changes, McCain's gas tax holiday, and more.


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    Calendars for a Cause

    One word seems to unify us all in dread: cancer.  The disease doesn't discriminate based on race, gender, age, income, attitude or resume.  It can strike at any time, and most often leaves the patient with physical, emotional and financial...

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    My Work with Women

     One of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my...

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    T-Rex and the City

    There's passion on Manhattan. I felt it as soon as I arrived on the island. For me, a major part of this enthusiasm radiates from my fast-walking, subway-chasing, black-wearing, taxi-flagging urbanite daughters. The New York I know is viewed through their...

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    America: A Christian Country?

    "The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first."-Thomas Jefferson "Almighty God; We make our earnest...

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  • Abigail Trafford
    Abigail Trafford

    Washington Post writer Abigail Trafford is a leader in the movement to fight ageism.


  • Gen. Ann Dunwoody
    You Go Girl!

    Ann E. Dunwoody becomes the first woman in U.S. military history to achieve the rank of 4-star general.


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    Top Ten Baby Boomer Graduation Songs

    As young people prepare for high school graduations around the country (my own daughter included) I thought it would be cool (do they say that word anymore?) to come up with a Top Ten List of Baby Boomer Graduation Songs.  These are the songs my...

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  • Sherrie Mathieson, Forever Cool
    Sherrie Mathieson

    Be honest -- you still have some relics from your youth lurking in your closet. Style expert Sherrie Mathieson says even if those clothes come back in style, they just won't work for you the way they once did.


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    She Saw the Future

    Everything we thought we knew about aging is changing. Opportunity and possibility are everywhere. Everyday, more men and women realize the magnitude of this change. Shirley Mitchell realized it 20 years ago.


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    MLB Draft Bonus

    When we met some of the surviving Negro League baseball players at the recent Major League Baseball draft at Walt Disney World, we were blown away by the stories these men -- and one woman -- shared about their climb to the the big leagues.


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    My 5 New Boyfriends

    In the past few years since menopause came knocking at my door, I have all of a sudden become attractive to men who wouldn't have given me the time of day 20 years ago. Now I spend time with them practically every day. As soon as I wake up, I need...

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  • Nick at the Women's Distance Festival 5K Road Race, 9/20/08 in Tallahassee, a couple hundred yards from the finish line in Indianhead Acres, my home turf.
    See Florida's Finest Senior Athletes at the 2008 Florida Senior Games State Championships

    It’s been a little over three weeks since Florida Senior Games State Championships registration has been open and the Florida Sports Foundation has been buzzing with activity.   More than 8,000 registration books were mailed out to...

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  • Dr. Dean Ornish
    You Can Shut Down Cancer Genes in 3 Months!

    Major lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise not only helps you lose weight and lower your blood pressure - it actually results in dramatic changes at a genetic level.


  • Nick at the Women's Distance Festival 5K Road Race, 9/20/08 in Tallahassee, a couple hundred yards from the finish line in Indianhead Acres, my home turf.
    Two very experienced Senior Games athletes

    How many times do you have the opportunity to talk to someone who is 102 years old? I had that pleasure when I called to check in on John Donnelly, my favorite over-100 years old athlete. His first comment to me was if we had created a 100-105 year...

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    ARE THE ELECTIONS OVER ?????

    I woke up this morning and clicked on the early morning news..... I blinked!! twice...and my mouth opened wide!!.. Was it possible that I had gone to sleep the night before, and slept for 9 months?...It seemed that I missed my God Given American...

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  • How I learned to "Do the Hustle"

    My old friend, Frank, used to be married to Donna. Donna had a very close friend, Jim, who was gay, not that there's anything wrong with that. I say was because Jim is no longer with us and that's just a darn shame because he was so good natured and an...

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  • Thomas Perls
    The Older You Get, The Healthier You've Been

    Dr. Thomas Perls is head of The New England Centenarian Study (NECS), the largest comprehensive study of centenarians in the world. The NECS believes that centenarians are a select group of people who have either markedly delayed or entirely escaped dis


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    Big Screen Dreams

    One woman's passion for film is paving the way for some senior filmmakers to find success on the big screen.


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    Growing Bolder Receives 2008 Senior Vision Media Award

    The Growing Bolder Media Group is the winner of the 2008 Senior Vision Media Award, presented by the Florida Council on Aging. President and CEO Marc Middleton accepted the award on behalf of the Growing Bolder team.


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    Susan Silver

    Comedy writer Susan Silver took her message to a whole other level recently when she got drunk on national TV. She's a GB Radio regular who soon may be speaking to "Cougars" everywhere.


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    Fast Forwards -- A Good Laugh

    A married couple in their early 60s was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant.


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    Dr. Pamela Peeke

    If you regularly watch TV favorite Oprah, you've probably seen Dr. Pamela Peeke on there more than once. She's not only telling you what to do with your weight after you hit the big 4-0, find out how she can help you stay fit for life with just five steps


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    Mentors Make the Difference to Achieve Results

    Mentors Make the Difference The benefits of having a leader come alongside to achieve greater results   By Dwight Bain, NCC, Founder of the LifeWorks Group of Counselors & Coaches   Last week I was honored to spend some time...

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  • Edna Parker
    World's Oldest Living Woman

    American Edna Scott Parker was born April 20, 1893 and at age 115, is currently recognized as the oldest person in the world following the death of Yone Minagawa of Japan on August 13, 2007.


  • Boomer
    Growing Bolder Launches Bold New Venture

    Bolder Broadcasting Inc., the world's leading producer of active-lifestyle content, announces the launch of GrowingBolder.com, a unique online community for men and women interested in living life to its fullest.


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    Fast Forwards: Still Have a Sense of Humor?

    Aging funny? Says who? Whoever penned these funny jokes about aging that are circulating around the Web certainly has a sense of humor about some of the things we're all going through lately. Go ahead -- laugh in the face of your wrinkles!


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    Picture of the Day and B'days for October 15

    Today is Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Today's birthdays include actress-director Penny Marshall who turns 66. 39 years ago today, the largest peace demonstration in U.S. history took place.


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    51 and Feeling "Fly"

    Actor and comedian Steve Harvey says instead of feeling over the hill, he feels on top of it. But it took hard work, and a serious wakeup call. See how he is Growing Bolder, then share your stories of feeling "fly!"


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    Dr. Mark Hyman

    Good news! Doctors say they’ve discovered Miracle Grow for the brain and Dr. Mark Hyman says you won’t believe how easy it is for you to incorporate it into your daily life. Here’s the best part – no drugs are involved!


  • Katy Cropped
    Living for Today

    When I read that someone who is healthy, active, ambitious and inspirational has died – like an actress, or a sports star – I'm instantly saddened.  And that was my initial reaction when I saw that Dave Freeman had died in a freak...

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  • Steve Sigler
    Let's Play Hardball!

    There's a sacred bond between a man and baseball. It's something that a softball would just never understand.



 

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