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Who You Calling Senior?For a growing number of Americans, growing "old" isn't what it used to be. In fact, many are finding it's the best times of their lives.
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Practice What You PreachPractice What You Preach You know, us coaches are not like the Walmart happy face all of the time. We have times of frustration too. We are human.However, that said, I practice what I preach. I believe, use and teach through the power of writing. Get...
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Reinvent YourselfHave you ever had one of those moments in life where you wake up and say, “I just can’t do this anymore”? Maybe it’s a relationship that just isn’t working. Or maybe it’s work that isn’t working. That’s what happened to me. 26 years, 8...
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Nominating and Selection ProcessAnyone can nominate a candidate for the GB Hall of Fame by completing the official nomination form soon to be available at GrowingBolder.com.
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Hugh HefnerBorn: April 9, 1926
Iconic founder and editor-in-chief of Playboy. Hefner grew Playboy Enterprises internationally to include Playboy clubs, resorts, hotels, and casinos. -
Dr. Andrew OrdonPlastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon has been a surgeon for 25 years. Recently, there's been a surge in the number of procedures and he says that they're mostly boomers who want to look and feel their best.
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Suzy CohenSuzy Cohen talks to Growing Bolder about the increasing number of prescriptions flying out of doctors' offices these days and if generics really are as good as the "real thing."
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World's Oldest Woman Had Normal BrainA Dutch woman who reached 115 years of age and remained mentally sharp throughout life had a healthy brain when she died. The new study suggests Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are not inevitable, as had been suspected.
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What's in a Name?You know the saying "any Tom, Dick or Harry?" We wanted to know why those names, so we did some digging, and found the answer -- and a lot more. Come see how you can track your name through the years!
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Silver SurfersSurf'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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John TrongonHe's a star on his softball team and John Trongon has led the Villages' softaball team, The Angels, to many wins. Oh, and did we mention he's 85?
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Experiencing AngelsI have never seen angels but my husband did. He passed away five years ago. He was a Navajo Indian and I'm an anglo..belagonna in their language. I have lived on and around the Navajo reservation for years....
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Oz GarciaThere may not be a fountain of youth you can drink from, but nutritionist for the stars Oz Garcia has written several books that will help you read your way to looking younger!
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Georgia KleinhenzWe all know the little old lady that lived in a shoe, but Georgia Kleinhenz is known as the Legendary Little Old Lady on a Bike. She got her name because of how many six-day bicycle tours she's done. Can you say 28?
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Calling it QuitsWe talk a lot about the rapidly changing culture of aging and how anything is now possible. That’s a good thing, right?For many American’s, the surprising answer is “no!” One woman recently told me, “I don’t...
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Elaine StritchStage icon Elaine Stritch has never been accused of being a wallflower. Spend some time with this bold and blunt woman!
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Bob CillmanOld people singing covers of classic punk and rock classics? It's director Bob Cillman's innovation and the chorus and documentary, "Young at Heart," has become a sensation around the world.
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Losing WeightI read a Reader's Digest article that made so much sense, that I have to share it with you. Ten best tips for easy slimming down. One of the best things you can do for your overall health is drop a few pounds. Or maybe more than a few pounds. Being...
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Prescription Drugs
Remember when there used to be gas stations at every intersection? Today, they’ve been replaced by pharmacies. A government study showed more than 40 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug and the number continues to...
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Get Connected!
Cell Phones. How did we ever live without them? Isn’t it amazing how quickly they’ve become part of our lives? It just doesn’t feel right to leave the house without one. Like a wristwatch, we instinctively reach for it as part...
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Calling All Teachers - Pay Attention Or You could Be in Detention!
Calling All Teachers - Pay Attention Or You could Be in Detention! I have had the wonderful pleasure to be able to work with students in classrooms, after school programs, and on playgrounds for a number of years. I have had more great days than...
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A Lecture I'd Love To Attend!Whether you went to college 5 years ago or 55 years ago -- sitting through a lecture was usually something to dread. In fact, I must admit (sorry Mom and Dad!) to working out a sign-in system with friends, so we could rotate who had to actually sit...
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Facebook, Twitter, and Interviews
Facebook, Twitter, and Interviews This week has been an extremely exciting one! I have met so many awesome people from Facebook and Twitter - that in itself is amazing for someone who is fairly new to this 'social networking' stuff. Facebook for me...
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TV, Broadway Star Shines Again!
Do you know how every once in a while you meet someone who's life force shines so bright you just want to be around them? You MUST meet Shelly Burch. Oh, sure... You might...
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One Gift You Must Get
Have you read through the Thought Leaders column on the GB Home Page? The number of responses to our question was overwhelming. The answers are as diverse as the backgrounds of the people themselves. Be sure to read through them. But don’t forget about...
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Have You Googled Yourself Lately?OK, so be honest. Have you ever Googled yourself? C'mon, aren't you curious about what comes up when you enter your name into Google's vast search engine? I'll admit that I've done it more than a few times. Mostly it's to see where some of my...
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The Eyes Have ItAre you squinting a bit more than you used to? Find out how you can get a free eye exam and treatment this month. It just might save your vision!
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Challenge: Lose 1 Million Pounds
If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight, you're in good company. A study by the U.S. government finds that it's the number one vow that Americans make at midnight on December 31st. Paying off debts, saving money and getting a better job come in...
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Triple Digits?
Throughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That’s changing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are now 80,000 centenarians in the United States, and that number is projected to increase seven-fold, to...
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O'Connor Goes Public With Private OrdealRetired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday about her husband's Alzheimer's. O'Connor told senators that the disease takes a "staggering toll" on families and more research dollars and treatment options.
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Rightsizing Your Life -- The Holiday EditionRADICAL RIGHTSIZING FOR TOYS Now here’s a novel idea: don’t give potentially dangerous toys for Christmas. "Why I'd NEVER do that!" you say? Since some 80-90% of all toys come from China—this isn't going to be as easy as you think....
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Can You Live to 100?Would You Want to Live to 100?
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60-Year-Old Locks of LoveA health scare led one woman to help children suffering from an incurable disease. See how Peggy Hartzog's own childhood influenced her inspirational choice.
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Traveling the Continent by MotorcycleEach year I go on a motorcycle adventure to somewhere on the North American Continent. I don't travel the main roads, but opt for the back roads and even dirt roads that criss-cross throughout our great country. This year my destination was Eastern...
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Camilla McGuinn- Roadie Report 25Saturday, April 28, 2007 Roadie Report 25- Jim McGuinn with Bobby Darin, Art & Paul, Judy Collins, Dion and John Sebastian in Greenwich Village in 1963 by Camilla McGuinn It was a summer’s morning in 1963 when Jim McGuinn stood looking up at the...
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That's Not HotPeople around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.
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Update -- No Surgery for ShieldsGordy Shields, who at the age of 90 is one of the boldest of all the members of Growing Bolder, was forced to postpone surgery for a back problem that's been plaguing him for over a decade.
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Without a Transplant, They'll Die
Several ago Ardell Lein was sleeping 18 hours a day. He was so weak he had to crawl up the steps to his bedroom. "I couldn't even help my wife carry groceries into the house," he remembers. Ardell suffered from congestive heart failure and when his...
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Give These Guys a MedalIt takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.
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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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What Is Your Dream?
Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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Fountain of Youth Springs in Vegas, BabyMega-stars who rose to fame more than three decades ago, including Cher, Elton John and Bette Midler, are finding a new home in Sin City. Find out why the neon desert is such a draw for these smokin' hot stars.
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What People Are Saying About the Book…To say thank you to everyone who helped or contributed to “Learning Later, Living Greater,” I mailed about 85 copies of the book out. Here are some of the comments. It certainly is nice to read them. Harry R. (Rick)...
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What Is Your Dream?
Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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My quest for a shot at "The Amazing Race"CAUTION: GB MEMBER VIDEO AHEAD...KEEP READING ! ! ! What do you get when you mix the following elements: An “amazing” sense of adventure, a 13 page application form, a video camera and my sister, whom I’ve known for 36 years? It’s quite...
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The 20 Worst Foods in AmericaIt's what America is talking about -- Matt Goulding's list of the 20 worst foods in America. The list is part of Goulding's new book, "Eat This Not That!" Read the list and then listen to the interview because we talked to Goulding on GB Radio.
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What Moment Changed Your Life Forever?
Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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Roadie Report 32 -By Camilla McGuinn
Growing Bolder Note: This a fabulous 2007 wrap-up written by Roger McGuinn's wife Camilla. As always, it's a fascinating tale that starts in the present and occasionally "timeshifts" to add context to the present. October 10, 2007: Roger was...