Dog Goes from Shelter to Savior: Sadie, The Rescue Dog
Some people would consider Sadie a bad dog. She had been turned away at three shelters before ending up at the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland, New Jersey, last September.
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There’s no shortcut to health and wellbeing and there never will be. Healthcare must be viewed as an individual act, not as a service received.
The Benefits of Age: 50+ Adults Report Higher Levels of Happiness During Pandemic
The physical and emotional pitfalls of COVID-19 run deep on many levels, but here’s some light to shed on all the darkness, especially for the 50+ crowd.
JD Motes Is Hitting The Surf
JD Motes loves surfing, foiling, wind surfing and paddle boarding. In fact, when it comes to the stand-up paddle board, even though he’s 69 years old, Motes is a rock star.
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Attitude Is Key To a Happy, Healthy Life
“Don’t Stop Believin’” is more than an iconic rock song. It is one of the keys to living a happy and healthy life.
Growing Life After Loss
Like so many during this time, Ericka Cotton is struggling with loss. She’s recently lost both her husband and job. Learn how Ericka has turned that grief into positive actions.
Is Now the Time to Try Video Games?
Think gaming is a young person’s hobby? It might be time to think again. A study recently published by the University of Oxford shows it could improve your mental health during the pandemic.
A Second Chance for Two Families
As Pam Willis scrolled through her Facebook feed in 2019, her heart spoke to her when she read a story about seven brothers and sisters in need of a permanent home.
Separated by the Holocaust, Childhood Best Friends Finally Reconnect
After 80 years, Ilse Betty Grebenschikoff and Anne Maria Wahrenberg finally reconnected. They met as children in Berlin, innocent pawns in a world that was coming at them fast and furious.
World’s Oldest Female Soccer Player is Also a Social Media Star
At 66, Peel wears her veteran’s stripes well. She has been playing for Liverpool Rangers Soccer Club in New South Wales, Australia, over the last 27 years. Talk about a groovy grandma.
Shaq’s History of Under-the-Radar Good Deeds
Shaquille O’Neal paid for a stranger’s engagement ring at Zales this week. It’s the latest example of O’Neal’s random acts of kindness, well-documented over the years, including his time in Orlando (more on that in a bit).
Goodwill Associate’s Honesty Pays Off In $42,000 Find
What would you do if you found $42,000? If your first inclination is “take the money and run,” it’s understandable. That’s a lot of unexpected “extra income.”
Another Reason to Love the Trendy Avocado
Avocados, anyone? A recent study from the University of Illinois concluded incorporating avocados into our daily diets improves our gut health.
57-Year-Old New Mom Credits Physical Fitness for Her New Joy
Higgins, a 57-year-old teacher, is giving the world a teachable moment about the power of love, and the benefits of being in great physical shape to be able to give birth at her age.
Hockey Mom Gives Rink Manager the Gift of Life
Graham Nesbitt always provided the extra, special touch at the local skating arena in Seaforth, Ontario. His hard work left a lasting impression that would save his life.
The Benefits of Age: 50+ Adults Report Higher Levels of Happiness During Pandemic
The physical and emotional pitfalls of COVID-19 run deep on many levels, but here’s some light to shed on all the darkness, especially for the 50+ crowd.
The Comfort of Broccoli Tempura
The email request was unusual and poignant: A man was asking for a recipe for his terminally ill mother-in-law. She loved the favorite broccoli tempura at Ekiben, which has two locations in Baltimore.
The Viral Obituary That Is Inspiring Smiles
Celebrating a life often gets lost in the emotional crosshairs of grief and coping with death. It’s completely understandable. But there are wonderful ways to smile through the tears.
Your Take: Women who Made a Positive Impact
For Women’s History Month, we asked the Growing Bolder Community to tell us about a woman who has had a positive impact on their lives. Here are just a few of those inspiring, uplifting responses.