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Remaining happy as you age is an important way to maintain mental and physical health, leading to a longer life. One of the largest age groups in the world are individuals in their fifties or over who are called baby boomers. Baby boomers live all over the world working in various occupations or enjoying retirement. Many baby boomers are now entering the retirement years when their lives are gradually shifting to a different lifestyle with more free time for other pursuits. While working long hours each day, raising families and caring for homes, a baby boomer may have put their own happiness ... more ...

Rio De Janeiro is one of the Host Cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. This will be Brazil's second time to host the competition, the first time being in 1950. In a huge city like Rio de Janeiro, it is hard to pick out places that you must see. Every place has something to offer, and you are sure to have an experience to remember wherever you go. However, you may not have much time, so here are ten places that are worth your time.     1. See the view from Sugar Loaf. This is one of the most visited sites in Rio de Janeiro as it offers a breathtaking view. Enjoy the ... more ...

As life carries you along, your surroundings change. While it is healthy to mourn these changes, there is no benefit to remaining sad and withdrawn. If you have entered your silver years as a single, the prospect of dating may seem a bit scary. The world has changed since you had your first date, and you may not feel comfortable jumping into the same dating scene in which young twenty- and thirty-something men and women are meeting each other.  You are absolutely not alone. There are many other men and women just like you, looking to make a connection for friendship or more in your very ... more ...

One day a lady received a smile from a gentleman on 50plus-Club. She responded by sending a smile back. The next message was an invite for coffee. The lady accepted, however, it was such hot muggy weather last July 2013, the lady suggested an iced tea instead. The gentleman agreed and they planned to rendez-vous at a public place where there was a gazebo and running fountain. The appointed day and time arrived and the lady brought her dog. After a 2 and a half hour 'chat' they both realized that they had similar interests and both left feeling pretty good.   The gentleman messag... more ...

The West has long been intrigued by Buddhism. The insurgence of research and interest in "mindfulness" in recent years is part of this intrigue. Despite the West’s long fascination with Buddhism, there are many common misconceptions. We will address a few of them here.   Life of the Buddha Siddhartha Gautama lived in the 6th century B.C.E. in what is now Nepal. He was a wealthy prince and grew up with much privilege and comfort. When he was an adult, however, he became dissatisfied with sensual life and left home to study with the ascetics. Ascetics radically deny the d... more ...

Being wealthy and living rich is not always entirely the same. Understanding how rich people think and live differently than those who are not is a way for you to gain insight into your own life path and destiny.   Life Choices and Habits Matter Individuals who are rich understand that their own life choices and habits drastically have an affect on the outcome of their lives. Understanding that positive habits lead to positive opportunities is a way to steer clear from becoming "stuck" or feeling trapped in a lifestyle you are unhappy with yourself. Making positive changes, i... more ...

Happiness is the golden prize for many, and they spend their lives striving to obtain it. Cutting out bad habits from life and working toward a greater sense of self help to eliminate these roadblocks to happiness that impede the lives of far too many individuals is the key. Here is a list of the things you should cut out from your life:   1. Poor Health In order for the mind and spirit to feel productive and fruitful, the body must act as the catalyst. While indulging in treats every once in awhile is fine, work toward eating primarily healthy meals and getting some exercise on a regu... more ...

Wine is an enjoyable refreshment to enjoy anytime of the year. Because there are so many varieties, there really is a perfect wine for every occasion or meal. In the summer, a light slightly sweet wine is perfect for the warm weather. A great option for summer wine is rosé for many reasons.   Rosé Wine Rosé is made a little differently than other wines. It is made from grapes crushed quickly and draining them just as fast. A lot of the dry flavor that you get from red wines is caused by the soaking of the fruit skins. With this type of wine, the skins are not soake... more ...

Online dating is a safe, popular way to expand your social circle and enjoy the convenience of having potential new partners pre-screened by compatibility experts. However, as with all online encounters, it is best to keep a few key points in mind when making contacts to maximize the number of meaningful connections and minimize the risk of scams and unfulfilling experiences. Fake or misleading profiles are created for a variety of reasons, ranging from harmless experimentation to the desire to extort funds from other sympathetic users of the site. Fortunately, the owners of such profiles are ... more ...

For some time, the United States has commonly been known as the fattest country in the world, but recently, the US has been bumped from its number one spot. Taking its place in the spot of the fattest country in the world is Mexico with an obesity rate of 32.8 percent. So how did such a poor country come to take the top spot?   The surprising fact is that this isn't a new thing. Mexico didn't rise to the point of being the fattest country overnight. The statistics show that roughly 70 percent of Mexican adults are considered fat or obese, and this is a statistic that's been ... more ...