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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!

How to do the right exercise for your age.

How to do the right exercise for your age.

How to do the right exercise for your age.

A good overview of why and how our exercise needs change over time. - RetirementGoat

Dec 11, 20221 min read

Podcast: How Understanding Your Sleep Patterns Can Revolutionize Your Health

Podcast: How Understanding Your Sleep Patterns Can Revolutionize Your Health

Podcast: How Understanding Your Sleep Patterns Can Revolutionize Your Health

Rufus Griscom of The Next Big Idea has an interesting podcast (one hour in length) all about sleep and how to improve your overall health...

Dec 11, 20221 min read

5 Telltale Signs You're in Good Shape at 50

5 Telltale Signs You're in Good Shape at 50

5 Telltale Signs You're in Good Shape at 50

Some good guideposts noted in this article and you should feel good if most of these apply to you at 50 (or after)! - RetirementGoat

Dec 9, 20221 min read

6 Habits to Regain Muscle Mass After Age 60

6 Habits to Regain Muscle Mass After Age 60

6 Habits to Regain Muscle Mass After Age 60

Keeping muscle mass should be a goal of both men and women as they age. In addition to muscle and bone strength, posture and other direct...

Dec 7, 20221 min read

Is Your Poop Healthy?

Is Your Poop Healthy?

Is Your Poop Healthy?

Yes, we went there, literally... Still, super important for us all! - RetirementGoat

Dec 6, 20221 min read

6 methods scientists are now exploring to slow aging

6 methods scientists are now exploring to slow aging

6 methods scientists are now exploring to slow aging

Scientific advances often happen slowly but incredible financial and research resources are currently involved in anti-aging therapies...

Dec 4, 20221 min read

Large Genetic Study Confirms the Link Between Brisk Walking and Slower Aging

Large Genetic Study Confirms the Link Between Brisk Walking and Slower Aging

Large Genetic Study Confirms the Link Between Brisk Walking and Slower Aging

Always thought walking was boring when I was young but love it as I get older. Health benefits are frequently written about and...

Dec 4, 20221 min read

Drug and Alcohol Deaths Among Adults 65 and Older On the Rise

Drug and Alcohol Deaths Among Adults 65 and Older On the Rise

Drug and Alcohol Deaths Among Adults 65 and Older On the Rise

A cautionary article about the risks of addiction both prior to and post-retirement as well as some of the other leading causes of deaths...

Dec 4, 20221 min read

Fitness Tips From a 55-Year-Old Athlete

Fitness Tips From a 55-Year-Old Athlete

Fitness Tips From a 55-Year-Old Athlete

Part fitness advice and part inspiration. This older athlete has a refreshingly simple and positive message touting incrementalism rather...

Dec 4, 20221 min read

Questions to Ask Before Paying Any Medical Bill

Questions to Ask Before Paying Any Medical Bill

Questions to Ask Before Paying Any Medical Bill

Great article and not just for US residents. This US News and World Report article lists some great questions to ensure that you are...

Dec 4, 20221 min read

Colonoscopy vs Stool Tests; What Should You Choose?

Colonoscopy vs Stool Tests; What Should You Choose?

Colonoscopy vs Stool Tests; What Should You Choose?

For most of us, turning 50 starts a precautionary cycle of colonoscopies that range from every year or two to maybe every ten years...

Dec 3, 20221 min read

Cost of Home Care vs Nursing Home

Cost of Home Care vs Nursing Home

Cost of Home Care vs Nursing Home

Some interesting points here. Actual costs can vary widely among both options and there are often third (or fourth) alternatives such as...

Dec 3, 20221 min read

5 Exercises to Preserve Muscle Mass as You Age

5 Exercises to Preserve Muscle Mass as You Age

5 Exercises to Preserve Muscle Mass as You Age

As we age it takes more effort to maintain muscle mass, and with it, bone density, coordination and a variety of other health benefits....

Dec 2, 20221 min read

The Best Anti-Aging Workout

The Best Anti-Aging Workout

The Best Anti-Aging Workout

Really interesting article but I would take caution. I wonder how much intensity is required (they mention 100%) and I think about the...

Dec 2, 20221 min read

Here's How Often You Need to Have Sex to Slow Down Aging

Here's How Often You Need to Have Sex to Slow Down Aging

Here's How Often You Need to Have Sex to Slow Down Aging

Just saying... It's in Readers Digest here! - RetirementGoat

Dec 1, 20221 min read

Who wants to live to be 100 on a diet of lentil and broccoli slurry?

Who wants to live to be 100 on a diet of lentil and broccoli slurry?

Who wants to live to be 100 on a diet of lentil and broccoli slurry?

I had to smile at the title of the article, from The Guardian, and couldn't help but nod my head to it. Enjoying, and continuing to...

Nov 30, 20221 min read

15 Minutes a Day is All You Need to Get Fit

15 Minutes a Day is All You Need to Get Fit

15 Minutes a Day is All You Need to Get Fit

Great CNBC article on the big benefits of a small commitment to fitness. This commitment becomes more and more critical to our health as...

Nov 30, 20221 min read

I'm a Doctor and Wish Everyone Over 60 Knew These Lifesaving Tips

I'm a Doctor and Wish Everyone Over 60 Knew These Lifesaving Tips

I'm a Doctor and Wish Everyone Over 60 Knew These Lifesaving Tips

Some widely known information and some, not so widely known. - RetiementGoat

Nov 28, 20221 min read

Sports Give Seniors a Zest For Life

Sports Give Seniors a Zest For Life

Sports Give Seniors a Zest For Life

I love sports, watching them for sure, but playing them even more. Like many, going to the gym is work but getting out for basketball,...

Nov 27, 20221 min read

12 Major Signs of Cognitive Decline You Don't Want to Ignore

12 Major Signs of Cognitive Decline You Don't Want to Ignore

12 Major Signs of Cognitive Decline You Don't Want to Ignore

Cognitive changes are part of life and for most a benign part of aging. Many of us, even well before retirement age, worry about...

Nov 27, 20221 min read

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