Month: June 2021

7 Ways To Stay Safe From A Pool-Related Illness

Swimming is one of my favorite things to do. Well maybe not actually swimming but lounging in the pool! Over the past few years there has been a rise in pool-related illnesses but don't fret, we've got 7 ways to do this. While some are obvious like the first one, there are others I never thought of. Be Well,Anisa 1. Stay Out Of The Water If You Have Diarrhea… If you have been diagnosed with cryptosporidiosis, the illness caused by the parasite, don't go back into the water until two weeks after diarrhea has completely stopped. 2. Shower Before You Swim… Rinsing off in the shower for 1 minute removes most of the dirt or anything else on your body that uses up pool chemicals to kill germs. Most people have about 0.14 grams of feces - comparable to a few grains of sand - on their body at any given time, according to the CDC. Hide Your Valuables in Plain Sight with This Secret Book SafeYou can't look up words in this dictionary, but you can store your precious valuables! This hollowed book safe hides your treasures in plain sight. And you won't believe how much stuff you'll be...

5 Social Security Myths That Refuse to Die

I recently saw this article in AARP about Social Security and the myths surrounding it.Because Social Security is important, there are always concerns about its current and future state. Many of us worry about all the changes to the program in its 85-year history which has created a bunch of myths on how it is funded and how it works.Here are the facts behind 5 of the most stubborn Social Security myths.I have to admit before reading this I believed all of them!Be Well,Anisa Myth #1: Social Security is going broke… The facts: As long as workers and employers pay payroll taxes, Social Security will not run out of money. It's a pay-as-you-go system: Revenue coming in from FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) and SECA (Self-Employed Contributions Act) taxes largely cover the benefits going out. Social Security does face funding challenges. For decades it collected more than it paid out, building a surplus of $2.9 trillion by the end of 2019. But the system is starting to pay out more than it takes in, largely because the retiree population is growing faster than the working population, and living longer. Without changes in how Social Security is financed, the surplus is...

What will our life be like in our 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s?

As I'm almost 60 I find myself wondering… what will life be like?I can tell you my 50s is nothing like I imagined. I used to think boy 50 is old. Now? It's young, young, YOUNG!I'm starting to feel that way about 60 too!So what can we expect in each decade of our 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s?No matter what decade, it's good to check in to see what you can do to get the most out of life.I'm not sure what your personal goals for these years are, but based on an article from Sue Campbell former editor at Next Avenue, below is a checklist of things to consider. It's broken down by each decade of our lives, beginning with 50.Be Well,Anisa Our 50s… For me this decade has been a time of big transitions. From taking care of my mom who in years before ALWAYS took care of me. At work huge changes too. My younger, fellow employees are starting to hit their stride allowing me to work less in the "day to day" operations. For my friends who are in their 50s they've had children leave the home, but now many are moving back in. How can...

9 Dementia Risks You Can Actually Avoid

Millions of Americans are diagnosed with some form of dementia each year—and the numbers are only growing. In 2017, dementia led to nearly 262,000 deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). By the year 2060, the CDC projects there will be 14 million U.S. adults with dementia. A recent report published in the journal Lancet suggests up to one-third of dementia cases may be avoidable if the right steps are taken during each life phase to lower your risk. The report states up to 35 percent of dementia diagnoses can be traced back to nine risk factors you can actually do something about. Here are nine things you could and should be doing. Be Well,Anisa 1. Protect Against Hearing Loss… Hearing loss during mid-life alone may raise your dementia risk by around nine percent. 2. Take Care of High Blood Pressure… Track your blood pressure so you can get help promptly if it goes too high. Lowes sells this for $90, your price today is just $50.These won't last long. Get details by VISITING HERE 3. Watch What Your Eat… Eat a Mediterranean-style diet to help lower blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health...

Organizing Your Pantry (And Keeping It That Way)

Last week we talked about reorganizing the pantry and why you should do it. (see last week's article here)This week we're giving you tips on how to do it and how to keep it organized.I just did this and I can't tell you how great it feels. I love to open my pantry and just look at it in awe! I don't think I've ever had it looking so nice.Be Well,Anisa Getting Started: Things to Help You Stay Organized The hardest part is getting started, but it'll go a long way to making meal prep faster and not waste food. Here are some things that you'll need to get started: Bins and baskets: Add bins, baskets, racks and Tupperware to help organize your items on the shelves. From wire baskets to plastic bins, there are plenty of inexpensive items you can find around your house or local box store to add more storage. If everything has a home, you'll be less likely to "mess it up" when looking for what you need later. These are also helpful in the fridge. You can prep and store fresh, chopped fruit and veggies in containers, so your family has quick, easy to find...