Gazette Mature Lifestyles

CENTRE COUNTY — For decades, women have been fighting for equal rights with men when it comes to everything from career opportunities to sports. However, there is one area where they are not equal to men and that is stroke — particularly the incidence, risk factors and symptoms.  Stroke is the third leading cause of…

CENTRE COUNTY — Honoring volunteers while encouraging volunteerism in communities around the world is especially pertinent right now. According to a Pew Research report, only 54% of Americans feel a connection to others near them. “Communities around the country are facing increased needs at a time when many people are feeling more isolated. Volunteering fills…

By Brandpoint.com CENTRE COUNTY — What makes for retiring well? For most Americans, it’s living a little by affording experiences that bring joy (68%) and enjoying a high quality of life (49%), balanced by the security of reaching savings milestones (68%), according to new Empower research. BIG AND LITTLE JOYS Most agree satisfaction in retirement…

CENTRE COUNTY — Retirement should be relaxing, not boring. In fact, taking on new hobbies can keep your mind sharp and body vital as you age. Here are five ways to stay active in your golden years: 1. Join a gym: Joining a gym is one of the easiest ways to ensure you perform a…

CENTRE COUNTY — American author and editor Joseph Campbell wrote: “People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances…

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State has included an array of courses to its spring offerings that take place after normal business hours. With classes that take place in the evening, “OLLI After Hours” courses are designed to provide more opportunities for active adult learners of today, said Spring…

UNIVERSITY PARK — Does your partner keep leaving for the guest bedroom because of your thunderous snoring? Don’t call the divorce lawyer. Instead, consider calling your doctor. Dr. Daron Kahn, a pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, said you could be suffering from sleep apnea, a serious but treatable condition.…

STATE COLLEGE — Juniper Village at Brookline is highlighting its February festivities, creating meaningful connections and fostering creative energy. The events included watercolor painting classes, a nostalgic musical bingo, a Valentine’s Day celebration and philanthropic partnerships. The goal of these events is to not only enrich the lives of Juniper residents but also to connect…

My dad died last year on March 12th. As the anniversary of his death approached this year, I pondered different ways of acknowledging that day. From wisdom I gleaned at grief education and support gatherings I’ve facilitated, my mom and I decided we would celebrate my dad on the anniversary of his death. One way…

CENTRE COUNTY — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This is a great time to review the risk factors, symptoms, screening methods and treatments. WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER? First it is important to identify the functions of the colon, rectum and anus. The colon is called the large intestine or large bowel. Its primary function…