Sandy and Ellie’s Excellent Adventure: Two 81-Year-Olds Travel the World in 80 Days

Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hambry wanted to do something special to celebrate their 80 th birthdays. When Sandy proposed a unique adventure for their milestones, her friend was immediately thrilled with the idea: to travel the world in 80 days for their 80 th birthday. The COVID-19 pandemic may have stalled the two friends’ whirlwind trip, but only briefly. After all, the two met in...
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Bruce Springsteen Falls on Stage, Band and Crew Rush to HelpBruce Springsteen Falls on Stage, Band and Crew Rush to Help

One of his biggest hits is “Tougher Than the Rest”, and Bruce Springsteen proved his resilience on stage on May 25.  During a concert with The E Street Band at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, the 73-old rocker took a tumble while climbing a flight of stairs as the band launched into the hit song “Ghosts.” The singer and his guitar crashed to the ground,...
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Who Knew Typing Could Cause Such Agony? How To Manage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Ever feel a strange numbness, tingling, burning, or pain in your hand? Or experience occasional shock-like sensations that radiate to your thumb and index, middle, and ring fingers? These are potential symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The pain can be extreme and persistent. The condition occurs when the ligament that runs across the top of your wrist swells and presses on the nerves. The...
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Five Common Myths About Eye Health

As we age, the risks for vision loss from eye disease increase. Unfortunately, many people rely on outdated conventional wisdom or random online searches to get answers to important eye-related health issues. Here are five common eye health misconceptions and the answers you need to help protect your vision and prevent vision loss. Eye Health Myths #1: You only need an eye exam if you...
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