Seniors are urged to exercise to stay fit and be able to perform basic activities in daily living.
March brings global awareness to Kidney Health with March 9 focusing on optimal kidney function and addressing CKD — chronic kidney disease.
The Military Child Education Coalition has designated the dandelion as the official plant of the military child, because like these children, the plants thrive in almost all locations and conditions.
He’s a little bent over these days; his vision isn’t as clear as it once was; leaning on a cane beat grabbing a hand to get out of a chair. But, 95-year-old World War II veteran George Bowdren…
Many organizations and businesses providing any kind of service to the public these days struggle to find enough employees to help customers.
At the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and Museum, Lou Rossi is somewhat of a longevity legend.
Verna Joshua celebrated her 101st birthday in style on Feb. 4.
Alura Senior Living and the Rolling Thunder organization held a Presidents’ Day ceremonial raising of the U.S. flag and presentation of the POW/MIA flag.
Poker is in the blood of Linda Trawle, the operations manager at the North Brevard Senior Center.
It is believed, although difficult to prove, that during ancient Olympic Games, athletes who participated in discus throwing often practiced with horseshoes.
With legendary heroes, myths about them often become entangled with the truth, and we end up being uncertain about the validity of their stories.
Golf can be vexing and exhilarating. For wounded warrior Ken Gestring, it is also healing.
Get Healthy Brevard was started under the Brevard Health Department Healthiest Weight initiative in 2016. It then moved under the leadership of United Way from 2017 through 2019.
How do you face a challenging situation? Whatever your age, you may be prone to cry before you try some solution.
“Crocodile Rock” became Elton John’s first No. 1 hit single on MCA Records. (In time, eight more would follow.) But rather than appreciate his rare good fortune, John apparently grew weary of …
Since it was built in 1891, Titusville’s historic Pritchard House has graced the city’s Downtown District.
Erik Williams has been donating blood for more than 30 years and looks forward to each donation day, knowing that he is helping to save lives.
Weight and body maintenance have been popular since exercise and eating right have become a normal way to live.
Irwin Brown has met one of two major goals.
You’ve seen the bumper stickers and you’ve heard the phrase: “Support our veterans.”
Lessons learned in the military have served Erin Kelly well in her current career in real estate sales and investing.
When you buy a new computer, a cell phone or a tablet, you quickly find out that there is a learning curve.
As popular as card games are in the United States, dominoes is the game of choice in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
If everyone could speak like a Toastmaster, people would have an easier time understanding, especially the hearing impaired.
For three centuries, British players and their colonists have enjoyed cricket.
History – Then and Now features Space Coast historic landmarks or sites in
If you want to learn how to capture environmental and outdoor photos like a pro, Philip Lintereur and his associates will teach you.
The residents of the Female Veterans Village in Cocoa were in for a sweet and generous surprise.
Bill Antonetz never met a car he didn’t like.
A family’s passion for music led to the operation of what is billed as the largest piano dealership in Florida.
Army Staff. Sgt. Raul Pacheco wants to know everything he can about his veteran’s benefits and services that will be available to him well before he retires from the military.
Navigating through the holidays feeling good about dietary restrictions is like pushing a boulder uphill, when food frenemies bombard us from every corner.
You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht
For many seniors, this will be the first holiday in several years where families will gather after the restrictions of the COVID pandemic. Recently, I returned to Wisconsin for a family weddin…
Retired Lt. Col. Regina Hamilton grew up with parents who considered community service an honor, not an obligation.
In Brevard County, those who have the financial means to do so won’t hesitate when they know the cause will benefit their fellow veterans. Some will chip in with services and others will volun…
As CEO of Melbourne-based IT company Artemis, Travis Proctor has the bead on cyber-thieves bent on stealing valuable information.
Travel guru Geraldine Blanchard has the perfect approach for avoiding holiday travel stress.
The game of chess is popular in Brevard County, with more and more local residents of all ages learning to play it as well as participating in local tournaments.
Jake Potrizeebi, 82, and Lito Guerrero, 80, both of Melbourne, have played tennis more than 100 years combined. They try to play several times week to maintain balance, eye-hand coordination …
Travel guru Geraldine Blanchard has the perfect approach for avoiding holiday travel stress.
When Jamie Schmalenberger’s son Jude returned from his first day of kindergarten at Manatee Elementary School, he asked his mom why he was the only kid in his class celebrating Hanukkah.
It’s taken Willard Davis more than 30 years to complete Santa’s Christmas village with his model electric trains whistling by and running at full steam.
The Military Family Readiness Center at Patrick Space Force Base will hold a Retiree Information Forum from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 2. It will be held in the MFRC, Building 722 or via Zoom.
Imagine, out of the blue, you feel your brain spin 180 degrees at lightning speed as if fueled by an electrical current. This bizarre feeling isn’t lightheadedness, dizziness or anything you’v…
Are you in the Fifth Quarter of your life? Have you just retired? Are you challenged by the daily routines and overload of activities? Are you comfortable with your life as it unfolds? Whatev…
I can see clearly now, the rain has gone
