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The Cooler Temperatures Make This the Perfect Time for Some Hot Tea
In honor of National Hot Tea Month (January), let’s look at some health benefits of drinking hot tea. 1. Enhances your eye health Thanks to the antioxidants found in green and white teas, you can improve your eye health and help prevent serious eye-related...
January SuperFood – Flax Seeds
Flaxseeds have been used in cooking for centuries, and there are records describing their use and health-protective properties dating as far back as Ancient Greece. So it could be called the original superfood, indeed! Why should we add flaxseed to our diet? Well,...
Self-Care and Downsizing Tips for Seniors
Image via Unsplash The article was written by Libby Howell Downsizing can be difficult for seniors, which is why it’s important to be ready for the mental and physical challenges that may arise through the process. Your wellness should be a priority throughout, which...
December Super Food – Dark Chocolate
With a flavor that can only be described as heavenly, who doesn’t love chocolate? While chocolate products may be high in sugar and fat, we’ve got good news for you! There is a chocolate out there that is not just delicious, but considered healthy! If you’ve dreamt...
December is Bingo’s Birthday Month
Who doesn’t want to celebrate their birthday all month long? Well, the game Bingo gets to do just that as the whole month of December happens to be Bingo’s Birthday Month. Bingo is a popular game of chance often played for cash or prizes. The players are given a...
The Senior’s Guide to Connecting with Technology
By Libby Howell As COVID-19 cases spike all over the country, seniors are strongly encouraged to stay home. Unfortunately, with the holidays right around the corner, this is a particularly heartbreaking time to be forced apart from friends and family. The good news...
Honoring our Veterans at Sonoma Hills
Veterans Day is an important holiday honoring ALL who have served in the United States Armed Forces; during both wartime and peacetime. A day dedicated to showing appreciation for veterans and their willingness to sacrifice for the common good, this federal holiday is...
The COVID-19 Strain on Seniors
Most everyone is suffering from COVID-19 fatigue these days. The Corona Virus has been rampant in the United States since March and, as a result, most areas have been in some form of quarantine and/or lockdown. This has been difficult for everyone, but, with the...
Halloween At Sonoma Hills
Between all the candy, the costumes, and the mischief-making, you may not realize that Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The festival originally celebrated the new year on November 1st, marking the end of summer and the beginning...
November Superfood–Goji Berry
The Superfood for November is Goji berries. Native to Asia, this sweet, slightly sour brightly colored fruit has been used as a medicinal herb and food supplement for more than 2,000 years. What makes goji berries so good? Goji berries are called a superfood because...