Five European trips that are kind to your knees
Fewer stairs, shorter walks and trains that do the heavy lifting. Our editors planned each route for an unhurried pace.
9 card games worth learning this winter (bridge included, gently)
From Gin Rummy to Hand and Foot, and how long each one takes to learn.
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The jigsaw puzzle you’ll actually finish: a grown-up’s buying guide
Piece counts, glare, wobbly fits and the one kind of picture that will sit half-done on your table until Easter.
Balance exercises you can do while the kettle boils
Eight moves built on CDC and NHS guidance, each fitted into a few minutes you already spend waiting, with easier and harder versions for every one.
Required minimum distributions, explained without the jargon
The IRS let your IRA grow untaxed for decades.
How to stop robocalls on any phone in 10 minutes (landlines too)
Robocalls never vanish entirely, but a few settings on your iPhone, Android or landline cut them to a trickle.
The 1964 World’s Fair: what you saw then and what still stands
Michelangelo, the Mustang, Walt Disney and a waffle with a new name all turned up in Queens.
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This week in 1964
- Oct 10The Tokyo Olympics open, the first Games ever held in Asia.
- Oct 14Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is named the Nobel Peace Prize winner.
- Oct 15The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Yankees in Game 7 of the World Series.
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The national park views you can reach from a bench, a shuttle or your car seat
Twelve overlooks with paved paths, shade and seating, chosen by readers who use canes, walkers and wheelchairs.
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First painting class at 78: the late bloomers proving there is no deadline on talent
Six readers who picked up a brush after retiring, and the classes, kits and online lessons they recommend.
Why singing in a group is so good for you, and where to find one
Raised beds at standing height: the back-saving garden setup
Potluck season: eight dishes that travel well and reheat beautifully
The case for a standing weekly coffee date with friends
Brain Break: 1960s television
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Retiring somewhere warm? Seven questions to answer before you sell the house
Taxes, hurricanes, hospitals and how far you will be from the grandkids.
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Loneliness is a health risk. These small weekly habits help
What the research says, and what readers say actually worked for them.
Over-the-counter hearing aids: who they work for and who should see an audiologist
Balance exercises you can do while the kettle boils
The questions to bring to your next annual wellness visit
Every health story lists its sources and the date it was last reviewed.
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