Since President Nixon made Father’s Day an official holiday in 1972, fathers across the country have been doted upon with neckties, fishing gear and golf clubs on the third Sunday of each June. This Father’s Day, remember all the dads in your life: your husband, son, neighbor, father and grandpa. While this holiday usually denotes tangible gifts, giving an experience can be just as nice.

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Happy Memorial Day weekend! As the official start of summer, many people celebrate with barbeques, trips to the beach and soaking up the new summer sun. Across the country, weather predictions show a very hot, sunny weekend this year. While you’re planning your long weekend, keep these heat and sun safety tips in mind to enjoy a fun, relaxing and safe Memorial Day.

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Every decade in life brings new adventures and new challenges. For people over 50, certain foods work wonders for healthy cholesterol and blood pressure, for strong hearts, minds and bodies. Other foods need to be moderated to avoid health complications.

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The first Mother’s Day observance dates back to the late 1800s, when American women suffragettes like Anna Jarvis and Julia Ward Howe (“The Battle Hymn of the Republic”) urged mothers from the Union and Confederacy to bond together to protest the death of their sons and husbands during the Civil War.

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May is Older Americans Month, a tradition that has been celebrated across the nation for nearly 50 years. This year’s theme is Never Too Old to Play, a fitting topic for our older loved ones as we always encourage an active and full life, no matter what the age.

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With Earth Day and Arbor Day taking place this month, April is full of reasons to think about how you can help the environment. There are some things you can do that will lead to a healthier life and help the environment.

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