w When you have 5 generations under one roof, the club sandwich metaphor has to grow up By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:37:02 +0000 Multi-generation living may get even more multi-generational if current demographic trends — like boomers aging — continue. Full Article Remodeling & Design
w People over 65 share 7 times as much fake news as young people By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:11:11 +0000 Older people tend to be more conservative, and tend to hit the share button a lot more often. Full Article Responsible Living
w We need a better word than 'walkable' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:44:54 +0000 Sometimes a street that's considered walkable isn't — especially if you aren't young and fit and have sharp eyesight. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Bikes for boomers are lower and slower By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:33:35 +0000 Islabike introduces a new line of bikes designed for aging riders. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Why pedestrian deaths are a public health crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:27:11 +0000 It's time to prioritize walking over driving. Cities have to change their priorities and start investing in safe transportation alternatives like walking. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Baby boomers will be among the hardest hit by climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:26:43 +0000 A look at the demographics shows there will be a lot of baby boomers around when climate change kicks in. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Why not retire to the Holiday Inn? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:53:43 +0000 Hotel living combined with extreme minimalism could be an interesting lifestyle choice. Full Article Travel
w It's not just old people who are digitally illiterate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:26:03 +0000 People of every age are generating and circulating misinformation and lies, not just baby boomers. Full Article Computers
w We're facing a demographic time bomb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:18:02 +0000 We've got about a decade to fix our communities to cope with 70 million aging baby boomers. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w What will happen when 20 percent of the population is over 65? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:45:37 +0000 In Japan, they call it "rougai." In North America, the rage against older generations is about to get much, much worse. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w What happens when 'Young-Old' baby boomers become 'Old-Old'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 15:53:26 +0000 I offended people with my previous post about aging boomers, but my goal was to draw attention to a looming problem that we need to deal with. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w How to keep biking at 96 years old By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 13:15:25 +0000 Dutch cyclist Egbert Brasjen started riding at age 65 and just kept on going. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Why do people always say they feel younger than they are? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:47:36 +0000 Everybody is avoiding the stigma of being old. Here's why we need to get over it. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Older people are spending way more time looking at screens, new research finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:52:26 +0000 Older people are also spending far less time socializing or reading. That's not a healthy combination. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Older people aren't rocking in chairs, so why do we still treat them that way? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:37:30 +0000 In 'This Chair Rocks,' author Ashton Applewhite explains why everyone should be up arms about ageism. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w All the lonely people: Where do they all belong? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:45:44 +0000 This is going to be a major question in the very near future. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Too much TV is bad for your health, and older people are watching it more than ever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:53:04 +0000 Older people are watching more television than ever — about 4.5 hours a day — and more than any other group. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w What does 'Medicare for All' actually look like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:09:23 +0000 A Canadian writer living in the U.S. has lived with both. She clears the air about "death panels" and other myths. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w How do you like them bananas? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:43:20 +0000 7-Eleven is selling plastic-wrapped bananas that stay fresh longer. Is the convenience store chain slapping Mother Nature in the face? Full Article Healthy Eating
w 'Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:32:50 +0000 Tristram Stuart's book "Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal" argues that pigs can help alleviate world hunger by eating the scraps of wealthier countries, Full Article Arts & Culture
w Oregon natural foods business gives full ownership to employees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:45:01 +0000 Bob's Red Mill, an internationally renowned natural foods flouring mill and market, is now completely owned by its 209 proud employees. Full Article Healthy Eating
w 'Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:33:22 +0000 Gordon Edgar has a radical concept: Make the world of cheese accessible to everyone, not just foodies who know a little bit of jargon. Full Article Arts & Culture
w Weekend reads: Early spring and farmers market recipes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:37:50 +0000 Food items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Real-life Willy Wonka drives up cost of cocoa By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:39:30 +0000 Commodities trader stockpiles crops and bets on high futures. Full Article Green Workplace
w Weekend reads: A farmers market holiday, our right to water, and more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:13:48 +0000 According to the Department of Agriculture, there are 5,279 farmers markets, large and small, in communities across America. Full Article Beverages
w Finally, reality TV that shows the real New Jersey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:44:05 +0000 ‘NJ FRESH!’ showcases why New Jersey is rightly called The Garden State. Full Article Healthy Eating
w What's your favorite item at the farmers market? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2011 14:59:20 +0000 With May comes the opening of seasonal farmers markets in many regions of the country. What's the first thing you'll buy when your local market opens? Full Article Healthy Eating
w Why you should buy food at the farmers market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2012 22:25:59 +0000 Why you should buy food at the farmers market. If you like delicious, nutritious food, then this is the right place for you to shop. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Farmers markets growing at a brisk pace, and other encouraging farmers market news By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:44:19 +0000 Farmers markets are making news for encouraging reasons. Find out what’s happening around the country. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Cool glass houses, melting ice and more in MNN's week in review By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:21:40 +0000 We've also created a bucket list of farmers markets and a book review of 'Wild,' the book that everyone is talking about — even Oprah. Full Article Politics
w Watch: Tips for getting the most out of the farmers market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:50:15 +0000 MSNBC offers some useful tips for making a trip to the local farmers market more productive. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Shoppers growing warmer on buying local By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:49:02 +0000 Public campaigns designed to boost consumer interest in shopping at small and independent businesses appear to be paying off. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w New Hampshire considering a farm-to-plate bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:54:34 +0000 The initiative’s sponsors are looking at Vermont’s local food program as a model. Full Article Politics
w Do you know who farms your flowers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:12:21 +0000 The USDA wants Americans to "Know Their Farmers, Know Their Flowers." Full Article Healthy Eating
w 7 things to take for a waste-free farmers market trip By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:46:37 +0000 As seasonal farmers market begin to open, make sure you take what you need to be waste-free at the farmers market. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Sustainable foodies, know your limitations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:38:05 +0000 You can still be a proud sustainable foodie if you don’t grow your vegetables, raise your chickens or do it all yourself. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Flour from grasshoppers? Students awarded $1M to fight global hunger with insects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:07:00 +0000 Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread. Full Article Leaderboard
w How to eat local during the winter months By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:11:05 +0000 It's harder to eat local as the days get shorter, but it's possible. Here's how. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Nut job: Thieves are stealing California walnuts by the truckload By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:39:28 +0000 Soaring prices have made walnuts, almonds and other nuts a tempting target. Full Article Healthy Eating
w What’s your favorite summer cookbook? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:13:15 +0000 A list of the best new cookbooks for summer has me making a list of the books I already have to cook from this season. Full Article Recipes
w 10 summer, veggie-heavy slow cooker recipes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 19:16:10 +0000 Cook dinner without heating up your kitchen with one of these vegetarian slow cooker recipes. Full Article Recipes
w What happens when Kelly Ripa mentions a farm stand on TV? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:23:27 +0000 On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.” Full Article Healthy Eating
w Everyone's a winner when you support local farmers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 19:48:59 +0000 It's the perfect time to stimulate your local economy during the USDA's National Farmers Week. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Breastfeeding booth at farmers market draws critics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:00:21 +0000 Police chief refuses to intervene and offers his support for the rights of breastfeeding mothers. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w Hospitals jump on the healthy food bandwagon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:39:19 +0000 As more doctors use food as a medical tool, health care providers are making nutritious options more readily available — even farmers markets. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Pureed Tomato, Eggplant and Yellow Bell Pepper Soup By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:42:29 +0000 The nip in the air says it's time to transition from summer cooking to fall cooking with this end-of-summer vegetable soup. Full Article Recipes
w How many of us live in 2 food worlds? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2016 16:41:42 +0000 We may aspire to eat like foodies, but in reality, we often reach for 'familiar' fare. Full Article Healthy Eating
w How to use food stamps at farmers markets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:25:01 +0000 Some markets are getting creative to make sure all SNAP recipients have access to fresh, local, healthy food. Full Article Personal Finance
w Blue Legacy - How farmers may hurt the fishermen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:22:13 +0000 What farmers along the Mississippi do directly affects lives of fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Blue Legacy - Louisiana: Downstream dead zone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:08:33 +0000 Local young people are leaving the wetlands for jobs in cities partly because the Dead Zone is eradicating the Gulf of Mexico’s shrimp supplies. Full Article Wilderness & Resources