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  • Marc
    Join the Revolution

    This is one of the most exciting times in human history. We're redefining what it means to grow older and in the process, changing the course of the human experience.


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    Picture of the Day and Birthdays for July 20

    Remembering the most anticipated step in human history and looking into the "Eye of God."


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    World's Oldest Living Man

    Tomoji Tanabe is now 113 thought to be the fifteenth oldest living human being whose age can be verified.


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    The Last Voice at the Other End of the Line

    She's one of a few left in the world -- a real, live telephone answering service. She's been behind the same bank of phones for decades. See what a difference a personal human touch can make.


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    Jimmy Carter

    Born: Oct. 1, 1924
    Best known as the boy from a rural farming town in Georgia who went on to become the 39th President of the United States.


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    Eleanor Roosevelt

    Born: Oct. 11, 1884
    Died: Nov. 7, 1962
    American First Lady, humanitarian, and diplomat who became one of the most admired women in the world.


  • Tom Kirkwood
    Tom Kirkwood

    One of the world's top aging researchers says there is no such thing as a death gene.


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    Today's Buzz: Friday, February 1

    Where did January go? Start the month off right with a fresh cup of the GB News Brew. Today: Hillary and Barack on same ticket? Stunning pics from Mercury and why men are no longer needed to continue the human race. Bummer.


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    A time of desperation and misdeeds

    Corruption, greed, deceit, immorality, and idiocy… Plagues that spread throughout our society like a cancer. Those are some, but not all of what needs to be removed from society in order for all of us to live a decent and happy life. We sit...

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    Banana Battles Back

    This is a tense tale of determination; a celebration of passion and the human spirit. 93-year-old Banana George Blair, weak from a long battle with pneumonia and in constant pain from six back surgeries, wants to get his bare feet back on the water.


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    I'm 80 and On The Internet!!!

    Well, here I am doing something I never dreamed I'd do. I'm joining a social network site on the internet. I'm still having a hard time understanding just what the internet is. In my day, if you couldn't feel it, touch it, or build it, it didn't exist!...

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    The Lesson of Ruth1898

    Throughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That's changing.


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    The Book...

    Shortly after I moved to New Hampshire, my son Jon, who is a free-lance writer with six published books to his credit and more on the way, began talking about my writing a book.  He felt that lifelong learning for older adults was an important topic,...

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  • Stan Lee
    Stan Lee

    The man who gave the world Spiderman and the Fantastic Four says he's more creative than ever.


  • Pat Williams
    How to Become A Lifelong Learner

    The modern era is generally considered to have started in 1500 A.D. with the start of the printing press. From 1500 to 1830, all known knowledge doubled. From 1830 to 1930, all known knowledge doubled again. A few years ago, all known knowledge was...

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  • The Skinny on Interesterified Oil

    I've always gotten along with kids. Years ago, before I became qualified to be considered of grandfather age, many of my girlfriends had children. I used to tell them things while driving along, like, "Do you see that apartment complex over there,...

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  • Katy Cropped
    Pets Are People ... Right?

    I love my animals. I have two dogs, Faegan and Junior, and two cats, Travers and Laila. No children at this point (human children, I mean) so the furry friends get most of the attention in my house. My dogs *know how to manipulate my love. When I...

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  • Dr. Paul Nussbaum
    Dr. Paul Nussbaum

    Dr. Paul Nussbaum takes the term "brain power" to the next level. He's an internationally recognized expert on brain diseases and brain health and aims to show people that fitness isn't only for the body.


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    Caregiver Stress- the dangers facing Good Samaritans

      Caregiver Stress- the Dangers of being a Good Samaritan   by Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach in Winter Park   “Don’t take life so seriously, you’ll never get out...

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    5 Questions with Kelly Perkins

    Kelly Perkins' life came full circle for her. She's a heart transplant recipient who literally took the high road after her surgery and began climbing mountains to raise awareness of the need for organ donations.


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    World's Oldest Woman Had Normal Brain

    A Dutch woman who reached 115 years of age and remained mentally sharp throughout life had a healthy brain when she died. The new study suggests Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are not inevitable, as had been suspected.


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    93-year-old Banana George Attempts Water Skiing Record

    It was a rough winter for Banana George Blair, the most famous water skier in history. The oldest-ever barefoot skier ever battled a severe case of pneumonia that left him bedridden and weak. But the 93-year-old wasn’t ready to give up the sport he loved.


  • Dr. John Langdon
    The roots of cancer

    Cancer does not "just happen".  Cancer along with many other common diseases is not just a chance occurrence.  There is a growing and unequivocal body of evidence supporting the concept that most common diseases are the result of complex...

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  • Jerry Friedman And Students
    Teens Learn How to "Act" Like Grown-Ups

    Some of the wisest people in the world are sharing their stories -- through some of the youngest. Find out how one man's plans for leaving a legacy turned out even bigger than he had hoped.


  • Marc
    Triple Digits?

    Throughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That’s changing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are now 80,000 centenarians in the United States, and that number is projected to increase seven-fold, to...

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    Rightsizing Your Life -- The Holiday Edition

    RADICAL RIGHTSIZING FOR TOYS Now here’s a novel idea: don’t give potentially dangerous toys for Christmas. "Why I'd NEVER do that!" you say? Since some 80-90% of all toys come from China—this isn't going to be as easy as you think....

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  • Marc
    Back From Death's Doorstep

    I saw a 109-year-old woman brought back to life. It was stunning. Humbling. I’m still trying to process it all. I’ll tell you about it in a moment. But first, a little background. Ruth1898 is not only the oldest member of our growing bolder...

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    Can You Live to 100?

    Would You Want to Live to 100?


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    60-Year-Old Locks of Love

    A health scare led one woman to help children suffering from an incurable disease. See how Peggy Hartzog's own childhood influenced her inspirational choice.


  • Marc
    Without a Transplant, They'll Die

    Several ago Ardell Lein was sleeping 18 hours a day. He was so weak he had to crawl up the steps to his bedroom.  "I couldn't even help my wife carry groceries into the house," he remembers. Ardell suffered from congestive heart failure and when his...

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  • Bill Shafer
    Seeking Centenarians from the Other Side of the World

    Eric Shackle of Australia is the author of the world's first multi national electronic book. It's called, Life Begins at Eighty. At age 88, it's something Eric knows first-hand. He also knows a little bit about writing. He filed his first newspaper...

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    Can He Do It?

    64-year-old adventurer Michael Fournier, a retired French Army officer is ready for his big moment. Fournier has spent two decades and nearly $20 million in a quest to break American Joe Kittinger's 48-year-old record for highest parachute jump.


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    5 Questions With: Ellen Whitehurst

    Ellen Whitehurst, a guest on The Growing Bolder Radio Show, is a writer who helps others find happiness through holistic medicine, feng shui and more. But her path to success and financial freedom was a long and winding one.


  • Marc
    The Quest for Happiness

    If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. Apparently, there's not a lot of hand clapping going on. Have you been in a bookstore lately? The happiness industry is smiling from ear to ear. There's Stumbling on Happiness, The Secrets of Happiness, In...

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  • Boomer
    How would your life be different if you were ten times bolder than you are right now?

    Each week, Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.


  • Marc
    The Times They Are A Changin'

    As we welcome in the New Year, lets hope 2008 will bring with it meaningful change in the way America deals with its aging population. Dylan said it first but it’s never been truer than now: “The times they are a-changin.” A social revolution is...

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    Cancer Survivors

    A cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.


  • Boomer
    What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?

    Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.



 

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