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Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost |
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| 20 Websites for Health, Entertainment and Retirement. | |
Sometimes finding what you need on the internet can be a bit confusing, especially when you are unfamiliar with how to do it. The websites below are some basics for health, hobbies and retirement that you might find interesting. These are a good place to start when you are beginning. |
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Health Websites you might find useful: WebMD - This site contains information on numerous topics related to health for young and old. Mayo Clinic - Award winning site with lots of information on health and wellness related topics. MedlinePlus - A service of the U.S. Government, this website helps with illness, disease, and medication questions. It even has several tutorials that explain different conditions and illnesses. American Heart Association - Information about diet, nutrition, and exercise as well as information about heart related illnesses. Cooking and Recipe Websites Food Network - a much used site that features recipes featured on the many Food Nework programs as well as many that aren't. All Recipes - Allrecipes.com "has more than 40,000 free recipes—all created, tested, reviewed and approved by home cooks worldwide. Epicurious - A site sponsored by Gormet and Bon Appetit magazine. It has recipes from simple to elaborate. Cooking Light - Partnered with myrecipes.com, this site offers tons of recipes for those looking for lighter fare. Hobbies and Entertainment
Garden.org - Sponsored by the National Gardening Association, this site has a plant finder, a weed finder and many how-to projects. Better Homes and Gardens - This site had a plant finder as well as many planning tools like an online garden planner and downloadable garden plan ideas. Scrapjazz.com - layout ideas, learning articles, featured layouts and much more. Scrapbooking 101 - a guide to the basics of scrapbooking it provides information about many of the things a novice would want to know including basic techniques, supplies and definitions.
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Learn to Knit and Crochet - has the basics as well as quick patterns for the beginner. Knit and Crochet.com - sponsored by the yarn council, it includes: patterns, guilds and clubs, , ideas, and forums. Quilter's World.com - Patterns, Quilting Basics and Quilting Events. Woodworking Links - a page full of links for woodworking brought to you by Sawhorseworkshop.com. Retirement Websites of Interest: Benefits Checkup - "BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources." Thirdage.com - a site dedicated to aging well. It has topics including, health, money and relationships for those in their forties, fifties, sixties and beyond. AARP - voted one of the best sites for seniors, AARP has everything from discounts, to travel, to health information. Aging Parents and Eldercare - a way to navigate through the maze of programs available for aging parents. Medicare.gov - Information about drug and health benefits for seniors. Senior Corp - "Senior Corps connects today’s over 55s with the people and organizations that need them most. " Senior Summer School - a chance to travel and learn! Senior Discounts.com - a listing of senior discounts from travel and entertainment to groceries.
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