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Breast Cancer: How to Battle Anxiety, Fear and Depression with Mindfulness

Facing cancer is difficult, unnerving, and scary. While our bodies battle this ugly disease, another war is going in our minds. What we allow to go on in our hearts can be as crucial as any other treatment regimen. Learning to “live in the now” can be powerful medicine. We spend much of our lives … [Read more...]

Jingle Bell Market 2017

  Jingle Bell Market is a FREE event to support local businesses and charities and to provide a unique and enjoyable shopping experience for our wonderful community. Come knock out some of your Christmas list shopping from over 25 unique and creative vendors ranging from home decor to … [Read more...]

Foods that Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease

article courtesy of Comfort Keepers® Heart Health as We Age As we age, the risk of heart disease can increase due to a condition known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis occurs when the arteries begin to narrow from plaque buildup in the arterial walls, disrupting blood flow throughout the … [Read more...]

Gather ‘Round; It’s Story Time! Books & Stories to Share with Your Family

My grandmother would tell me stories of her childhood before bedtime when I would stay overnight. These tales ranged from exciting and happy, to suspenseful and serious. I clung to every word she said, and would request stories she had already told me before – because I LOVED hearing them. I … [Read more...]

You’re Retired. Need Something To Do?

There is a preconceived notion that people are just waiting for the day where they can simply retire and travel the world. That seems to be a distant dream since most people cannot maintain that lifestyle solely off of social security checks. According to the Social Security Administration, the full … [Read more...]

Moving to a Senior Living Community: How & When?

With contributions by Eva Hutton, Marketing Director at Crestview Retirement Community & Jessica Garner, Community Resource Director at The Isle at Watercrest Bryan I spoke with Eva Hutton, Marketing Director at Crestview Retirement Community, and Jessica Garner, Community Resource Director … [Read more...]

5 Smart Ways You Can Catch Up On Retirement Savings by Chris Hogan

by Chris Hogan A popular and dynamic speaker on the topics of personal finance, retirement and leadership, Chris Hogan helps people across the country develop successful strategies to manage their money, both in their personal lives and businesses. His new book, Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age; … [Read more...]

Why Bryan? Because It’s Just Better.

  Bryan started as a small-town stop along the expanding railway system in Texas. William Joel Bryan was a nephew of Stephen F. Austin, one of the first settlers to the area, and is our city’s namesake. On August 19, 1867, the first train steamed into town and since that day, life has just … [Read more...]

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