December 3, 2013

If it’s better to give than receive this time of the year, then today is the day to kick-off your holiday season. Giving Tuesday is an annual event that aims to get companies to commit to a project to benefit a charitable group. Individuals can take part by being generous in any way, from volunteering at a charity to donating to a favorite cause. Source Link

The rush to move holiday shopping into Thanksgiving Day came at the expense of Black Friday sales. Industry figures show that there were fewer shoppers and fewer dollars spent on the day after Thanksgiving this year, as many major retailers opened their doors on Thursday. Overall sales for the two days were slightly higher than for Black Friday in 2012. Source Link

Taking steps to avoid dementia, cancer, heart disease and diabetes starts with taking more steps. A new study says older adults who exercise can increase the odds of healthy aging up to sevenfold. Even adults who don't start exercising until they're older can benefit in the fight against major disease. Source Link