Summer reading isn’t just for kids (although a summer reading challenge would be a fun activity to share with your grandkids). Summer lends itself to spend long hours reading. Whether it’s a rainy day during a summer thunderstorm, a quiet evening on the patio when the temperature finally cools down, or an afternoon escaping the heat to read a good book indoors where there’s air conditioning. Put these five books on your summer reading list and nightstand.

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Summer is great time for bonding between grandparents and their grandchildren. The kids are out of school for the summer, but parents are still working. Nearby grandparents make convenient and willing babysitters, providing many more welcome opportunities to spend quality time with their grandchildren. If you’re looking for some kid-friendly activities to do with your grandchildren this summer, you’ve come to the right place. We have a few good ideas!

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Winos rejoice: one to two alcoholic drinks per day has been found to decrease risk for the most common kind of stroke, ischemic strokes, by as much as 10%. Red wine is considered the most beneficial alcohol because it contains resveratrol, which is thought to protect the heart and brain. But beware—any more than two drinks a day can significantly increase your risk for all kinds of strokes.

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Downsizing before moving to senior living

There are many reasons why people often choose to downsize in retirement. Maybe after the kids are out of the house, they just don’t want to continue with the upkeep of a larger home. Maybe their health situation has changed and housekeeping is more difficult than it once was. Or maybe they’re moving to a senior living community and need to reduce the amount of possessions they bring with them.

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