When we think of the road ahead, we might consider where we’ll travel, how much money we’ll have in our retirement accounts or about spending more time with our grandchildren. We might even dream of…
Read ArticleWe have GPS now, but we still wouldn’t hit the road without knowing where we’re going, how long the trip will be or who will drive. When it comes to longevity, the brain is in…
Read ArticleWe’re so used to road-tripping with company that we have a whole host of names for the person sitting next to the driver—co-pilot, navigator and even “passenger princess.” After all, who wants to drive for…
Read ArticleIn the 2006 NASCAR comedy Talladega Nights, Ricky Bobby is blindfolded and behind the wheel when his father tells him, “You don’t drive with your eyes. You drive with your heart.” That is…bad advice, to…
Read ArticleThere isn’t much that’s as frustrating as unexpected delays, construction zones and traffic jams when you’re on the road. Think about it: How often have you craned your neck and asked rhetorical questions like, “What’s…
Read ArticleIf your car doesn’t properly filter fluids, it can lead to performance issues as well as damage throughout the vehicle. Your body is similar, especially when it comes to the kidneys—and we don’t want you…
Read ArticleIf we miss a turn or get off at the wrong exit on a road trip, we don’t wildly whip the car in a U-turn or back down the ramp to return to the highway….
Read ArticleAny trip we go on requires careful planning, but we also want to make sure our “vehicle” is road-worthy. That requires a series of parts that work well enough to get us to the destination…
Read ArticleKnocking, rattling, clunking, and unsteadiness are a few ways we might describe a car that’s seen better days. And it’s not exactly the vehicle we want to use for a road trip, is it? We…
Read ArticleThe last leg of a road trip is often exciting because it means you’re close to the destination you’ve been dreaming of. Maybe you’re even drumming the wheel in anticipation or longing to stretch your…
Read ArticleSometimes it’s hard to decide what to do when there’s a large stretch of road ahead. Do you wake up early to beat traffic, keep driving after nightfall or pull over and rest at your…
Read ArticleThough this email series is coming to an end, your journey toward a longer, healthier life is long from over. Simply committing to reading the series and gathering tips that can get your back on…
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