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When AI Gets Personal: The Motivation Behind My AI Wellness Experiment

At 61, I was facing the uncomfortable truth: my health was sliding into the "not great" category. But my motivation to get healthier was different this time along with my fascination with AI. Could combining these two things be a winning wellness combination?

HIGHLIGHTS

Living Your Best Encore: Terry DiMonte

Are you living your best encore? We are delighted to introduce you to some people who are. Meet Terry DiMonte. After leaving a broadcasting career of 43 years, Terry discovered he didn't really enjoy "taking it easy" and so he co-launched a podcast called "Standing By".

Living Your Best Encore: Terry DiMonte

Are you living your best encore? We are delighted to introduce you to some people who are. Meet Terry DiMonte. After leaving a broadcasting career of 43 years, Terry discovered he didn't really enjoy "taking it easy" and so he co-launched a podcast called "Standing By".

Living Your Best Encore: Terry DiMonte

Are you living your best encore? We are delighted to introduce you to some people who are. Meet Terry DiMonte. After leaving a broadcasting career of 43 years, Terry discovered he didn't really enjoy "taking it easy" and so he co-launched a podcast called "Standing By".

Creating a Financial Legacy for Only $100 a Year - 2025 Update

Ask a Retirement Coach: How Do I Stop My Constant Need to be Productive?

The Value of Friendships by the Numbers

Is Social Rewilding in Your Future?

Creating a Financial Legacy for Only $100 a Year - 2025 Update

Ask a Retirement Coach: How Do I Stop My Constant Need to be Productive?

The Value of Friendships by the Numbers

Is Social Rewilding in Your Future?

TRENDING NOW

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Invest in Your Future Self: The Path to Healthy, Intentional Aging

What do you want your 80 year old self to be like? Mike Drak shares his reflections on what he hopes for and how he plans to get there.

Overwhelmed by Home Maintenance? Suggestions to Help You Age in Place with Perspective

The majority of people would like to age in their own homes however home maintenance and repairs can sometimes feel overwhelming. Dr. Stephen Golant shares some suggestions on how we can keep our perspective.

A Few Well Tailored Thoughts

What we choose to wear can often be judged - especially as we get older. But are we the ones who are actually judging? And should we care?

One of the Paradoxes of Retirement: Shifting from Time Scarcity to Time Affluence

As we transition into retirement, a striking shift starts to occur; we begin to move from a life of time scarcity to one of time affluence. While this change may seem like a dream come true, our new reality can often be more complicated than that.

Retirement Matters: Why It's Time to Reimagine Life After Full-Time Work

When planning for retirement, financial considerations typically take centre stage. Yet research consistently demonstrates that non-financial factors are often more important in determining whether someone has a good retirement. Now is the time to reimagine what retirement can really be.

Ask a Retirement Coach: Why Am I Feeling Unfulfilled in Retirement?

In retirement, we often believe if we're financially stable we should have no reason to feel unfulfilled but retirement is much more than just about money.

Dear Financial Planners and Advisors: Retirement Planning Isn’t Just About the Numbers—It’s About the Person

The traditional model of retirement planning is under pressure. Clients are no longer just looking for someone to manage their money—they're looking for guidance on how to live meaningful, financially secure lives in a world that feels increasingly unpredictable.

The Shifting Trends in Later Life Rituals: Retirement Parties and Funerals

Later in life, two of the most significant life experiences is often retirement and death. But given changing social behaviours and attitudes, the traditional rituals we used to have surrounding these milestones are now being transformed.

AI is Giving Us All More Time - How Will Choose to Use Yours?

With the advent of AI, many of us may become winners of the “time lottery.” AI could give us more free time in our days and more healthy years in our lives. But are we really ready for this?

Living Your Best Encore: Judith Nadratowski

Are you living your best encore? We are delighted to introduce you to some people who are. In her own words, writer Judith Nadratwoski shares her experience in transition from a career in law to becoming a writer.

Are you interested in living a long, healthy and purposeful life? Then you are definitely in the right place!

Booming Encore wants to help you create and live your best life - and to make sure every day matters.

LIFE

Booming Bites: Daily Longevity News From Around the Globe: July 15, 2025

Some of the top stories from around the globe today on aging, health, retirement and longevity.

Ask a Retirement Coach: How do I Learn How to Receive?

Can We Predict Our "Sliding Door" Moments?

Ask a Retirement Coach: How Do I Get Unstuck?

Defining Your Retirement Lifestyle: Things to Consider When Retiring in Another Country

Ask a Retirement Coach: How do I Learn How to Receive?

After spending a lifetime giving, it's hard to shift gears and learn how to receive. How can we do this? This was the question posed to Retirement Lifestyle Coach Toni.

Can We Predict Our "Sliding Door" Moments?

A "sliding door moment" refers to a pivotal moment in your life when a small decision or action may lead to a significant, often unpredictable result. Are these sliding door situations strictly random or are there ways to know?

Ask a Retirement Coach: How Do I Get Unstuck?

Many people imagine that retirement would bring a new sense of freedom and energy—but instead, can feel stuck. Find out what advice Retirement Coach Toni shares to deal with this.

Defining Your Retirement Lifestyle: Things to Consider When Retiring in Another Country

Many people dream of retiring in another country they have visited on vacation. But just because you loved it while on vacation, may not mean you will love it in retirement.

HEALTH

Health and Technology

My AI Wellness Experiment: Day 8 - Week One Success!

After completing the first week of my 30-day AI-assisted wellness experiment I stepped on the scale. I was delighted! Guess what I'm doing seems to be working - but will it (or me) last the 30 days?

Health and Technology

My AI Wellness Experiment: Day 7 - Redefining My Reward System

Looking back over these seven days, I've successfully navigated restaurants, social events, fatigue-induced cravings, and built what feels like a sustainable routine. But I'm also realizing that I have a reward system that needs some rewiring.

Health and Technology

My AI Wellness Experiment: Day 6 - When Fatigue Disguises Itself as Hunger

Things are going along well but on day 6 I experienced an unexpected challenge. After I ate my dinner I still felt hungry and found myself fighting intense cravings, especially for sugar and bread. What's that all about?

FINANCES

7 Key Steps Older Business Owners Should Do Before Selling Their Business

If you're an older business owner, retirement may be on your mind and you're thinking about selling your business. But here’s a reality check—80% of businesses that are listed for sale never sell! Here are 7 steps to take to increase your odds.

Clearing Your Life's Clutter

Does your life feel cluttered? Not just with stuff, but also with your personal affairs? Then this should interest you. Retirement and Clutter Clearing Coach Lori Becker joins us to discuss her new book - Get a Grip - and how it can help you organize and declutter your life.

Ask a Retirement Coach: Our Adult Child Living With Us is Impacting My Retirement Plans

Wanting to help your children is a natural thing. But how do you manage a situation when your adult child asks for support that impacts your life plans?

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Empowering Yourself Financially: Importance of Financial Literacy for Women

In the wake of her father’s sudden passing, Susan Williams, quickly realized the importance of financial literacy, especially for women who may one day be widowed. Susan recounts her experience and reflects on how financial literacy can empower us to navigate unexpected challenges and ensure our continued independence.

Looking to Make Some Extra Income in Retirement? Dropshipping May Be For You

Are you looking for a way to make some extra income in retirement? Dropshipping may be an opportunity for you.

7 Key Steps Older Business Owners Should Do Before Selling Their Business

Clearing Your Life's Clutter

Ask a Retirement Coach: Our Adult Child Living With Us is Impacting My Retirement Plans

Sponsored by HomeEquity Bank

Empowering Yourself Financially: Importance of Financial Literacy for Women

OPINIONS

A Wake Up Call: Digital Literacy is Now Essential for Older People's Health, Independence and Happiness

When Everything Old Can Be New Again

Retirement Meets Maslow

How Gene Hackman's Death Sheds a Light on the Caregiving Toils, Triumphs and Tragedies of a Younger Wife

AI: Robot - Friend or Foe

Now Is the Time To Be the Change You Want in the World

The Results of Not Drinking for (Close) to a Month

The Immortality Of Artificial Intelligence

Eating for Pleasure or Longevity: What's Most Important to You?

A Man on the Inside - Well Worth the Watch

A Wake Up Call: Digital Literacy is Now Essential for Older People's Health, Independence and Happiness

When Everything Old Can Be New Again

Retirement Meets Maslow

How Gene Hackman's Death Sheds a Light on the Caregiving Toils, Triumphs and Tragedies of a Younger Wife

AI: Robot - Friend or Foe

Now Is the Time To Be the Change You Want in the World

The Results of Not Drinking for (Close) to a Month

The Immortality Of Artificial Intelligence

Eating for Pleasure or Longevity: What's Most Important to You?

A Man on the Inside - Well Worth the Watch

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