Studio 60 celebrates 50 years of serving area’s active seniors

STUDIO 60 Senior Center, Inc., formerly the Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center, is celebrating a milestone this year. It was created 50 years ago in 1974 when three organizations serving senior citizens were merged. Since 1994, it has been located in a state-of-the-art 47,500 square foot building at Brahan Spring Park. Over the past five decades, the center has been providing

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SOMETHING TO LAUGH ABOUT: Here is what the experts say in regard to the benefits of a few good belly laughs

Most people have heard the adage that “laughter is the best medicine.” There are many indications that laughter can be beneficial to the mind and body, and that the perks of laughter and humor are far-reaching. Various professionals have studied the clinical benefits of laughter, including Dr. Lee Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan at Loma Linda University in California. Here

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OUT OF THE FIRE: Dr. Harry Hobbs’ remarkable journey through the fire of life to become the man he is today

By Erin Coggins | Living 50 Plus Those in the community may recognize Dr. Harry Hobbs as a soldier, a spokesperson for the Huntsville Police Department, a professor and dean, the founder of Community Awareness for Youth (CAFY) and presently as the Vice President of Employee Engagement at Huntsville Utilities. But what they do not know is that Hobbs lifted

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Secure your financial privacy: These tips from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority can help individuals safeguard their privacy

By Metro News Safeguarding personal financial data has never been more important, as an increasingly digital world has made online banking much more prevalent. Cybercrimes are a significant concern. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, no less than 422 million individuals were impacted by cyber-crime last year, and nearly 33 billion accounts are anticipated to be breached by the

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Great live music with an amazing view: City Lights & Stars Concert Series

Great live music with an amazing view: City Lights & Stars Concert Series

For the 31st Season, Burritt on the Mountain is welcoming back their long running Summer Concert Series. The City Lights & Stars Concert Series will feature eight concerts this season through September, with musical acts from varying genres. This year’s lineup features a fabulous mix of local hometown favorites and regional talent on the Isenberg Gazebo stage. Guests can enjoy

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Dating later in life: Many people 50 plus have years ahead of them to devote to new relationships.

Here’s what they may want to know before navigating twenty-first century dating waters. People are living longer, a reality that can be traced to a number of factors, including advancements in medicine and greater dissemination of information regarding preventive health care. According to data from the United Nations Population Division, the average life expectancy in the United States is 81.65

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