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Rashelle Brown

Rashelle Brown is a long-time fitness professional and freelance writer with hundreds of bylines in print and online. She is a regular contributor for NextAvenue and the Active Network, and is the author of Reboot Your Body: Unlocking the Genetic Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss (Turner Publishing). Connect with her on Twitter and Instagram @RashelleBrownMN.

A person turning off the faucet of the kitchen sink. Next Avenue, water testing, well water, drinking water

Do You Know What's in Your Drinking Water?

Many rural residents on private wells don't. Here's how to find out.
May 9, 2024
An adult child who cares for her aging father. Next Avenue, Personal Care Services (PCS)

Get Paid to Care for Your Loved One

There are a few basic steps to determine whether Personal Care Services (PCS) is right for a loved one and whether a family member may qualify as a paid caregiver
March 13, 2024
A woman putting on a VR headset before a workout. Next Avenue

A VR Gaming Headset Revolutionized Our Workouts

How my wife’s Christmas wish turned this skeptic into a VR exercising addict
February 7, 2024
A woman reading to toddlers. Next Avenue

The Triple Crown for Volunteers

Joining AmeriCorps helped the author to meet people in her rural hometown, do meaningful work she is passionate about — and earn a little money
November 8, 2023
A woman taking photos of her clothing to sell online. Next Avenue

How to Sell Your Stuff and How to Be OK With It

Technology makes selling unused stuff easier than ever, but it can’t help you get over their sentimental value. Luckily, we’ve got expert advice on how to do both.
February 9, 2023
An older adult getting a vaccine. Next Avenue, side effects

Vaccine Side Effects Are No Fun, But What Are the Real Risks?

Beyond COVID-19, we look at the most common vaccines recommended for people over 50
January 5, 2023
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Thrifty After Fifty

How DIY culture can help older adults ease the burden of inflation
October 12, 2022
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Are Your Healthy Habits Making You Miserable?

A wellness writer wonders, what's healthy enough?
July 26, 2022
An older adult listening to educational content while doing a physical activity. Next Avenue, exercise for dementia

Beyond Yoga: Elevating Mind-Body Exercise to Battle Cognitive Decline

Combining physical activity with cognitive training yields better results than either alone. Here’s what you can do.
May 4, 2022
An older adult planting in their backyard garden. Next Avenue, bugs, pests, disease

Your Gardening Woes Solved

Master Gardeners from across the country offer solutions to the most common gardening problems
April 26, 2022
A color hour with a front porch and a patio full of plants and flowers. Next Avenue, green thumb, gardening for dummies, first time gardener

You CAN Have a Green Thumb

Experts and experienced gardeners share their top tips for successful gardening
April 21, 2022
A group of young people gathered around an older adult showing off small seedlings. Next Avenue, Gardening exercise

Gardening Helps You Grow — At Any Age

It’s about so much more than just reaping what you sow
April 13, 2022
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