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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 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
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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
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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
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You CAN Have a Green Thumb

Experts and experienced gardeners share their top tips for successful gardening
April 21, 2022
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Gardening Helps You Grow — At Any Age

It’s about so much more than just reaping what you sow
April 13, 2022
An older adult running across the finish line in a triathlon. Next Avenue, triathletes over 50

The Perfect Time to Tri

Triathlon is a grueling sport. Why is it so popular with the over-50 set?
March 21, 2022
An older adult placing a golf ball on a tee. Next Avenue, golf injuries, safe golfing

Golf for Life

One medical expert and three lifelong golfers share their advice on how to keep getting out there year after year
March 16, 2022
An older adult during a powerlifting competition. Next Avenue, lifting over 50, strength training

Strength Training is Magic for People Over 50

Here’s how you can keep doing it safely
March 9, 2022
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