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17/04/2025

Toxic people are downright dangerous and can distract you from positivity. They just cannot share in your joy. It is oftentimes difficult to distance yourself from these people because they tend to be clingy. They also never self-reflect, and don’t care who they hurt along the way.

If you have a toxic person in your life and you need to break away from the relationship, here are few tips on how to do so.

50BOLD.com is the digital lifestyle magazine for African Americans aged 50-plus.

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At this stage in life, no one has time for misery. If you have surrounded yourself with folks who are toxic, you know, the ones who love bringing you down, instead of lifting you up, then it is time to clean house! Toxic people are downright dangerous and can distract you from positivity. These nega...

07/03/2025

Carol Burnett's closing theme song from her variety show, "I'm so glad we had this time together!" brings back fond memories for many of us seasoned folks. It's been a phenomenal 8-year run BUT we have got to call it quits...for now!

We will no longer be publishing our beloved 50BOLD.com site.

But wait, there are a few things stirring in the pot, so stay tuned!

Thank you for your support and love over the years; we are forever grateful!

In the meantime, please do check out our special health issue that offers lots of great info to enhance your life.

Not everyone can manage the state of their mental health by themselves. In the Black community, sixty-three percent of us believe that mental illness is a personal weakness. Without proper treatment, mental health conditions can worsen, and make day-to-day life practically unbearable.

Think you might be having a mental breakdown? We can help! Please do check out the final issue of 50BOLD.com; the digital magazine that informs, inspires, and empowers, African Americans aged 50-plus.

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Sheila (complete name withheld), 58, suffered a mental breakdown last summer after her beloved mother’s passing. “I could not handle my mother no longer being here with me. She was my rock, best friend, confidant, my everything. I could not imagine living my life without her in it. My world lite...

02/03/2025

For 50-plus folks, life becomes all about health! We have included some of our best and most popular health features in the latest issue of 50BOLD.com.

Back-in-the-day, our mothers rarely visited a drugstore; they relied on old tried-and-true folk remedies to heal a run-of-the-mill cold and cough.

We’ve discovered 6 effective but uncommon natural remedies to help you kick that cold and cough to the curb!

Wondering why jazz great Dizzy Gillespie is pictured? Well, read how jazz can actually boost your immunity to help fight the cold bug.

50BOLD.com, we inform, inspire and empower African Americans aged 50-plus!

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The next time you’re feeling lousy with a cold that brings on a scratchy throat, headache, and a drippy nose, try going the natural route to help heal it. Back-in-the-day, our mothers rarely visited a drugstore; they relied on old tried-and-true folk remedies to heal a run-of-the-mill cold and cou...

26/02/2025

19/02/2025

Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of the aging process, and not a warning sign you’re on a slippery slope to serious mental deterioration. No matter how old you are, there are many things you can do to improve your cognitive skills (thinking, reasoning, remembering), and perhaps prevent memory loss.

The order of the day should be to prevent cognitive decline.

Want to learn how to keep your brain healthy? Check out our tips in the latest issue of 50BOLD.com, the digital lifestyle magazine for African Americans aged 50-plus. Please subscribe by visiting our site, it's FREE!

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Many folks are afraid that aging will automatically result in dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Not so! Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of the aging process, and not a warning sign you’re on a slippery slope to serious mental deterioration. As you age, you may experience physiological c...

06/02/2025

Have you thought about getting an elderly loved one a medical alert system? The systems provide an extra layer of home safety and security for those who might find themselves in situations where they will need immediate assistance. Most medical alert systems are designed so that help can be requested by simply pressing a button.

Medical alert systems can keep an aging adult independent and in their home for a longer period of time. On the fence about getting a medical alert system? You might want to pull the trigger after reading this...

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We’re at a stage in life when we tend to become our parent’s caregiver. A role reversal takes place where we provide support to them. Medical alert systems are a smart way to prepare for the unexpected. The systems provide an extra layer of home safety and security for those elderly loved ones w...

04/02/2025

The latest issue of 50BOLD.com is out and we are featuring the beautiful and multi-talented actress/singer/songwriter, Dawnn Lewis.

Dawn kept it SO VERY real with us as she provided details about her difficult childhood with a father whom everyone in the household feared, and even opened up about her abusive marriage. Did you know Dawnn co-wrote the theme song to her much beloved sitcom, A Different World?

Dawnn takes talent to another level and we are so glad she chatted with us! Read about her fascinating life's journey in 50BOLD.com, the digital lifestyle magazine for African Americans aged 50-plus; please subscribe, it's FREE!

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What can you say about a woman who is a talented Grammy Award-winning singer, multiple ASCAP & BMI Award-winning songwriter, film actor, and also a humanitarian to the nth degree? There is so much more to Dawnn Lewis than what meets the eye. Behind her undeniable beauty and charisma, lies a compassi...

01/02/2025

Veteran actress extraordinaire, Juanita Moore, will forever be remembered for her tear-jerking role as the hard-working, gentle, and kind-hearted Annie Johnson in the 1959 film, Imitation of Life. Johnson's devotion to her daughter’s happiness impels incredible self-sacrifice.

We remember Juanita Moore in the latest issue of 50BOLD.com, the digital lifestyle magazine for African Americans aged 50-plus; please subscribe, it's FREE!

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The classic 1959 film, Imitation of Life, is still an essential movie. It grasps toward a confrontation with realities that many of us still find dangerous yet difficult to name. Whenever I watch the melodrama, I walk away feeling wrought with emotion; the movie wrings my tear ducts! The subject of....

23/01/2025

Keloids tend to form 15 times more frequently on Black than on Caucasian skin. Clinicians are still baffled as to why or how keloids form but skin trauma appears to be the most common explanation.

Want to learn more about keloids? Let us school you about them in the latest issue of 50BOLD.com.

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Ever wonder why your scars tend to grow beyond the boundaries of the original site of a skin injury? Well, these raised scars are referred to as keloids. They are the result of irregular wound healing and can appear on anyone but African Americans, and Hispanics are 16 percent more likely to have th...

18/01/2025

The most natural thing in the world is to grieve the loss of your relationship, and to allow yourself to feel pain. You might fear your pain will never end and that you will forever be stuck in a dark place. Grieving actually puts you on the road to healing and to eventually let go of something that once was.

Grief does not last forever!

The most important thing to understand after a breakup is that you must take care of yourself. Taking care of you is essential after you part ways with a spouse, so that you can make positive choices in the future. But taking care of self ain’t easy for many.

We offer a few tips that will help make YOU a priority after divorce.

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Divorce is hard, period, but for folks who are seasoned and have been married for eons, the breakup can be devastating. Divorce has been associated with an increase in depression because people experience the loss of a partner, hopes, dreams, and a lifestyle. The financial reality of the termination...

16/01/2025

Want to learn all about shingles? Here you go!

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Nearly 1 out of every three people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as herpes zoster. There are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year in this country. Anyone who has recovered from chickenpox can get the disease, even children. As you age, however, your risk of get...

10/01/2025

Needing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) is the most common reason seasoned folks choose assisted living.

Those seeking assistance typically need help with at least two everyday tasks. Studies show residents’ most common ADL needs are bathing, walking, medication management, and dressing.

Assisted living communities provide personalized care in a residential setting that’s complemented by a vibrant lifestyle and plenty of social engagement.

If you are looking into an assisted living facility either for yourself or a loved one, there are a few things you need to know. Do yourself a favor and check out our feature on assisted living.

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Maintaining independence is important for people as they age. In fact, losing the ability to operate on their own is one of the biggest fears people have. An overwhelming majority want to remain in their own homes, and understandably so, but life can be made so much better when you have help with th...