Nordic walking definitely counts as structured exercise and brings along the heart healthy benefits of activity. Remember your whole body is moving and engaged; you aren’t just walking, says Reed. In fact, nordic walking improves resting heart rate, blood pressure, maximal oxygen consumption, and more, according to a systematic review.

It’s a good problem to have: too much money saved for retirement and additional funds to leave to your heirs. Will you be one of the many who never spend it all?

Chatbots are great at creating a list of questions to ask your doctor, simplifying jargon in medical records and walking you through your diagnosis or treatment plan, Dr. MacLean said. But no chatbot is ready to replace your physician, so be a little more cautious when asking A.I. for potential diagnoses or medical advice.

Overwinter your pepper plants for an early harvest next season. Depending on your region, you can grow them as houseplants or store dormant plants in a cool garage.

The hot-water method has its devotees, too -- eggs dropped straight into boiling water for more predictable timing. But this approach falls apart when cooking for a crowd. Adding too many cold eggs at once can cause the water to stop boiling, leaving you waiting and guessing again.

A little frost might not harm your grass, but mowing the wrong way afterwards can. Here's what you should do to avoid stressing your lawn this fall.

In 2026, Social Security's maximum monthly benefit at full retirement age is $4,152. However, seniors aren't required to claim Social Security at full retirement age. Those who delay their claims until age 70 in 2026 can score a maximum monthly benefit of $5,251 -- an increase from this year's maximum monthly benefit of $5,108.