Nontraditional 50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts
"Golden" anniversaries don't have to be all about precious metals. Celebrating 50 years of marriage can be fun and unique. Rather than buying jewelry, champagne, silverware, or ornaments, try finding nontraditional gifts that will help to keep you youthful, able to continue a long and happy life with your loved one.
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Adopt a Pet
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Adopting a dog can help to improve mental and physical health. It has been proven that owning a dog comes with health benefits. Medical News Today confirms that caring for a canine may help prevent illness, and that the animals may give warning of early signs of cancer, seizures and hypoglycemia. Dogs also encourage their owners to stay active. If you are physically unable to care for a dog, consider a lower maintenance pet from your local animal shelter, such as a cat. Medical News Today also reports that cat owners are at a lower risk for heart attacks.
Plan an Unusual Getaway
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Planning an escape can help to keep you and your partner youthful and active. Consider taking your loved one on a fun and different getaway. Gold panning gets you outside in the fresh air, and stimulates your mind and body as you search for gold while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Gold panning vacations are available across the United States and Canada. There are also plenty of other activities worth considering, such as snorkeling. Unlike other physical activities, snorkeling is easy on joints, and it can be as energetic or relaxed as you wish.
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Take Up Ballroom Dancing
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Ballroom dancing with your partner has mental, physical, emotional and social benefits. Taking up ballroom dancing can serve to help you and your partner reminisce days passed, and also improves mental and physical health. The New England Journal of Medicine reports that taking up leisure activities can decrease the risk of dementia in the elderly. Dancing also increases your heart rate, keeping your cardiovascular system in check. Group lessons are also a great opportunity for social interaction. Those looking for something a little different, and who have a taste for country music, may also want to try square or line dancing.
Name a Star
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Naming a star after a loved one can be a romantic gesture. After spending half of a century with one person, you may find it difficult to come up with new gift ideas. What do you buy for the person who has everything? Consider naming a star after your loved one. Do your research to ensure that the organization you're dealing with is credible; checking with the Better Business Bureau may be helpful. Also ensure that your star will be visible in your part of the world.
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References
- Medical News Today: Owning a Dog Is Good for Your Health; 2007
- Social Dance at Stanford: Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter; Richard Powers
- "New England Journal of Medicine"; Leisure Activities and the Risk of Dementia in the Elderly; Joe Verghese et al.; 2003
- Sea for Yourself: Snorkeling: An Activity that Lasts a Lifetime; Joel Simon
- Medical News Today: Cat Owners Have Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study; 2008
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