While our systems of medical and dental care seem to operate in 2 very different spheres, the reality is the connection between your physical, mental, and dental health is deep and important to recognize. In fact, as one expert has made clear, “Your mouth truly is the gateway to your…

Everyone, regardless of their sex, feels the effects of aging. What may be less obvious is that, depending on whether you are a woman or a man, the process of aging may take a different toll on you and help determine how well you age as well as how long…

Back in August, we heralded their arrival: that’s when the FDA granted final approval for the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. With the promise of a competitive market, leading to more hearing aid options at reduced prices, it’s been anticipated that access to over-the-counter hearing aids will allow millions of…

Like a broken record, we continue to assert one essential fact: You are what you eat. The healthier your diet, the healthier you will age in both body and brain. And so, despite some of the controversy (especially when consumed as part of a fish oil supplement), there continues to…

Life is always a series of trade-offs – weighing the risks versus benefits of your decisions. For many, especially those who have retired, choosing a place to spend retirement years may mean prioritizing good weather or leisure activities and a low-cost lifestyle over the risk of occasional bad weather. Retirees…

No doubt this Fall continues to feed a sense of stress and anxiety in many of us. With escalating rhetoric and war in Ukraine, important upcoming elections, and inflation clouding our economic prosperity, it’s no wonder many of us are nervous these days. But as we’ve discussed in previous posts,…