Dementia / Alzheimer's

You walk into a room in your house and promptly forget why you did so. Or you start an online purchase and forget your zipcode when prompted. Or maybe you’re out running an errand and momentarily forget the name of the acquaintance you bump into. Are you losing your mind?…

You may think this is the wrong time of year to suggest you go out for a walk. And you’re correct in that snowy or slippery surfaces, and freezing temperatures, are neither inviting nor necessarily safe for outdoor activity. So we’ll cut you some slack (and perhaps suggest a treadmill…

It’s no secret that healthy living can translate into healthy aging. That is particularly so when it comes to your brain. Whether your brain operates at the capacity one would expect for your chronological age, or whether it actually functions as one would expect a younger (or older) brain to…

So how much are you paying for coffee these days? According to CNBC, the cost of coffee has gone up dramatically in recent years, and Consumer Reports notes that the price jumped 19% in 2025. Almost makes you wonder whether it’s worth drinking at this point- though for many, giving…

The warnings have been evident, as we forecasted in our December post. From both international data and domestic trends, it appeared we were going to have a bad flu season this winter, and now the data confirms that. According to the most recent CDC data, at least 11 million people…

One week into the new year, and some of us are still celebrating (and some of us, not so much). For those still engaged in celebrations, or even for those who have returned to their usual state of affairs, what is your relationship with alcohol these days? In recent years,…