Health

Thinking about raising a glass to toast what may be the end of the pandemic (at least for now)? Before you take a sip, you may want to stop and read the latest findings about the impact of alcohol on the brain- it just may be enough to convince you…

You probably don’t need the reminder that eating well and maintaining a healthy diet contribute to better health for you now- and for the longer term (though take a look here for substantial evidence to support this fact). As food expert Matthew Rees (of the website Food and Health Facts)…

While many found resilience and a sense of optimism during the pandemic, a sizable number of older adults experienced a serious level of stress- which may continue to linger – either from fear of infection, loss of income, social isolation, or even declining physical or mental health. In fact, in…

You either get it or you don’t. If you’re a pet owner, be it a cat, dog, bird, or even reptile, you likely understand the comfort and companionship that comes from owning your pet, not to mention the responsibility and routines to keep your pet healthy and happy. Those who…

So at this point in the pandemic, many of us might feel like we have mush for brains- whether or not we’ve even had Covid. If pressed, we might have a hard time recalling events that occurred over the past couple of years or be unable to account for our…

It’s easy to make excuses: “I’m too old to start,” or “I can’t risk hurting myself,” or “My legs don’t work very well anymore.”  And there may be some truth in these sentiments or at least some sense of logic to which we can all relate. But time and again,…