Activities

So, is the popcorn ready? Are the nachos in the oven? Are you getting ready to watch this year’s Oscars Ceremony on Sunday, March 15th? It’s the 98th time this Hollywood celebration has occurred, and it will be hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien. You’ll be able to watch on multiple…

You may remember that, back in November, we reported on the emergence of additional blood biomarker tests for Alzheimer’s that, while not actually giving you an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, would be able to rule out one of the proteins highly predictive of Alzheimer’s in patients who are experiencing worrisome symptoms. In…

For many, the approach of Valentine’s Day does not necessarily include a romantic interlude with your honey, but rather an opportunity to express your love and affection for your “Galentine,” that is, a moment dedicated to expressions of love and gratitude for deep friendships. As Euripides once said, “One loyal…

We certainly live in an “interesting” time. Class, cultural, and political divisions are rampant throughout the country, and tensions are high as violence becomes more common and partisanship and social media blind us from universally shared facts and truth. In such times, it’s natural to see younger people front and…

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…

The holidays are over, the decorations are put away, and cold winter weather continues for at least a couple more months. What better conditions could exist, then, for hunkering down during some leisure time and digging into a book? While reading for sheer pleasure is one of the great benefits…