Feeling Lonely: Health Effects And Effective Responses
April 29, 2026
The novelist Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “Loneliness is and always has been the central and inevitable experience of every man.” While that may be true, and many, if not most of us, experience loneliness at some point in our lives, that doesn’t mean it’s an easy experience or one without…
Lethal Heat: It’s Getting Harder To Avoid The Lethality Of Extreme Heat Days
April 15, 2026
Although we’re only a few months into 2026, this year is already shaping up to be historic when it comes to weather patterns and climate change. For the past three years, heat records have been broken with historic warming trends. 2026 is expected to be no different, and to date,…
Music On Your Mind: The Connection Between Music And Better Brain Health
October 29, 2025
Whether you are a music producer (meaning you sing or play an instrument) or a music appreciator ( you listen to music or attend performances), the evidence is mounting that the presence of music in your life can be a powerful ally in maintaining cognitive functioning well into your later…
Death Wish: Green Burials Are Gaining Ground
September 10, 2025
In this time of economic and environmental uncertainty, several trends are combining to create new thinking about where we want to locate our final resting spot and how we wish to be handled as our souls leave our bodies. This may feel to some like a gruesome conversation, but no…
Full Speed Ahead: A New Walking Strategy For Even Better Walking Benefits
July 16, 2025
No doubt you’re well aware of the many health benefits obtained from a daily walk, though with this summer’s heat, you need to also be aware of understanding your walking limits during hot and muggy weather, along with the need to limit sun exposure during peak daytime hours. Fortunately, a…
One Step Ahead: The Benefits From Walking More Steps
March 19, 2025
Have the longer days and warmer weather inspired you to tie up your laces and get outside walking again? As we’ve continuously said, any physical movement is better than being sedentary, and the more you move, the better you’ll feel, especially if you’re outside surrounded by nature. So whether your…