Wisdom

Whether you listen while doing chores or relax on the couch with headphones and a comfy blanket, podcast listening has become an enjoyable and educational experience for so many of us these days. According to a recent report from Pew, a little over half of US adults state they’ve listened…

Before caregiving reshaped her life, Katrina Love Prescott was a producer, yoga teacher, and life coach. Her mom’s young-onset dementia diagnosis thrust her into a new role, revealing societal stigmas and healthcare gaps as she became her mother’s primary caregiver. Blending mindfulness, dementia care, and coaching, Katrina eased the stress…

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…

If you’ve been fortunate enough to live well into your later years, you may have a few bits of wisdom to share or ideas to suggest on how you’ve managed to live so long and prosper. Well, a new survey released by United Healthcare offers an in-depth look at some…

Everyone has a unique and idiosyncratic experience growing older. No two of us are exactly alike, and our own aging process is informed by everything from our physical health to our family circumstances. Yet, at the same time, some trends transcend individual experiences, and they paint a picture of what…

Navigating today’s health care system can be a nightmare, especially if you or a loved one is sick and uncertain as to how to proceed: How to get an appointment with an appropriate specialist? How to get a quick and accurate diagnosis? How to determine the best treatment options? How…