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It’s something that looms darkly in many minds: Am I becoming a little less sharp? Should I be worried about what I can’t remember these days? Am I experiencing the beginning signs of dementia? While it’s not crazy to have an occasional concern, most of these symptoms happen to all…

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if talking to your doctor was as easy as actors make it look in drug commercials? In reality, effectively conversing with your doctor and then following through on recommended advice is a skill for both doctors and patients, and as human beings, it’s not our strongest…

Martha Graham once said, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” For many of us, it’s as essential as breathing or eating. We dance as a way to celebrate or in acknowledgment of a special day. We even shake our hips to our favorite songs … as long as…

While they may not have the celebrity power of A Star Is Born, or the critical buzz of such nominees as Roma, there are some noteworthy films among this year’s Oscar nominees for short films that are definitely worth your while. In the category of Animated Shorts, you’ll find the…

Nothing sparks joy quite like chocolate. But did you know that the happiness buzz you get from a square of dark chocolate is caused by brain-loving nutrients? Dark chocolate contains alkaloids, which interact with neurotransmitters in our brain to stimulate those good feelings. Dark chocolate also contains antioxidants, magnesium, fiber,…

It may be a new year, but for many, the same old problem exists: how to deal with sleep troubles. As we get older, we may get less sleep- not because we need less sleep but rather due to a myriad of problems associated with aging that cause disrupted sleep….