Do Your Own Thing: Post Pandemic Fashion Trends
June 16, 2021
You may remember that last summer was the summer of the house dress or the nap dress, an item of clothing that reflected our uncertainty about whether we could leave the house and how casual we could dress, given the times and circumstances. This summer may instead be all about…
Another Round? More Evidence of Alcohol’s Impact On Aging Brains And Bodies
June 16, 2021
We know the evidence has gone back and forth about the benefits and harms that can come from alcohol consumption. While there’s no data to support the value of heavy drinking, there are some studies that suggest moderate amounts of alcohol may have cardiac or brain benefits. Current alcohol intake…
Double Shot: Updates On A COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
June 16, 2021
First, some data to provide context for where we stand regarding COVID-19 in the United States. We now have officially confirmed 600,000 Americans dead from COVID, more than the combined totals from World War I, II, and Vietnam. On a positive note, 86% of those 65 and older are now…
Return Engagement: Jettison Your Pandemic Diet And Return To Healthy Eating
June 9, 2021
You may as well admit it. Like so many others, chances are your diet during the pandemic was anything but healthy. As a new survey reports from the meetings of the American Society For Nutrition, attention to healthy eating took a nosedive during the pandemic, especially when it comes to…
The State Of Travel in 2021 by Andrea Schubiner
June 9, 2021
The State of Travel in 2021 By Andrea Schubiner, Founder of Wanderful Journeys It may not be surprising these days, but the state of travel in 2021 remains ever so fluid. While vaccination numbers are increasing and people are ready to hit the road again, much uncertainty still exists…
Reverse Course: The Latest Research On Slowing Down The Aging Process
June 2, 2021
While there may be no desire to return to our 20s or 30s, many of us wouldn’t mind if we could just slow down the aging process a bit: maybe forestall some of the aches and pains that seem to arise anew every few months, or lessen the challenges of…