Are you trying to keep your mind sharp as you grow older? We all are. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to help keep your brain healthy. Here are eight of them: Stay connected. Many studies have shown that social connections... (Read More)

There are a lot of great things about being employed and living in a free society, but the stress that comes with work isn't exactly one of them. Dealing with stress can be draining. Whether you're facing an important deadline at work, having... (Read More)

Words matter. We know this is true because we as a human race not only use language to communicate daily but we know how much it hurts when careless or unkind words are spoken. In fact, in a study conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School... (Read More)

Houseplants are becoming all the rage! And, there is a good reason for it, too. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing and provide an amazing ambiance for your space, but they are also full of health benefits! Studies on the benefits of... (Read More)

Once upon a time, you could bend down without hearing your knees pop. Or play tennis without spending the rest of your day with your elbow stuck as if you're doing The Robot dance. Or go for a walk without your knees feeling less like joints and... (Read More)

Eating. It's essential to our survival and yet it's also social. And enjoyable. So, sometimes we tend to fall into the trap of eating when it's not entirely necessary. Perhaps we're at a social engagement and we feel that it's expected or polite... (Read More)

An obscure national holiday comes around every year in June. On June 22 to be exact and the same holiday is celebrated internationally on July 6. Can you guess what it is? It's the celebration of a kiss! While the act is simple, the benefits are... (Read More)

It's summer! While a parent's schedule may not look very different during these warmer months, it's the time of carefree exploration, sunshine and wonder for most school-aged kids. However, it can also quickly become a time of boredom and too many... (Read More)

We get it. Screens have become an integral part of how our society functions. From computers, where much of our work and administrative duties are handled to powerful cell phones that can perform a multitude of helpful tasks. We can read emails... (Read More)