Oct 1, 2024 —
Steve saw Mom at her computer with her credit card out. “What are you doing?” he asked. Mom had a sad look on her face. “I’m making a donation to a charity that’s helping people affected by the flooding in Florida,” she said. Steve looked at the email Mom had received; the sender had a... Read More
Oct 1, 2024 —
You’ve probably heard about practicing mindfulness before but what exactly does it mean? In short, mindfulness means that you’re focusing on being rooted in the present moment. It sounds simple enough. But just like any skill, learning to be mindful takes practice and patience. Purpose of Mindfulness Overall, the idea behind mindfulness is being... Read More
Sep 15, 2024 —
Do you “doomscroll”? That word was coined to describe a habit many of us have developed over the past few years, obsessively clicking on links to bad news in our social media feeds or online news sites. “The biology of our brains may play a role in that,” say researchers from Washington University School of... Read More
Sep 1, 2024 —
In 2015, actress Julianne Moore received the Best Actress Oscar at the Academy Awards for her portrayal of a Columbia University professor who is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the movie Still Alice. The poignant film brought some much-needed publicity to the fact that younger people can develop Alzheimer’s, which is usually assumed to be... Read More
Aug 1, 2024 —
Suicide among younger people receives a lot of media attention. But did you know that the suicide rate is highest among older adults? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is a significant cause of death in the United States, with an age-adjusted rate of 14.1 deaths per 100,000 people in... Read More
Aug 1, 2024 —
Every summer, many Americans suffer from heat-related illness. 2023 saw some of the highest temperatures in heatwaves across the globe, with much of the world experiencing an average of 20 more heatwave days than in the prior decade. Seniors are at higher risk of heat-related illness, and should receive prompt medical attention if they display... Read More
Jul 2, 2024 —
Nanobots, robotic surgeons, and regeneration pods are all examples of the futuristic healthcare ideas we’ve seen in science fiction movies. The future of healthcare is intriguing and entertaining in pop culture. While we don’t yet have the technology to re-grow limbs or diagnose all illnesses with a scan of an eye, some of these ideas... Read More
Jul 2, 2024 —
When you think of getting a vaccination shot, do you immediately remember your childhood? It’s not surprising. After all, one of Normal Rockwell’s most famous paintings is a boy waiting in the doctor’s office, looking at the posted medicine license while the practitioner readies a shot. But the truth is: vaccines protect everyone in every... Read More
Jun 3, 2024 —
Welcome to your third act, a time of life that promises adventure, growth, and the joy of discovery. For many, retirement marks not an end but the beginning of an exciting new chapter, ripe with opportunities to explore passions old and new. This period can be one of the most vibrant and fulfilling times of... Read More
Jun 3, 2024 —
Recent revelations of President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter choosing hospice care have spotlighted the crucial role hospice can play in providing support for individuals facing terminal illness. Still, there remain many misconceptions about hospice and what it can and cannot do. Simply defined, hospice care is medical care for those with six months or less... Read More
