If you've ever wanted to know more about the interesting world of death investigations and how a crime lab works, then the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's office has just the program for you: its Citizens Academy. ...

If you're like most people, you don't pay a lot of attention to serious health issues unless they affect you or a loved one. Here are the top five things researchers have learned about the disease this year. The news is illuminating and hopeful. ...

No one wants to catch a virus, but one of the nastiest in terms of the yuk factor, is norovirus. Its trifecta of expecially lousy symptoms puts it in the Avoid-At-All-Costs category. The bad news is: norovirus is spreading across the country. So, what should we do to avoid it? ...

Easing into retirement is a relatively new concept that's gaining popularity with many of us as we move into our 60s and approach the traditional retirement age. If you've made it to 65, you're likely to live another 20 years based on statistics from the Social Security Administration. Half of us will live even longer. ...

What are you reading? You can learn a lot about someone based on that simple question. Their answer can be a springboard to an interesting conversation, or it can fall flat if they're not a reader. Don't let yourself fall into the latter category. ...

Recover from the post-holiday rush with a trip to the Cleveland Art Museum. While January may seem dull compared to December's holiday sparkle, the museum has plenty to get us through these early winter weeks. At the top of the list is the continuing Picasso and paper exhibit (see the first item), but why not check out the other events, too? ...

We winterize our cars, our houses and our yards before the temperatures drop and the snow flies, but what about your skin? If you’re dealing with chapped lips and dry skin, it’s probably time to winterize your skincare routine, too. ...

If you're holding off tackling your estate planning, maybe being around younger people during the holidays is a perfect reminder that time is marching on. Why not make it a goal for January? ...