Our homes should reflect who we are, both in style and substance. Comfortable, safe, clean and age-appropriate housing should be within reach of older adults, but the realities of Northeast Ohio’s rental landscape leave many out in the cold. With inadequate income for amenity-rich retirement complexes and too much money to qualify for government-subsidized housing, folks in the middle face hard choices and no easy answers. ...

Rose Marra Scotland just announced her retirement at the age of 100. She has been an arthritis water fitness instructor for the past 20 years at Hillcrest Family YMCA in Lyndhurst. You got that right. Rose was certified to become an aquatics instructor at the age of 80. She shares her secrets of vibrant longevity with us. ...

Living in a mess wastes time and money. People spend about 2.5 days a year looking for misplaced items, while 60% of us have repurchased missing things, resulting in wasteful impulse buying and reinforcing the cycle of over-accumulation. ...

We spell summer F-U-N, so welcome to Northeast Ohio Thrive magazine's Summer 2025 issue. Enjoy our annual Summer Fun Guide and a big splash of articles that focus on summertime activities that can keep you active, engaged and enriched throughout our region... starting with our cover story on a group of local women rowers, otherwise known as the 24W Crew. ...

Since we have control over 80% of our health and wellness outcomes, it’s up to each of us to integrate these principles for our own good. Even better is joining a community of like-minded folks who will help us to not only stay on track but offer joy along the journey. ...

Not only are we surrounded by the all-purpose trails winding through the Emerald Necklace, but the adventure-based programs offered by Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Recreation division invite us to safely push beyond our comfort zones. ...

Don't overthink your workouts. Let technology be your guide through one of the many fitness trackers that offer a wealth of personal data you can use to optimize your overall health and fitness goals. ...

We’re in the sweet spot. It’s that wonderful time of year when the fear of frost is finally over, the sweltering heat of midsummer is still off in the distance, and out-of-town family and friends are descending on us for graduations, weddings, family reunions, or just because. So, now that the weather is kind, where should you take your guests to enjoy the best that Northeast Ohio has to offer?  ...