Health & Wellness

Nobody wants to be lonely; we are social beings. Strengthening and creating friendships are good for our emotions and spirits. Friendships can also impact the way we feel and how we age in a healthier way. ...

Medication management can become a challenge as our loved ones age. Are they still able to handle it on their own? Nearly one in three hospital admissions and readmissions of the elderly are linked to problems and/or harmful side effects due to medications. ...

If you aren't playing pickleball, chances are you know someone who does. The YMCA of Greater Cleveland is aiming to improve access to the popular sport with its new North Royalton Pickleball Center. ...

Federal civil rights law protects people with disabilities. It requires that public entities ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to vote as those without disabilities. This includes all aspects of the voting process, such as voter registration, voting site selection, election websites, and the casting of ballots. ...

Original Medicare does not cover hearing aids or the exams for fitting them. Some Medicare Advantage plans, however, offer added benefits not covered by Original Medicare, including hearing services. Given the high out-of-pocket cost of hearing aids and their importance to overall health, anyone with hearing loss may want to consider all their options. ...

COVID threat aside, I was never healthier than I was during the pandemic. Part of it was because I was around so few people outside of my small circle of family and close friends, but the other had to do with a simple habit of washing my hands frequently and thoroughly several times each day.  ...

When it comes to symptoms, go to the ER for anything that's debilitating or if you're experiencing things like chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, one-sided weakness and numbness. or loss of consciousness. ...

Our (so far) mild fall weather and getting-more-colorful-by-the-minute fields and woods provide a wonderful backdrop for celebrating National Walk to a Park Day on Oct. 10. ...