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How Exercise Helps You Sleep

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
September 19, 2024
The older we get, the tougher it can be to sleep through the night. If that's happening to you, it makes sense that moving more during the day can boost your sleep. But how and why? How much exercise do we need to stop tossing and turning all night? ...
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Combating Elder Abuse

By Brandon Smith
September 18, 2024
Know the signs of elder abuse. This abuse can take many forms: physical, emotional, sexual and financial exploitation, as well as neglect. In the United States, an estimated 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 experience some form of abuse each year. ...
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Find Your Outdoor Adventure

By Estelle Rodis-Brown
September 17, 2024
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. ...
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The Loneliness Epidemic & Its Solutions

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
September 12, 2024
Most of us aspire to live a long and healthy life, enjoying time with our loved ones and in our community. Yet for many aging adults, long lives may be accompanied by grief from outliving spouses, friends, and sometimes one's children. More than half of Americans 65 and older say they feel lonely. ...
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Tweak Your Lifestyle for Improved Memory

By Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A.
September 7, 2024
Becoming more forgetful? Don't assume you're in for a slippery downhill slide. Current research indicates that lifestyle choices play a significant role in brain health. There's a lot you can do to push back against cognitive decline. ...
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Kid Away at College: Now What?

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
September 4, 2024
Most students are back in school, now that Labor Day is in the rearview mirror. The busyness of the school year, sports and other activities can put the family calendar into overdrive. But if you've recently dropped a kid off at college, your days may seem uncomfortably wide open. ...
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Dealing with Election Stress

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
September 1, 2024
With political ads ramping up and non-stop news coverage of the presidential race, some people may be feeling stressed or overwhelmed. So, what can you do to help cope? ...
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How to Know if You Have Pet Allergies (and How to Cope)

By Dr. Anna M. van Heeckeren
August 26, 2024
Does being around cats, dogs, mice, rats or rabbits make your eyes water and your nose tickle? Here's how to tell if you are truly allergic to your pet and what you can do about it. ...
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