Health & Wellness

May is Older Americans Month — a time to celebrate the 2.8 million Ohioans ages 60 and older and the many ways they contribute to, support and benefit from their communities. ...

While increasing age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia, children and young adults can be impacted, too. There's also “Digital Dementia,” which describes the negative impact of excessive technology use on cognitive function, particularly related to memory, attention and learning. ...

Practicing breathing techniques will help your body to continue to breathe, even when life takes your breath away. ...

The best way to celebrate spring? Take a walk. May is National Walking Month and the season's splendor is on full display. Take advantage of the warmer temperatures and longer, sunlit evenings by doing something that's simple and good for both your body and your mind. ...

If you're scouting signature summer cocktails or looking forward to a glass of wine on the patio, don't do it for health reasons. The truth is, no amount of alcohol is good for us. That's the latest word from the World Heart Federation. ...

We love our pets, and they love us back, unconditionally. But did you know that it has been scientifically proven that pets improve our heart health? The benefits of living with pets extend far beyond the emotional; interacting with companion animals actually lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. ...

You may constantly worry about your parents or other older loved ones, especially if you live far away from them. You can, however, take some simple steps to ensure your parents are safe as they age. ...

Planning menus for the Passover Seder feasts often starts well in advance. Since breads, cookies, cakes, pastas and pastries in their normal iteration are not allowed on the eight days of the holiday, creative substitutes have made their way into the menu for the week. Interestingly, many people who fear not having enough to eat, given all the restrictions, double down on these carb-heavy alternatives and eat more starchy foods during Passover than they would during a typical week. ...