Health & Wellness

It can be difficult to know what to do if you’ve noticed changes in yourself, a family member or friend — particularly changes related to memory loss, thinking or behavior. It may just be normal forgetfulness, or it may be something more serious. However, these are significant health concerns, and it's important to take action to figure out what's going on. ...

From canyons to reefs, mountains to hot springs, the list of America's most accessible naitonal parks covers a wide range of parks throughout the nation. And one that made the Top 10 list should be familiar to Northeast Ohio residents. ...

The pandemic has a silver lining: It's made us tougher. It helped us find new ways to cope with the major life disruptions it caused. This helps us to face the future more boldly, because now we know we can adapt. ...

With National Family Caregiver Month approaching in November, a Case Western Reserve University research team hopes to bring awareness and support to caregivers of dementia patients, particularly during transitional times. Such caregivers are being asked to participate in a stress management study and will be compensated for their time. ...

Are you a candidate for over-the-counter hearing aids? A new FDA ruling should dramatically cut the cost of and increase accessibility to hearing aids for people with mild or moderate hearing loss. ...

Hugs are good medicine; especially for women. But it’s important to make sure your hugs don’t feel routine or like a chore – you should be present in the moment. And for a hug to be effective, it needs to be between five and ten seconds long. ...

Why is it a big deal to "engage your core"? The core provides stability for doing many of the tasks of daily living, and supports everything above it. A weak core can lead to overloading other muscles, which often leads to back pain. Find out what your core is and how to strengthen it! ...

Perhaps when you least expect it, something will trigger an ah-ha moment for you. You might be making dinner or walking your dog. You might be reading a book or just listening to the rain outside your window. I think the key to “tuning in” to those moments is to take the time to pause and just listen, follow your intuition, and let the discovery come to you. ...