Health & Wellness

Whether or not you like Wordle even better since The New York Times took it over, you’ll love this Brain Game. Find the common word that can be both the end of the first word and the beginning of the second word. ...

The concept of Slow Medicine is about learning to slow down when a loved one is in the later stages of life, typically age 80 and beyond. Taking more time for reflection, asking questions, having conversations with family and friends, and researching to help understand options and potential outcomes, is important before making decisions.   ...

Taking a walk has been a top activity for older adults during the pandemic. As spring approaches — and icy sidewalks aren’t an issue — this is one of the best ways to get out of the house, be out in the open air and face a low risk for viral transmission.  ...

Incorporating plant-forward cuisine into your lifestyle makes sense for many reasons, one of them being the current high cost of beef and chicken. Moving away from cowboy-sized steaks to smaller portions is not only easier on your bank account, but it’s also better for your health. ...

The Cleveland International Film Festival returns in person; we answer your medical marijuana questions, and there's a new Beatles exhibit at the Rock Hall you've got to see. ...

Life seems more stressful than ever. Collectively, we are living through the second year of a global pandemic that has shifted our lives in various ways and global unrest is escalating with every daily news cycle. Stress is a normal and unavoidable part of our everyday lives, but how we manage our stress has a direct impact on our overall health and well-being. ...

If you don't want to wind up in a nursing home, take every precaution to avoid falling. Over three-fourths of those living in a long-term care facility (nursing home) are there because of a fall that required a hospital stay and rehabilitation but did not result in full recovery. Most of these falls are related to problems with medications. ...

Going gray, or already almost there? Age certainly has a lot to do with it, but did you know you may be able to de-accelerate your slide into the category of those who need monthly trips to the colorist and those who go au natural? ...