Health & Wellness

Older adults who have a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives are less likely to develop cognitive and physical impairments, suffer less from depression, and are more likely to live longer than people without this kind of underlying motivation. We can help our loved ones rediscover purpose in life from learning something new, accomplishing a new goal, working together with other people, or making new social connections. Older adults with a solid sense of purpose tend to retain strong hand grips and walking speeds — key indicators of how rapidly people are aging. ...

With the Omicron variant posed to continue to increase infection rates, Better Business Bureau Serving Cleveland is once again reminding consumers to be careful of websites and individuals selling products that claim to prevent, treat, cure or test for COVID-19. ...

Many leading organizations and experts recommend a healthy brain check-up, also known as a “memory screening,” to help detect Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Healthy brain check-ups are available during annual Medicare visits and many organizations may offer them free of charge.  ...

Dementia impacts everyone. However, communities of color are disproportionately more likely than white Americans to have Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. ...

We know exercise is good for our bodies, but exercising can seem out of reach. Aches and pains become a regular part of our lives, so we tell ourselves we can’t exercise. However, we CAN incorporate moving more during our day. Staying socially engaged also helps us to stay well overall. ...

The same questions arise every year: Is the turkey done? How long can the stuffing and gravy sit on the counter while we're eating a second piece of pumpkin pie? And what about those leftovers? Should they stay or should they go? We've got your answers here. Happy and safe Thanksgiving, everyone! ...

There is a misconception that arthritis is just joint pain, and those who have it should simply “power through” it. Joint pain and arthritis are not the same. Arthritis is a significant disease that can worsen over time. You should seek help to prevent further joint damage. ...