Mind Matters

September is World Alzheimer's Month; a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease, promote brain health and support those affected by the condition. Know this: The only non-medical way in which brain health can be improved is through exercise in conjunction with a proper diet and sufficient rest. ...

Did our pop culture columnist see a UFO when he was a kid? Maybe. The government has been collecting UFO stories for decades. Why don't we know more about them? ...

I don't need a Cleveland Clinic doctor to tell me that social media impacts my mental (and sometimes physical) health. But it's nice to have backup. Currently, I'm sporting a nasty burn on my knuckle from a Pinterest-inspired power drill project. ...

This one hits close to home; more specifically, close to my living room. Ever doze off on the couch at night, then struggle to fall back asleep once you move to your bed? Don't do it. ...

For those with dementia, anger is often a secondary emotion in response to something like shame, humiliation or embarrassment. As caregivers, we should try to understand the emotion behind the emotion. Are we coming across as condescending or patronizing? This will trigger anger in our loved ones. Individuals with dementia need support and patience. ...

The 2025 Mind Challenge, a team trivia tournament for active older adults held at recreation and senior centers throughout Northeast Ohio will host Dr. Amy Acton, Democratic candidate for the governor of Ohio and a healthcare advocate will deliver the Keynote address at the 2025 Mind Challenge Finals at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 29. ...

Do you think you're smart, or at least good with trivia? Then you should have joined a Mind Challenge for the New Majority trivia team at your local community or senior center. The next best thing? Watching the teams compete over the next two months. ...

Make intentional, proactive decisions now that will secure a thriving future for yourself later. "With every choice, you create the life you’ll live: with every decision you design it." ~Mollie Marti ...