Mind Matters

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. ...

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? ...

Through a collaboration with Mandel Scholars and Tri-C, students worked with archivists to create the NAACP exhibit to spotlight the group's contribution to the lives of Black American both here in Cleveland and throughout the country. ...

Cleveland Public Library is hosting a series of candid conversations with four women who have redefined standards for race, culture and society. As part of the Writers & Readers Series, it engages authors, academics and public figures in discussions surrounding the books and stories that have shaped their lives, according to the theme: Courage, Commitment and Change. ...

There are things we can do to intentionally practice focusing and building upon the positive. When we look for something good, we can always find it. Our brains are on a feedback loop. Small adjustments can keep our thoughts from spiraling down and help us feel happier. ...

Consider a different brain health resolution for each month of 2022. By concentrating on one area for an entire month then moving on to a new one, you can learn the areas that are essential for maximizing recall and the process may help to identify your weakest link. ...

What better way to celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. than a virtual trip this week through the archives of Western Reserve Historical Society? ...

Why not take a different approach to New Year's resolutions this year? Real and lasting change happens when a person feels ready, not by picking an arbitrary date on a calendar. ...