Personal Improvement

Our fitness expert/rabbi tells us that exercise isn't the only thing that's good for our health. Religion can offer vital psychologic benefits such as a positive and hopeful attitude about life and illness. ...

What are you reading? Does your mind go blank when someone asks that question? Worse yet, does it go blank because you’re not reading anything at all? ...

Do you have trouble remembering names? Chances are, you have met someone, only to forget their name within seconds or during a second meeting when you’d like to address them by name. Read on for practical tips on how to improve your ability to place names to faces. ...

People's attitudes and outlooks about “getting older” really makes a difference in life quality as they age, even when they have significant challenges. Our culture tends to dread aging and talk negatively about it. We are setting the stage for a “difficult old age” if we continue to repeat this to ourselves. We can change our attitude today simply by accepting and looking forward to living a long life the best that we possibly can! ...

For older adults, it is crucial to keep a healthy weight to avoid diseases and conditions as a consequence of aging. Through a personalized diet, sufficient fiber and protein intake, and eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, you can maintain your health as a senior. ...

The autumnal equinox signifies the official end of summer and the beginning of the “time of winding down.” There are a couple of practices that are especially well-suited to this time of year and outSPOKEn Cyclist blogger Diane Jenks highly recommends yoga.   ...

I can’t remember the last time I slept through the night, but I do remember the places I didn’t sleep this year. My bed-hopping is the result of pent-up, post-pandemic rambling: long weekends out of town, invitations from friends and a family health scare. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that it’s a good way to assess a year. If you were mostly in your own bed, that’s a good year.  If you found yourself sleeping somewhere outside of your comfort zone, or just in odd places, then you’ve got a story.  ...

Meet a true webmaster, get winter heat help, and did you know that Ralphie's back? We've got the roundup in our Worth Noting section. ...