Personal Improvement

As parents, we knew who our kids hung out with and discouraged relationships with troublemakers. We knew that if our kids spent time with smokers or drinkers there was a high probability they’d do it, too. Today, with many of us grandparents and retirees, this pattern of influence is still worthy of our attention. Who we surround ourselves with affects our mindset, attitude, health and confidence. ...

Often, when we or those we are caring for are in a moment of anxiety or even panic, we can benefit from techniques that are a little more physical or sensory-oriented. Here are four small and simple physical ways that may calm one’s anxiety and get the mind and its racing thoughts back into one’s body and reality. ...

What will she think of next? That’s what we wondered when we saw this puzzle from our memory care contributor Kathryn Kilpatrick. We use her word and number puzzles on our Brain Games page each issue, but we haven’t seen anything quite like this one. ...

The Cleveland Botanical Garden is hosting the "Life in One Cubic Foot" exhibit that follows the research of Smithsonian scientists and photographer David Liittschwager as they discover what a cubic foot of land or water—a biocube—reveals about the diversity of life on the planet. ...

Most doctors recommend walking because it requires no equipment (except for supportive shoes) and no instruction. Now there is another reason to like walking: We can help prevent Type II Diabetes. ...

Try a tiny habit to improve a specific area of your personal brain health and wellness in 2024 and beyond. Make the habit small, short in duration and part of your daily routine. ...

If you’re tired of the same old New Year’s resolutions, like working out more or trying to lose weight, we’ve got another idea for you. How about trying a social media detox?  ...

Making New Year resolutions has fallen out of favor in recent years. After all, what makes Jan. 1 so special? Shouldn't we improve ourselves throughout the year, not just when it's starting? That's one side. Here's another: it's easy to slide into bad habits if we don't set goals. ...