Memory mishaps happen; they don’t always mean something serious is behind them. Stay sharp with this latest brain game by Kathryn Kilpatrick. Forgetting where you left your phone or car keys is beyond annoying. Our negative, internal chatter adds to our stress as we search for an item or can’t think of a word.

Editor’s Note Maybe I’ve been watching too many home makeover shows — and there’s a 100% chance that’s true — but I’m tackling a renovation of my own this summer: Control Revamp 2022. Big stuff, minor stuff, it doesn’t matter. I’ve stockpiled a lifetime of frustration trying to force things to happen that are beyond my influence.

Research shows that there is actually a benefit to doing a brief (or very brief) workout. If it is impossible to find a half-hour all at once, 10 minutes three times a day or five minutes six times a day — or any combination thereof — seems to work just as well. Even if the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise is not reached, there is always a benefit to working out, regardless of the length of time.

Don't let summer pass by without first planning for a day or weekend among the sights, sounds and special treats that make taking your grandchildren to an amusement park an exciting adventure. From Cedar Point to Memphis Kiddie Park, your grandkids will enjoy riding on some of Northeast Ohio's best amusement park rides... and you'll all share memories that last a lifetime.

The heat. The bugs. The humidity. Not a summer person? We get it; the season feels stickier and steamier the older we get. But warm temperatures and sunshine are short-lived in Northeast Ohio. Leave the air conditioning behind and let our Summer Fun Guide tempt you with our completely biased and absolutely random list of 50 things to do and places to go.

No matter where we go, we take stuff with us: towels, sunscreen, books, food, chairs and more. Whatever you plan to do this summer, we’ve come up with a list of handy take-along gear, some from small local retailers, others purchased online.