Social wellness packs a lot of power: not only can it keep you happy, engaged, confident and physically active, it can help you overcome grief. If you recently lost a loved one or your aging parent has lost a spouse…
A recent study appearing in ScienceDaily reveals a link between depression and an acceleration of the rate at which the brain ages. While scientists have known for some time that people with depression or anxiety have an increased risk of…
Stay Out of the Sun Day (July 3) carries a lasting message as we continue to enjoy the warmth and freedom of summer. This national day is celebrated every year in July to encourage people to stay indoors in comfortable…
Headaches and migraines plague more than 38 million people, with some studies suggesting that 13 percent of adults in the U.S. have periodic migraines and two to three million people suffer from chronic migraines. June is Migraine and Headache Awareness…
June 2 was National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day, celebrating the sweet deliciousness of chocolate, marshmallows and nuts. But while the national day of celebration has come and gone, we can’t help but draw parallels to life’s rocky roads at…
You always knew you couldn’t live without your best friends. But did you know you could be living longer because of them? Fascinating social science research shows us a correlation between social life and longevity, meaning who you choose as…