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February 1, 2026 —
If you were actively bleeding from a cut on your hand, you wouldn’t just go about your day, right? No! You would find a bandage and treat your wound. You’d want to stop the bleeding and prevent the cut from being infected. And yet, a new study from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development... Read More
January 15, 2026 —
As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on how we want to spend our time and what truly matters. While resolutions often focus on what we should do more of, what if this year we focused on simply being—being present, being calm, being more connected to ourselves and others? Meditation offers... Read More
January 1, 2026 —
What happens when our days grow quieter with age? For many older adults, things begin to shift. There might be fewer social plans, more time at home, and less daily activity. Health changes may limit outings, close friends might live far away, and routines can slow down. Some people enjoy the calm, but for others,... Read More
December 15, 2025 —
If you are caring for someone with dementia, you’re likely experiencing what mental health professionals call “ambiguous loss”—a unique type of grief that occurs when your loved one is physically present but losing memories of your relationship. It’s one of the most challenging forms of loss because there’s no clear endpoint, no funeral to mark... Read More
December 1, 2025 —
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Every year, over 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals in the United States. Hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or triple someone’s chance of survival—but only if bystanders know how to do it correctly. One of the most crucial elements? Maintaining the... Read More
November 3, 2025 —
What happens when our days grow quieter with age? For many older adults, things begin to shift. There might be fewer social plans, more time at home, and less daily activity. Health changes may limit outings, close friends might live far away, and routines can slow down. Some people enjoy the calm, but for others,... Read More
August 15, 2025 —
Summer is in full swing, and many of us have made plans to enjoy the peak travel season in the United States. Everyone deserves to take vacations, and that includes family caregivers of people who are experiencing cognitive decline. Traveling with someone who has dementia can be rewarding, meaningful—and, at times, unpredictable. People who have... Read More
August 1, 2025 —
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, affects millions of people worldwide. Caregiving for someone with dementia is a unique and often challenging experience, not only for the person living with the condition but also for their loved ones. As the understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals has deepened, so too has the way we approach... Read More
July 15, 2025 —
It seems like every week there’s a hot new diet idea. Keto, paleo, flexitarian, and intermittent fasting—with so many new ideas about how and when to feed ourselves, how are we to decide which one is right for us? If cardiovascular health is one of your health concerns, there’s quite a bit of data behind... Read More
June 1, 2025 —
Have you ever considered donating your body to science? While it may not be a common topic of conversation, whole-body donation plays an important role in research and education. Whole-body donations help inform many fields of science, from health sciences to criminal justice investigations. Sometimes, scientists in one field will find valuable knowledge that goes... Read More
