We often hear that novelty boosts curiosity, but research now suggests it may also support cognitive health. A longitudinal study in Innovative Aging found that later-life learning, through education or training, was linked to better cognitive function over time in older adults. Those who regularly participated in learning activities had cognitive performance similar to that […]

It just has to be consistent. Recent reporting by The New York Times Well highlights something researchers have long shown. Regular physical activity is strongly linked to longevity and lower risk of cancer, depression, dementia, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/well/move/sports-exercise-longevity.html?smid=url-share What stood out to me was not the volume.It was the threshold. Even four […]

As the year ends, I find myself reflecting more carefully on my relationships. Not just who is in my life, but whom I miss. I still carry with me, even when roles have shifted, geography has changed, or life has delivered both joyful and heartbreaking turns. As we age, relationships rarely stay static. Children grow. […]

The latest Future of Wellness research from McKinsey highlights an important point. Wellness is no longer a collection of activities people choose once in a while. It is becoming a daily, personalized practice that shapes how we live. Across generations, people are asking for the same thing. They want clarity. They want practical guidance they […]

When we create our own glow, we influence the way our days feel. As winter settles in, I come back to a tradition that grounds me. I gather evergreens, red sumac, birch logs, and winter grasses from the woods near my lake home and shape them into porch pots. The materials are simple, yet the […]