— My mother always wore her sapphire earrings – a gift from my late father – every Sunday. As we approached the doors of the assisted living home, I noticed she had them on. An attempt at normalcy, perhaps, or maybe she forgot it wasn’t Sunday. Dementia had been chipping away at her memory, reshaping…
8 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Taking Risks
— If you’ve ever been afraid to take a risk, you know how debilitating the feeling can be. It’s like someone put a big boulder on your chest and you struggle to breathe. You’re terrified of making a mistake and looking foolish, so you don’t do anything at all. But if you can find ways…
3 Things Dentists Learn About You by Inspecting Your Teeth
— Your teeth are with you every moment of the day. They are there for every bite of food, every sip of drink, and every word spoken. Though most people may not realize it, your teeth are a record of your lifestyle. Dentists are trained to recognize flaws and issues with your teeth, and as…
7 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
— As dirty as outdoor air can be, indoor air may be up to five times as polluted as the air you breathe outside. Some sources of indoor air pollution are heating devices, including wood stoves, building materials, off-gassing from carpeting and furnishing, the products you use to clean your house, and radon. According to…
From Homer Simpson to Ward Cleaver: Five Steps to Successful Fatherhood
— Are you Ward Cleaver or Homer Simpson? Have you learned the art of successful fatherhood? Being a great father is not simple, it requires hard work. Fatherhood is a journey full of trial and error. These six tips can help steer your journey in the right direction and perhaps they will help you avoid…
Can Spring Cleaning Can Boost Your Mental Health?
— Spring has sprung and it’s time to tidy up and conquer the clutter, so you can enter the season with a new outlook. Spring cleaning is a task that you might not look forward to, but if you do it, you’ll feel mentally clearer and less stressed. Spring cleaning does more than clear the…
Want to Look Younger on Zoom Without the Expense and Downtime?
Your mouth can help.
Your mouth can help.
Laser Lipo – Is it for You?
When you decide that laser liposuction may be for you, do research to find the best surgeon in your area.
When you decide that laser liposuction may be for you, do research to find the best surgeon in your area.
Challenges of Dementia: Caring for the Caregiver
A vast majority of caregiving--83%--for the older adults in the United States comes from family members or other unpaid caregivers.
A vast majority of caregiving–83%–for the older adults in the United States comes from family members or other unpaid caregivers.
Tips for Parents During Lockdown
Are you a parent struggling to keep it together on what now feels like lockdown day one million and seventy-eight?
Are you a parent struggling to keep it together on what now feels like lockdown day one million and seventy-eight?
Does My 10-Year Old Really Need Braces?
Take your expert orthodontist’s recommendation into account, but also consider the severity of your child’s orthodontic issues.
Take your expert orthodontist’s recommendation into account, but also consider the severity of your child’s orthodontic issues.
Why Does My Cat Have Health Insurance, But I Don’t?
I love the little guy with all my heart.
I love the little guy with all my heart.
My Biggest Mistake: Bad Tattoos and How to Remove Them
You swore that you would never get a tattoo unless it meant something truly special.
You swore that you would never get a tattoo unless it meant something truly special.