For such a small snack, the health benefits of nuts are enormous! Packed with nutrients, they benefit your heart health, weight management, blood sugar control, gut health and help strengthen your bones. Did you also know that they can boost your brain health? AARP has shared information on how nuts protect your brain due to…

Explaining a dementia diagnosis to kids can be challenging for several reasons. Not only is the disease very complex, with a progressive nature that can be difficult to predict from person to person, but the diagnosis brings with it an emotional impact, the potential for misunderstanding or self-blame, and frustration when no easy answers are…

Did you know that the color of your eyes can offer clues about your health, not just genetically but also by revealing potential underlying medical conditions? It’s true! Lighter eyes, such as blue, green and gray, are more sensitive to light and may carry a higher risk of macular degeneration. Dark eyes, brown and dark…

Protein is on a hot streak on social media, with people boasting of its many health benefits. Those in the fitness industry have long recognized the importance of protein in one’s diet, but now it has become much more mainstream and can be found in your snacks, drinks and even desserts! TIME magazine has a…

Scams can happen to any of us, whether through a phone call, email or text. And many of the oldest frauds are still going strong, but they seemingly become more sophisticated each year as technology advances. It’s important to stay educated on potential scams, and AARP has put together a story highlighting five of the…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. life expectancy increased in 2023! Both men’s and women’s life expectancy rates increased, and this good news presents a wonderful opportunity to think about lifestyle habits you can pursue to help increase your odds of living longer. AARP has outlined eight habits to pick…