Yearly Archives: 2023


A grateful woman lifts her arms in the air.
Did you know that being grateful can make you healthy? Saying ‘thank you’ and appreciating those around you affects your relationships with others and positively impacts your body. The University of California, Davis Psychology Professor Dr. Robert Emmons has dedicated his career to understanding gratefulness and its benefits. In a 2015 […]

Grateful Attitude Brings Health


As you get older, your cognitive function can take a hit. While this decline may not stop entirely, there are ways to stimulate your brain so you maintain your reasoning skills and cognitive speed. Ultimately, your brain is like a muscle. And to maintain and grow your muscles, you must train […]

Brain Games Keep Minds Sharp


Technology and social life seem to be intertwined in our lives for both good and bad.
We have all heard the good and the bad about technology. Modern technology is shaping our lives excitingly and alarmingly. With the advent of the digital age, the interplay between technology and our social life has never been more complex. “Pics or it didn’t happen!” “Phone eats first!” “I need […]

Technology and Social Life




A family prepares for an outdoor barbecue meal.
The summer season allows you to enjoy many pleasant outdoor activities. Some of your favorite pastimes may include kayaking, hiking, nature strolls, and having a family barbecue in your backyard. Unfortunately, some familiar uninvited guests might arrive at your event. Mosquitos can disrupt the happiness of outdoor activities, but how […]

Naturally Keep Away Mosquitos


If you’re planning on traveling this summer, there are probably a lot of flights in your future. And it can be hard to give up control to pilots and flight crew when your flight anxiety kicks in. This predicament becomes especially difficult when the plane begins to experience turbulence. Turbulence […]

Curing Flight Anxiety



Social connection is one of the most important factors that affect longevity.
As we age, the question of how long we will live and of our own mortal longevity becomes increasingly significant. It begins to pique our interest like a child impatiently asking during a long ride in the car, “Are we there yet?” all the while staying as unknown to most […]

The Science of Longevity


A person's hand places a coin in a nearly empty piggy bank that sits on a bed.
Annuity Awareness Month June is Annuity Awareness Month, so let’s explore the basic kinds of annuities and why you might consider purchasing one. What is an annuity? An annuity is a contract between an insurance company and an individual, the annuitant, allowing the person to contribute funds by paying a premium, […]

Annuity Awareness Month




A couple sits in the dark and looks for something to watch on TV.
Thoughtful depictions of the elderly in media are few and far between. As the world’s elderly population increases, changes to our stories and their leading characters may be necessary. Photo provided by Storyblocks. Looking at Our Elderly in Media I believe in the lasting power of our films to incite […]

5 Elderly Stereotypes In Media