Loneliness affects more than a third of older Americans. Another third of older adults feel isolated: they may be living alone, lack transportation, or live far from loved ones. Or they may have outlived a spouse or friends. Loneliness and isolation can have serious health consequences. Research has shown that…
By Cheryl Maguire Jennifer Jones (name changed for privacy) first noticed feeling burned out when her daughter hit puberty. She said she felt, “emotionally and physically drained and that I’m absolutely failing as a parent in every way.” At her worst, she remembers thinking, “I’m doing it all here, giving…
By Alzheimer’s Association | Contributor Various conditions can cause short-term or long-term memory loss and affect thinking or behavior. It can be difficult to know what to do if you’ve noticed changes in yourself or a family member or friend — particularly changes related to memory loss, thinking or behavior. It may…
By Alzheimer’s Association | Contributor Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, don’t ignore them. Schedule…
By Sandra Gordon When Kerri Zane gave her then 18-year-old daughter, Rachel, the go-ahead for a New Year’s Eve party at their house, Zane made it clear—no alcohol would be served. Still, one underage, drop-in guest found a way around that rule. Unbeknownst to anyone, he stopped at a liquor…
By Lauren Boykin | Contributor North Texas Performing Arts is celebrating its 30th Anniversary throughout 2021 with The NTPA 30th Anniversary Celebration Series, featuring eight shows that have been fan favorites over the past three decades. The Celebration Series continues with the NTPA Repertory Theatre production of The Little Mermaid, as NTPA…
By American Heart Association You might be getting more sodium than you need, even if you never pick up the salt shaker. That’s because more than 70 percent of the sodium we eat comes from packaged and restaurant foods. That can make it hard to control how much sodium you…
By Alicia Wanek Americans today are healthier than ever before. In the last four decades or so, our life expectancy has increased by approximately five years thanks to changes in the way we live. Many factors contribute to our longer lifespan. Smoking has decreased significantly, we are eating healthier and exercising more, our…
That’s a Good Question! In this episode, we visit with Elle Parks from Texas-based Trinity Fireside, one of the foremost providers of power-packed outdoor fun, including grills, fire pits, fireplaces, outdoor furnishings and more. Join us to hear more about turning your backyard of any size into the best possible…