Happy Fall, Y’all!Can you believe it is already September and the cooler temperatures are on the way? I have not been this excited about fall fashion in a long time! “Athleisure” was hot last fall but this year athletic wear, robes, and slippers are taking a backseat to 1920’s style glamour! Sequins, plaids,…
By Steve Siebold | Contributor As college classes start backup around the country, I’ve been inundated with inquiries from both parents and kids wondering if the rising cost of tuition and the overwhelming debt that follows is really worth it. If you are set on going to college, there are…
Floodwater and standing waters can be dangerous and can make you vulnerable to infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injuries. Protect yourself and your loved ones from the risks brought by floodwater by following these steps. Don’t drive in flooded areas — turn around, don’t drown! National Weather Service: Turn Around…
Hot Diggity Dog! This summer was filled with the twists and turns of a continuing pandemic, epic hurricanes, and challenging forest fires, but our pets have a way of bringing some relief, levity and joy to our complicated lives. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share photos…
By Michele Borba, Ed.D. | Contributor Kids today have uncertainty coming at them from all directions—from shootings to fires and hurricanes to ongoing pandemics. Emergency situations like these are tough for even adults to handle, so it’s no wonder the anxiety and depression levels of children are skyrocketing. Altogether, our crisis-prone…
What happens when someone dies but doesn’t have a Will? By Colin Smith I rarely get calls from unmarried men to set up estate planning appointments. Most of my calls come from women, or from men who are calling me at their spouse’s request. Why? I’m male, so my theory is that most…
By Alicia Wanek Participating in sports is a huge part of the high school experience for many teens. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 57% of ninth- to twelfth-grade students compete in at least one school or community sport. Often, it’s a coach who helps promote…
By Sandra Gordon Eating right is no picnic. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, along comes a new report trumpeting the benefits of yet another good-for-you food. Sure, some of them are winners. But many are not: They’re simply victims of too much health hype. Here…
By Sandra Gordon Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia (cognitive decline) that occurs when protein deposits referred to as “plaques” and “tangles” form between and within the brain’s nerve cells. Plagues and tangles clog the brain’s circuitry and rob brain tissue of blood and oxygen, causing nerve cells…