Health & Wellness
How to Start Caring for Your Aging Parents
Helping an aging parent starts with communication, advocacy, and support.
Injured? Hold the Ice and Start Moving
Learn why rest and ice can hinder the healing process of an orthopaedic injury, such as a twisted ankle or a pulled hamstring.
Keeping Your Balance as You Age
Falls are the leading cause of injury for people over 65. Here's how to stay upright in your later years.
Should You Be Afraid of Mosquito Bites This Fall?
Mosquito-borne illnesses are rare in New Hampshire and Vermont, but they do occur. Here’s what to keep in mind when going outdoors.
5 Things You Should Know about Sleep
Sleep is the bedrock of human health. Yet 50 to 70 million Americans—one in three adults—experience chronic sleep problems.
Is Cognitive Decline Inevitable?
Cognition is the ability to learn, remember, and make judgments. It peaks at age 30, but normal cognitive aging is just a part of life.
Boost Your Brain Power
No matter your age, you are always young enough to optimize your brain. Learn how to maintain your brain's health.
Social Media and Teen Mental Health
Learn about social media's role in teenage girls' and boys' mental health and how you can help.
Should You Cold Plunge?
Studies have linked cold plunging to treating depression and improving mood. It can boost levels of dopamine and endorphins, creating alertness and happiness.