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Posted on November 13, 2025 - If you were actively bleeding from a cut on your hand, you wouldn’t just go about your day, right? No! You would find a bandage and treat your wound. You’d want to stop the bleeding and prevent the cut from being infected. And yet, a new study from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin found that more than one in three people actively avoid or are likely to avoid available information about their health. The researchers called it “deliberate ignorance,” but is also known as “the ostrich effect” or “head-in-sand syndrome.”

Posted on November 11, 2025 - How many steps is enough? A study of older women finds lower disease risk for those who hit 4,000 steps once or twice a week

Posted on November 6, 2025 - When someone you love has dementia, the way you care for them changes. But one thing should never change: their right to feel respected. Dementia can affect memory, language, and independence. But it should never erase dignity. Dignity is about being seen as a whole person, not just a set of needs or tasks. Maintaining your loved one’s dignity is about remembering that your loved one still carries a story, a history, and the right to feel valued.

Posted on November 4, 2025 - Life after loss looks different for everyone. One woman shares her journey of resilience and renewal.

Posted on October 30, 2025 - What happens when our days grow quieter with age? For many older adults, things begin to shift. There might be fewer social plans, more time at home, and less daily activity. Health changes may limit outings, close friends might live far away, and routines can slow down. Some people enjoy the calm, but for others, long hours without company can feel lonely. Thankfully, companionship doesn’t always need to come from another person. Connection can be found in many surprising forms. Here are a few thoughtful options that can bring comfort and connection into everyday life.