On any given weekday morning, the kitchen of Senior Resources in Columbia, S.C. is buzzing with activity. Like a well-oiled machine, dozens of volunteers assume their position in the assembly line to pack up more than 600 meals for seniors...

My terror of falls dates from November of 2021. I was taking a walk on a pleasant autumn day. I had the sniffles that morning but otherwise felt fine. After about 40 minutes, I started to feel lightheaded as I got close to home. The last thing I...

The last few years have changed the way employees view work-life balance, and in turn, what they’ve come to expect from their employers. In many cases, employees are looking for more flexibility in the workplace, but also enhanced...

Cold and flu season can often include a spike in that other respiratory illness that may bring concern, RSV. But this year, there will be extra protection for people at high risk. In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Braxton is a spirited little boy who is much like his peers in many ways. He enjoys Star Wars battles and building Legos — and connecting with others, especially with his infectious joy. Braxton’s mom, Brooke and his stepdad, Brian, say they are...

Refilling a prescription often feels like a guessing game. Sometimes the medication costs twice what you expect, other times it’s next to nothing. Many people worry about the price of medications even when using Medicare’s pharmacy benefits. It...

When 15-year-old Natalia Davis started her summer internship, she never thought it would turn into an opportunity to become an urban farmer. This farm, located in the heart of Milwaukee in the Sherman Park neighborhood, features rows of hydroponic...

Famed author and advertising exec Lois Wyse once said: “A good friend is a connection to life — a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world.” Indeed, many a person has survived adolescence, buoyed by the...

Do you desire a sense of belonging — a community you can go to? It’s a part of being human. But this year, 1 in 3 adults age 50–80 (34%) reported feeling isolated from others in the past year. Community building can bring positive change. The...

Social media can be a great tool to help build connections, stay informed and engage with others. However, when it becomes all-consuming and potentially damaging to adolescent brain development, it may be cause for concern.   Recently, the U.S....