LIFESTYLE April 27 Massachusetts mom is honored by her grown kids in picture-perfect portraits As her mother, Anne, endured Alzheimer's disease, Massachusetts mom and small business owner Julie Centrella commissioned a series of portraits of her mom in an effort to capture her spirit; photographer Joe Wallace took these photos as part of a series he's been doing on Alzheimer's patients to help de-stigmatize the disease.
HEALTH April 12 2021 deadliest year in US history due to COVID-19, drug overdoses 2021 was the deadliest year in U.S. history.
MENTAL HEALTH March 30 What is aphasia? Actor Bruce Willis is taking a break from acting and his family announced on social media Wednesday that the 67-year-old has been diagnosed with aphasia.
Coffee March 24 Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Coronavirus March 24 Heart disease, stroke deaths rose during COVID-19 pandemic: study There was a "notable several-fold increase" in risk-associated deaths from heart disease and stroke during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers.
Family March 24 Ohio podcaster, nearly 80, shares hope, love, laughter: 'This day is the only thing I have' Everyone under the sun, it seems, has a podcast these days — and now, as of Feb. 2022, Ohio grandmother Ann Cavera has jumped into the podcasting waters, too, with a goal of spreading positivity plus lessons learned.
HEALTH March 22 New research shows higher risk of developing diabetes after COVID-19 infection A large new study found that people who recovered from Covid-19 within the past year are 40% more likely to receive a new diagnosis of diabetes compared to those who weren't infected.
Stop Smoking March 18 US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw more Americans drinking heavily or using illicit drugs — but apparently not smoking.
Alzheimers March 16 Alzheimer's disease impacting 6.5M older Americans An estimated 6.5 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new report.
Stroke March 15 Stroke risk: What to know Stroke is the fifth cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of disability. Symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty.