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Roaming & Writing

Navigating Life’s Roads Less Traveled, Penning Stories of Resilience and Revelation

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Recent Blog Posts

  • Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives

    Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives

    Several evenings a week, as Tyler VanderWeele gathers around the dinner table with his wife and two young kids, the family deliberately pauses during the meal to do something simple but profound. Each member shares several things for which they’re grateful — an act that VanderWeele, co-director of the Initiative…

  • How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?

    How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?

    Trees enhance life in a multitude of ways. They combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They muffle sound pollution and reduce air pollution, drawing in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. When rain pours from the skies, trees decrease stormwater runoff, preventing flooding and soil erosion. They…

  • Are you getting health care you don’t need?

    Are you getting health care you don’t need?

    Ever wonder if every medical test or treatment you've taken was truly necessary? Or are you inclined to get every bit of health care you can? Maybe you feel good about getting the most out of your health insurance. Perhaps a neighborhood imaging center is advertising discounted screening tests, your…

  • A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia

    A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia

    Dementia usually develops in people ages 65 years and older. So-called young-onset dementia, occurring in those younger than age 65, is uncommon. Now, a new study published in December 2023 in JAMA Neurology has identified 15 factors linked to a higher risk of young-onset dementia. Let’s see what they found,…

  • Want to stop harmful drinking? AA versus SMART Recovery

    Want to stop harmful drinking? AA versus SMART Recovery

    Ready to address excessive drinking in your life? Many people find peer support helps them take steps toward recovery. Two well-known self-help organizations built around peer support are Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery). While some people seeking recovery even attend both programs, others forego both…

  • How well do you score on brain health?

    How well do you score on brain health?

    Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost nutrition or exercise levels, or cut back on alcohol? Then you'll be pleased to learn that any (and all) of these efforts can also add up to better brain health. An international study…

  • Mpox is back: What to know and do

    Mpox is back: What to know and do

    Ever heard of mpox? Wondering why it’s back in the news? Many of us first learned about mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in 2022, when the largest known outbreak spread to nearly 100,000 people in more than 100 countries. While mpox often circulates in central and western Africa, the 2022 outbreak…

  • Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try

    Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try

    You’re huffing and puffing and starting to sweat — and that’s just from walking across the parking lot in blistering heat and humidity. This summer has left us all struggling to stay cool. “The last 13 months have been the hottest on record. We’re seeing increased levels of heat-related illness,…

  • Weighing in on weight gain from antidepressants

    Weighing in on weight gain from antidepressants

    If you’re struggling with depression, the most important question about taking an antidepressant is whether it will work. But another question on your mind may be whether it will fuel weight gain. A new study provides some context by suggesting how much weight, on average, people taking one of eight…

  • The popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters is soaring, but are they safe?

    The popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters is soaring, but are they safe?

    Ever ridden an e-scooter or e-bike? The convenience, affordability, and flat-out fun of these “micromobility” modes of transportation are undeniable. But did it also seem a bit dangerous? In fact, the rate of accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters is climbing. Maybe that shouldn’t be surprising given their dramatic jump in…