COVID is surging again: A personal reminder to protect ourselves
I am writing this while recovering from COVID-19. My daughter and I probably picked it up at a crowded concert last week. At first, I thought it was just a bad cold. My throat was scratchy, I felt tired and I had an annoying cough. Within a day it hit harder, and we...
Beyond the Fountain of Youth: How science is redefining aging
Healthy Living Who hasn’t wished for just a little more energy, sharper focus, or skin that still glows like it used to? For centuries, people have searched for the Fountain of Youth, and while that magic spring remains elusive, modern science is uncovering new ways...
Remembering, reflecting and rising: Lessons from 9/11, 24 years later
Twenty-four years ago, I held my one-year-old son close, unable to stop the tears. The world felt smaller, darker, and unbearably fragile. For many of us who lived through Sept. 11, 2001, that day is etched into our memories. We remember where we were, who we were...
Seaside fitness: Making the most of shore workouts before winter’s chill
Healthy Living September at the Jersey Shore has its own magic. The crowds thin, the boardwalk quiets down, and the ocean air feels just a little cooler. Yet the shoreline is still alive, offering one of the best places you’ll ever find to stay active. From jogging...
