From gloom to bloom: How optimism boosts your health
We’ve all met them – the person who’s a beacon of doom and gloom. No matter the situation, they zero in on the negative and broadcast it like breaking news. Spend enough time with them and it can feel like a rain cloud is following you around. And then there’s the...
Mental Health Reset: Small shifts that can make a big difference
If your brain feels foggy, your patience is running thin or you’re carrying stress like bricks in a backpack, you’re not alone. Mental health issues are common, yet they are not always loud or obvious. They can creep in slowly, through irritability, a lack of...
Riding smart: Why bike safety can’t take a vacation
Strolling along any boardwalk or shore road on a summer morning, it’s easy to be charmed by the sight of families and kids pedaling together under a sunny sky. Bikes and e-bikes are a beloved part of life in our coastal towns, offering a breezy, convenient way to get...
When thunder roars: Your guide to lightning safety this summer
It’s not uncommon to wake up to thunder and see flashes of lightning this time of year. Thunderstorms form more easily in summer because the hotter weather heats the ground, warming the air above it. This warm, humid air rises, cools, and turns into clouds that can...
