Seniors

By Kharisma McIlwaine Tis’ the season for giving back, and senior citizens are one of the communities most in need this time of year. Candice Ray, the founder of Helping Hands Warming Hearts LLC, is doing just that by hosting the “Cheers to Seniors: Winter Wonderland Charity Gala.” Cheers for Seniors is an event focused…

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BPT For Janice, health and fitness were always priorities. Growing up in Jamaica, she’d been a sprinter for her high school track team. After moving to the U.S. in her mid-20s, she built a successful career in sales while raising two young children. Although she was busy, she maintained a healthy and active lifestyle. In…

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BPT Do you put wellness visits and health screenings at the top of your to-do list? Unfortunately, many Americans don’t. Aflac’s 2024 Wellness Matters Survey revealed 3 in 5 Americans avoid common recommended health screenings, up 20% from last year. The numbers are even higher for younger Americans. The survey found 84% of millennials and…

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Family Features Colder weather brings a change in seasons and often an uptick in flu and COVID-19 cases. The viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu keep changing and infecting thousands of people each year, with older adults being most at risk. The vaccines are updated to provide protection against the viruses currently circulating in communities….

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BPT What are you doing to nourish your brain on a daily basis? Many people eat a balanced diet and work out to nourish and support their bodies and their overall health, but it’s just as important to support the brain. It can lead to greater mental focus, a longer attention span, sharper memory, greater…

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BPT Have you ever felt like no amount of coffee or rest can shake off your lingering exhaustion? Do you wake up from a full night’s sleep and still find yourself dragging? If so, you might be dealing with more than just tiredness; you could be experiencing fatigue. Fatigue is not just a fleeting feeling…

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BPT LaQuilla Harris, a devoted mother, grandmother and retired property manager, led a healthy and active lifestyle for many years before her world gradually began to turn upside down. Over the course of a decade, LaQuilla began to struggle with weight loss, insomnia, and debilitating anxiety and irritability. She was also experiencing dry, bulging eyes…

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BPT Spring is the season of new beginnings — a time when we can finally get back outside and enjoy nature as we watch the world around us transition out of winter. While there are many activities to enjoy this season, here are a few ideas to get you prepared for the first day of…

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BPT Excited to elevate your garden into a trending oasis destination this spring? If you’re like many gardeners, you likely approach your outdoor living area with a discerning designer’s perspective, always keen on staying on top of the latest trends in both style and functionality. When it comes to infusing your garden with vibrant color…

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By Terry Spencerassociated press POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Retired Army Col. Farrell Patrick taught computer science at West Point during the 1970s and then at two private universities through the 1990s, so he isn’t surprised by the progress technology has made over the decades. But when the 91-year-old got his first virtual reality experience recently,…

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