Stressed Out? Go Green!
Gardening is good for the soul. A new study shows a correlation between gardening and improvements in well-being, perceived stress and physical activity.
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There’s no shortcut to health and wellbeing and there never will be. Healthcare must be viewed as an individual act, not as a service received.
Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Dementia
An expansive new study promotes the power of sleep for people in their 50s and 60s. Research shows a good night’s sleep will improve your chances of not developing dementia.
57-Year-Old New Mom Credits Physical Fitness for Her New Joy
Higgins, a 57-year-old teacher, is giving the world a teachable moment about the power of love, and the benefits of being in great physical shape to be able to give birth at her age.
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Moving Forward by Giving Back
Are you having trouble figuring out who you are? Well Mahatma Gandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
How Much Coffee is Too Much Coffee?
You have a good caffeine buzz going. It’s the sweet spot. But when is taking another sip too much for your body to process?
Dogs’ Purpose, Love For Veterans Captured In Web Series
They are called “Dogs of Destiny.” They are Midnight Conway and Chenille. Each has a greater purpose in their dog life other than begging for treats and walks.
A Call For Unity
Unity is is a concrete manifestation of the inner heart that has each of us reaching out across all our divisions: racial, social, economic and political.
FDA Approves Aducanumab, First New Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment in Nearly 20 Years
The fight to end Alzheimer’s disease hit a significant benchmark Monday with the first ever Food and Drug Administration approved treatment for the underlying…
How Pets Help Us Live Happier, Healthier Lives
Researchers have discovered that owning a pet can have many benefits, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing stress and risk of depression and improving long-term survival after a heart attack.
Naome Bradshaw – Tracing Trauma
Naome Bradshaw describes herself as a mom, wife, singer and friend. But mostly she’s a survivor. The trauma she survived in her past colors everything about her present.
A Post-Vaccine Road Trip to Reconnect with Family, Friends and Food
As soon as he was fully vaccinated, Growing Bolder’s George Diaz hit the road to return to his beloved Miami for the first time in more than two years.
64-Year-Old Man’s Long, Troubled but Inspiring Road to Graduation
Langston is the proverbial late bloomer. A man who went on a self-destructive path for much of this life, only to hit an inspiring reset button while becoming a much wiser older man.
A New Hope for Treating Strokes
We’ve partnered with Aviv Clinics to share life-saving details on preventing and treating strokes, the leading cause of long-term disabilities in the U.S
Shantell Williams: Shut Up and Ride
Shantell Williams learned how to ride a Harley in her 40s. Eight months after she started, she set out on a journey across 48 states to bring attention to Bessie Stringfield, the first African American woman to ride across America in the 1930s.
One Man’s Mission to Help Others With Tinnitus
Tinnitus affects more than 50 million Americans and there is no cure. After his diagnosis, Sal Gentile visited nearly two dozen doctors, desperate for answers and relief. He shares what he’s learned along the journey and how it’s given his life an entirely new purpose.
Your Take: Share Your Mom’s Words of Wisdom
We asked the Growing Bolder community to share some of those precious words of wisdom, caution and humor so we can celebrate the impact our mothers have had on our lives.
Wild Horse Rescue Center
Florida is known for a lot of things, but did you know it’s a great place for horses? The Sunshine…
Small Acts That Change Lives
Mother’s Day is coming up. In the midst of a national pandemic that has many of us on edge, kindness and love and the human connection are at a premium.