Vanilla extract is an essential ingredient for those who enjoy baking. Not only is it an aromatic intensifier, but it also enriches the flavor of desserts like chocolate chip cookies and ice cream. Derived from vanilla beans, vanilla extract is the star of vanilla ice cream, and when applied appropriately…

Physical activity and nutrition are key to good overall health for individuals of all ages, but especially for seniors. Exercising regularly and maintaining an appropriate diet can help older adults mitigate the risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Moreover, physical activity can improve immune system function and mental…

Physical activity isn’t just an important health consideration for young people. Seniors need to exercise regularly to maintain good overall physical and mental health and mitigate their risk for chronic disease. …

Dietary requirements change with age. The older we get, the more important it is to eat a healthy and well-balanced diet with the recommended vitamins and minerals. Because our metabolisms tend to slow as we age, we typically require fewer daily calories to maintain a healthy weight when we are…

Eating habits and dietary requirements change as we get older. The body’s metabolism naturally slows down as it ages and, as a result, requires fewer daily calories to sustain energy levels. However, it also needs more nutrients, meaning senior citizens should be more cognizant of what they eat to promote…

Domestic or intimate-partner violence is unfortunately a global crisis. According to the World Health Organization, about 30 percent of women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence at some point in their lifetime. …

Mental health isn’t just an important consideration for adults who deal with serious day-to-day challenges and trauma. Mental health challenges can affect people of all ages, including children, who have been experiencing depression, anxiety, and other issues at an increasing rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020…

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience some form of mental illness each year, while 1 in 20 adults experience serious mental illness. However, children are just as prone to experiencing poor mental health, particularly depression and anxiety. In…

Childhood anxiety is a pervasive problem. According to Danny Pine, a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) child and adolescent psychiatrist and one of the foremost anxiety researchers in the world, about 20 percent of children experience some degree of clinical-level anxiety by adolescence. This is not to be confused…