Guiding News
February 9, 2026
4 Surprising Things That Can Affect Your Heart Health February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging Americans to make heart-healthy choices. While most of us know that smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise can harm our hearts, there are several unexpected factors that can also… Read More
January 25, 2026
Connection for Your Cardiovascular Health If you’ve been feeling lonely lately, you’re not alone. The World Health Organization has labeled social isolation and loneliness a global public health concern. New research from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University reveals why we should take this seriously. In a study published in Nature Human Behaviour, researchers… Read More
January 10, 2026
Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol The topic of sobriety frequently comes up at the start of each new year. After perhaps overindulging during the holidays, some people decide to start the new year off with a period of sobriety sometimes referred to as “dry January.” It’s a good time for everyone to reassess their relationship… Read More
January 4, 2026
Make Meditation Your New Year’s Resolution As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on how we want to spend our time and what truly matters. While resolutions often focus on what we should do more of, what if this year we focused on simply being—being present, being calm, being more… Read More
December 23, 2025
Developing Your Sense of Purpose Retirement. The golden years. Time to finally relax. These phrases sound wonderful, but for many older adults, the transition away from careers, active parenting, and long-held roles can leave an unexpected void. The question “What do I do now?” becomes surprisingly complex. The good news? Developing a sense of purpose… Read More
August 17, 2025
Is Summer Stealing Your Sleep? Summer sunshine brings family visits, vacations, outdoor activities, and, sometimes, disrupted sleep. Lack of sleep doesn’t just make you groggy—it can affect memory, mood, heart health, and even increase the risk of falls or illness, especially in older adults. Whether you’re juggling your own schedule or helping an aging parent… Read More
August 10, 2025
Overcoming Hearing Aid Reluctance Hearing loss is a common experience among older adults. The World Health Organization estimates that worldwide, more than 400 million people have hearing loss. Recent studies estimate that 63% of adults over age 70 have some level of hearing loss. And it’s not just about not being able to hear. Hearing… Read More
July 29, 2025
Beat Isolation with a Book Club As we age, maintaining meaningful social connections becomes more challenging yet increasingly vital for our overall well-being. Research consistently shows that social isolation among older adults can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, while regular socialization offers profound benefits that extend far beyond simple companionship…. Read More
May 25, 2025
Six Myths and Facts About Strokes Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. Yet despite how common strokes are, many people still misunderstand the symptoms, causes, and what recovery looks like. That confusion can delay treatment—and when it comes to strokes, every second counts. In honor of American Stroke Month in May, let’s… Read More
April 20, 2025
The DASH Diet for Heart Health It seems like every week there’s a hot new diet idea. Keto, paleo, flexitarian, and intermittent fasting—with so many new ideas about how and when to feed ourselves, how are we to decide which one is right for us? If cardiovascular health is one of your health concerns, there’s… Read More