Theological Thoughts: my faith vs. my reality in the crisis–awareness in the desert

AXIOM•Sometimes we miss the point.•The faith that God brings one out of the desert.•Disillusionment shapes one’s understanding of faith.•Where the voice of intuition comes from leads to deeper truths.“Hypocrite!

Eating healthy on the road: plan wisely and slow down

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IS COMING UP, AND WITH IT COMES THE SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON.A key to a successful trip is planning– the route, destination(s), activities, timelines and meal planning.An essential part of travel plans is the meals and snacks, including what to eat and where you need to eat.

How to be a better person

ON THE JOURNEY TO PERSONAL GROWTH, we all seek ways to be better people.This desire for improvement reflects people's capability to grow and evolve. While the idea of completely transforming oneself may seem overwhelming, the key lies in small everyday actions.

The $172,500 Question Every Retiree Must Answer

Imagine spending decades building a retirement nest egg, only to watch a significant portion quietly vanish into healthcare costs.

The physiology of a shoe– neutral vs. stability

WHEN CHOOSINGARUNNING OR WALKING SHOE, one of the most important decisions is whether to buy a neutral shoe or a stability shoe. Both are designed to provide comfort and protection, but they serve different purposes depending on how your foot moves when it strikes the ground.

A degrading trend: the infantilization of the elderly

INFANTILIZATION OF THE ELDERLY, the practice of treating older adults as if they were children, often through patronizing language, behavior or environments, can undermine their dignity and autonomy.Talking down to older people is called “elderspeak,” the most common form of infantilization.

ACCORDING TO RESEARCH REPORTED BY PSYCHOLOGY TODAY,

doing new things helps build flexible thinking and can stimulate the release of dopamine, which improves mood and motivation.

Ways to be a smart consumer despite rising cost of health care expenses

THE WALLETHUB STUDY RANKS TOLEDO among the top four U.S. cities where residents spend the highest percentage of their income on health care, alongside Detroit and Cleveland.