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.

What are your daily “wins”?

NEW BEGINNINGS RARELY COME IN PERFECTLY CLEAN CHAPTERS.Often they arrive carrying pieces of what came before; memories, love and sometimes grief.Yet it is often those experiences that deepen our appreciation for life and make new moments feel even more meaningful.

Easter is a day of great joy for faithful Christians

Easter is a day of great joy for faithful Christians. Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is detailed in the New Testament. Easter is what's known as a moveable feast, which means it's not celebrated on the same date each year.

Five benefits of summer camp

• Build social skills by teaching kids to act cooperatively and make friends.•Develop confidence and feelings of competency through new experiences.•Increase healthy physical activity, active play and outdoor enjoyment.•Help kids unplug from screen time and reconnect with the world around them.

Time to sign-up for camp!

Did you know?

HEARING AIDS CAN BE A USEFUL ALLY for individuals as they navigate and seek to overcome hearing loss.Older individuals affected by age-related hearing loss may be particularly in need of hearing aids, but data indicates usage of the devices is low among the aging population.

These snacks pack an energetic punch

THE RIGHT MID-AFTERNOON SNACK CAN PROVIDE THE ENERGY BOOSTS ADULTS NEED TO STAY PRODUCTIVE THROUGHOUTTHE WORKDAY.The following are a handful of healthy snacks that tend to provide a lot of energy.

Tips to avoid scams

THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC) offers these tips to protect yourself against fraud and scams.•Never give your personal or financial information in response to an unexpected request.

CONSUMERS HAVE OPTIONS IN ADDITION TO A HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN TO HELP PAY FOR QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPENSES.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) are two vehicles for saving that are similar, but have subtle differences that may make one more appropriate than the other for certain people.