If shyness, a busy schedule or other factors have kept your grown son from finding a date, you can lend him a helping hand by playing Cupid for him. "Everybody's busy today. We can be agents for our kids," says Geri Brin, a matchmaking mom who...
According to a 2002 study by A. Le Tertre and colleagues published in the "Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health," exposure to particulate air pollution affects the frequency of hospital admissions for cardiac causes, which is mainly...
Weight training can benefit everyone by helping to make them stronger and less likely to develop heart disease and other common ailments, seniors included. Regular resistance exercise can also help minimize the effects of aging and give seniors...
Macrobiotics is a holistic health system that focuses on balancing our 4 bodies: physical, emotional, spiritual and mental. Most of us are stronger in 1 or 2 of these bodies, but the goal is to create balance between the 4. When many people think...
Softball rules for pitchers in 10-and-under, or 10U, leagues reflect the fact that players are relatively new to pitching at this level. Rules of the American Softball Association, or ASA, allow 10U pitchers to throw the softball from a shorter...
Women's basketball has come close to breaking through the glass ceiling and becoming a mainstream sport. While the sport does not yet have the drawing power of men's basketball, women basketball players compete at a high level and are led by...
Reno may be known as an adult playground, but don't forget the kids. Reno actually has plenty of attractions that promote family time. Parks, arcades, indoor fun centers and cultural and science centers abound for children.
Flounder, also known as fluke or summer flounder, is one of the most popular sport fish in New Jersey's coastal waters. In the warmer months, anglers catch flounder from the coast. During cooler weather, however, flounder migrate to deeper...
Michigan has 3,000 miles of coastline and almost four millions acres of land that's managed by the Department of Natural Resources. Lighthouses, historical sites, cultural activities, casinos and amusement parks draw thousands of visitors to the...
Coffee County is in southern Georgia and includes the cities of Ambrose, Broxton, Douglas and Nicholls. Coffee County is Georgia's 107th county and has a population of 37,413. The name honors General John Coffee, who fought in the region's Indian...
Regular physical activity helps with weight management, helps you battle and prevent heart disease, boosts your energy level, helps with sleep and improves your mood. In addition, many studies suggest it may also have cognitive benefits for...
According to researchers at the Franklin Institute, new brain cells and connections linking them can form at any age in response to learning new skills. Seniors can strengthen their brains by doing simple brain exercises regularly. Dr. Peter J....
Weight gain in senior women can mask the fact that concurrent muscle loss is compounding the problem of poor fitness. Wayne L. Westcott, fitness research director at South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts, and author of 20 books on fitness,...
The connection between heart health and brain health is well established. Things that improve your cardiovascular health, such as exercise, positively affect brain function. The brain needs a steady stream of oxygenated blood carrying glucose and...
People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may display symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness, but the hallmark symptom of this disorder is inattention. People with ADHD are easily distracted, lack focus and have trouble...
Fluke are one of New Jersey's most popular and economically important fish. The fluke industry in New Jersey is responsible for $2 million annually. Recreational fluke fishing also brings anglers to the state each season hoping to land that...
Bitter orange is a controversial weight loss supplement. It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions, but recently it has shifted to focus more on weight loss. There is some scientific proof that ingredients found in...
