Intergenerational Living

Is renovating your home to welcome extended family the right choice? People are living longer than ever before — an average of 30 years longer than a century ago, according to the Stanford Center on Longevity. Not surprisingly, the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

10 Tips for Fall Health and Wellness

So long, swimming and long sunlight hours. Fall is here with earlier nights and cool, crisp air. It’s also the time that colds and flu season kick in. Now is not the time to fall into bad habits. We’ve put together tips to help you stay vigilant and healthy in the...

Celebrating Friendship and Art

Corrine Hansen Taylor has a three-pronged goal she tries to meet every day: Do some-thing productive, do something that makes someone else happy, and do something fun and creative. This year, she’s been achieving that goal with her Squares of Love project, in which...

10 Tips That Will Put You To Sleep

More than one in three Americans doesn’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. That statistic, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), predates the coronavirus pandemic and could well be higher now. Sleep improves our body’s immune system, helping to...

Over the River and Through the Woods

At the end of a long driveway that stretches into the woods, near a coop filled with ducks and a greenhouse loaded with sacks of onions, a crowd gathers on a Sunday afternoon.The Weston Forest & Trail Association is about to hold its monthly guided trail walk....

CBD Oil: What’s Behind the Hype?

You may or may not have heard of CBD oil, which is turning up everywhere. You can find it in natural food stores, gift shops, and, of course, online. It’s even being sold at the front counter of a national shoe store chain in our area. So, what is CBD oil, exactly?...