A recent monkeypox outbreak caused the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency on Saturday, July 23, 2022. The current outbreak is not the first in the United States, yet monkeypox is an unfamiliar virus to most of the public. Navigating a health crisis is tricky, but understanding what monkeypox is and how it spreads […]
Type the word “superfoods” into any search engine, and you’re likely to find numerous lists of foods we should all be eating that are beneficial to our health, especially as we age. But while some lists tout the benefits of exotic ingredients like moringa and matcha, others focus on commonly found foods such as blueberries, […]
Don’t call Bailey Morris an activist. Or if you do, don’t mind if she cringes. It’s not that she dislikes the term. It has just never applied to her. That is until a gunman shot more than 40 people gathered at a community parade in the town up the street. “I was just so sad […]
Starting Saturday, July 16, 2022, those experiencing suicidal thoughts or other mental health emergencies can receive 24/7 help by calling or texting 9-8-8. Modeled after 9-1-1, which receives an estimated 240 million calls in the U.S. each year, the new suicide hotline will offer assistance to those in need of help, or those seeking help […]
Make It Better Media Group founder Susan B. Noyes recently hosted a Fireside chat with Sarah Gordon, executive director of Clinic by the Bay, a Make It Better Foundation Bay Area Philanthropy Award winner. The two discussed the clinic’s efforts to provide medical care to the working poor of San Francisco and San Mateo counties. […]
Disclaimer: Some topics relating to mental health and violence are discussed within this article — readers sensitive to those topics, please be advised. As the country reels from the bombardment of recent gun violence — that has been rapidly normalized, despite public fear, as federal regulations have been decisively cut back — the public is […]
What does it mean to age well? There are as many theories as there are anti-wrinkle serums at the pharmacy. For some people it is all about preserving how they look; others are more into checking items off their bucket list. Jack Schuler was in his early 60s when he realized the best way to […]
As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. Have a submission? Contact us. In one of my favorite Zen stories, a student goes to a Zen master to learn and eagerly watches the teacher make tea. The Zen Master tips the kettle forward and begins to pour […]
The last two years have been brutal for Americans. With approximately one million deaths in just over two years, this worldwide pandemic upended our lives in many ways. But hope remains. We’ve assembled a list of 10 medical innovations that reveal the pandemic did not stop scientists from improving our lives. From the ability to deliver […]
Aging well isn’t just about looking and feeling great as you get older — it’s about expressing gratitude for the gift of another year and embracing changes as they come. But, aging well also means taking an active role in both your physical and mental health by prioritizing things like healthy diet, exercise, restorative sleep, […]
