Author: Alex Frost

Every year, parents post on social media in a frenzy trying to gauge just one thing — how long are those daycare waitlists this year, and how do they get to the top of them by the time they need care? Some popular daycares have waitlists that exceed a full year of expected wait time, which is a daunting amount of time for a parent returning to work, moving towns or having a new baby. “It’s very stressful for families looking to find high-quality child care, because they often find themselves in the difficult position of waiting for a place…

In a world of expensive boutique gyms, marathon runners and pilates experts, it can be easy for seniors and senior caregivers to overlook a very simple and important health activity: walking. It may not be fancy, but it sure is effective. “Walking has many physical benefits,” says Dr. Leonard Pianko, board-certified cardiologist in Aventura, Florida. “It’s good for your heart and a great way to control your blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels. It has also been proven to improve mental skills, as well as increase your mood and clear your head. Walking with a friend also has an added…