Health and Wellness Archives

At 100, Her Grandfather Was Enjoying Life to the Fullest

After 76 years of marriage, Alzheimer’s had taken his beloved wife. But with God’s help he graciously let go of being a caregiver.

5 Ways to Rebuild Your Life After Caregiving Ends

By The Editors3 min read

Long-term caregivers can feel at loose ends when their loved one dies. A leading Alzheimer’s expert outlines next steps when the focus of your life suddenly shifts.

A caregiver helping an aging man; Getty Images

When a Job Is More than a Calling

By Cindy Connolly5 min read

Dreaming of doing work that helps others? These expert tips may help point you in the right direction.

Today show news anchor Craig Anchor; photo by Larsen&Talbert

Craig Melvin: His Father’s Sobriety Restored Their Relationship

By Craig Melvin9 min read

When his Pops finally stopped drinking at age 67, the Today show news anchor got closer to the man he barely knew.

An illustration of a woman sleeping in her bed; Illustration By GÉRARD DUBOIS

How a Series of Mysterious Dreams Saved Her Life

By Carolann Bruce4 min read

In these intense dreams, a shadowy specter relayed messages that prompted her to take action.

How to Enjoy the Positive Side of Earlier Sunsets

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read

Darkness doesn’t have to be a state of mind as we “fall back” into the shorter days of autumn.

Roberta Messner; video by Scott Goldsmith

How Gratitude Helps Roberta Messner Cope with Chronic Pain

Roberta Messner shares how the support and encouragement of others—and the gratitude it engendered—helped her cope with chronic pain.

Today Show new anchor Craig Melvin; video by Larsen & Talbert

Craig Melvin: How His Father Was Changed by Sobriety

The Today Show news anchor shares what a difference it made in the life of his family when his father confronted and overcame his alcohol and gambling addictions.

Pastor Matt Hall hikes the Appalachian Trail; video by Michael A. Schwarz

How the Great Outdoors Helped a Pastor on His Sobriety Journey

United Methodist pastor Matt Hall shares how a summer ministering to hikers along the Appalachian Trail influenced his recovery from drug addiction.

Cathy Heying, founder of Lift Garage;video by Matthew Gilson

An Unlikely Mechanic’s Tips for Second-Act Careers

Cathy Heying, founder and executive director of a non-profit auto repair shop that serves low-income people in Minnesota, offers advice on how you can recognize when it’s time to follow a new direction in life.