A tip for beating the winter blahs

“Don’t hibernate,” says Gary Petiprin, counseling center director at Bellarmine University. Even though cold temps and short days make it easy to stay inside...

A healthy, warm winter meal to try

Switch up your dinner menu with this vegetarian recipe from Chef Wesley Morrison, owner of the personal check services company Flavor You Can Savor.

2 solutions for dry winter skin

By Yelena Sapin

Cooler weather means turning on the heat, cozying up to a crackling fire, and lingering under the spray of a hot shower. It also means the start of dry skin season. Lower outdoor humidity and drier indoor air are major contributors to the problem. And while those hot showers certainly feel good, they strip your skin of natural protective oils. Left untreated, dry skin can crack and bleed, creating an entry for bacteria that can lead to infection, says Nina Scott, RN, BSN, president and owner of DS Research.

Read on for two easy solutions for dry winter skin:

4 ways to get rid of a cold faster

The common cold is seemingly inevitable throughout the winter. What’s one to do when the sniffles hit? Dr. Francisco Andrade, professor and interim chair of physiology at the University of Kentucky, suggests a few aids:

4 ideas to beat winter cabin fever

Take some time this winter to write a letter to a friend.

If you’re stuck inside waiting for spring, try some of these simple ideas for fun and productive indoor activities to beat the winter blues. Find more ideas in our 25 Things to Do Indoors feature (p.18) in the winter issue.

4 indoor activities for wintery days

You can sort through and donate old towels and blankets to the Humane Society.

Is cabin fever settling in? Try some of these ideas from our 25 Things to Do this Winter feature (p. 18) in our winter issue:

How to Take an At-Home Retreat

Would you like to unplug and get away this winter? You don’t have to fly to Florida. Try some ideas for a rejuvenating at-home retreat from contributing editor Lucy Pritchett.

4 Ways to Beat Boredom This Winter

Winter is a great time for organizing, such as sorting through old photographs.

When we’re closeted indoors during a winter deep freeze, cabin fever can set in. Try some of these creative ideas for indoor activities to beat the boredom – and maybe warm your heart. Read more ideas in our feature in the winter issue.

The winter issue is out!

Our winter issue has hit the stands! Read about:

• How to have fun this winter
• Delivery options that will bring restaurant food and groceries to your door
• How to choose eyeglasses for your face shape
• How to take an at-home retreat

Enjoy this season!

Two easy ways to live healthy in 2014

Did you make a New Year's resolution to get healthier this year? Here are two ideas to start your resolution off right:

The winter issue is out!

Our 2013-2014 winter issue of Today's Transitions is out today! Read about:

• Three men share how their spiritual views affect their lives
• How to get fresh food delivered to your door
• Tips for caregivers and healthy living
• Events happening around town this season

As always, you can find directory listings of more than 300 local care and retirement facilities in our printed issue, but now you can also explore them online by clicking here.

Happy winter!