by Zalfa Imani on Unsplash A new study shows that visiting an art gallery and appreciating the works therein can reduce your risk of heart disease and even boost your immune system. But how could that work? There are some general wellness maxims that could connect the large span between these two seemingly unrelated subjects … Read more
People walk through the Cornell University campus on Nov. 3, 2023 in Ithaca, New York. Matt Burkhartt | Getty Images Cornell University has agreed to pay $60 million and accept the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws in order to restore federal funding and end investigations into the Ivy League school. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff announced the agreement on Friday, saying it upholds the university’s … Read more
Maryam Sicard for Unsplash+ Toddlers safely built a tolerance to small amounts of peanut proteins thanks to a simple skin patch, which helped prevent the progression of a potentially deadly allergy. More than 70% of these toddlers could tolerate 3 or 4 peanut kernels after a 3-year course of treatment, say American scientists working to … Read more
When a person believes “nothing is positive and/or worth getting out of bed for,” depression seems inevitable. They ask advice columnist Eric Thomas if there is a cure for sadness. Dear Eric: I am writing because I don’t know where to start and how to begin getting out of horrible depression. I can’t turn my … Read more
A roadway near Timgad – Credit Itiner-e, Artas Media, MINERVA. It was said that all roads lead to Rome, but from where do all the roads to Rome lead? Using a mountain of data, a team of two dozen scientists have created a digital road atlas of the Roman imperial world, complete with many features … Read more
Honor Veterans Day, support Feed More and young local musicians, and take in concerts, comedians, authors, lectures, and more. What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, November 6 to 13, 2025. Explore: November 6 to 13, 2025 What’s happening in and around the Richmond region Thursday, November 6 Play It Forward. Live performances including a friendly instrument … Read more
Three must-see local theatrical productions, Veterans Day commemorations, and a look at the life and songs of Carole King – Boomer’s top five picks in Richmond this week. What’s Booming RVA: Must-See Local Drama. “A Distinct Society.” Nothing much ever happens in a sleepy library that straddles the border of the U.S. and Canada. But … Read more
Harold Witkov found a fossil and took it home. After learning of its prehistoric background, he came to appreciate the aged possession. As he pondered the fossil’s tale, he saw it as a metaphor for his baby boomer life. Some 10 years ago I visited a longtime friend living in Traverse City, Michigan. One day … Read more
Every month, the Boomer caption contest provides a new cartoon for readers to write their own clever caption. We also capture the top 10 caption submissions so readers can vote for their favorite. And we announce the winner from the cartoon before that! This page is updated monthly with new cartoons, so bookmark it for … Read more
These “melting onions” are savory-sweet rings of jammy onion, reminiscent of French onion soup, showered with crispy thyme-scented panko breadcrumbs. While I enjoy vegetables cooked until they’re crisp-tender, I’m also a big fan of veggies that have been cooked until meltingly tender and soft (especially because that gives them time to absorb the other flavors). … Read more