Richard Elghammer

New research on how our brain works has proven that being physically fit increases and optimizes brain functioning, improves mood and a sense of well-being, boosts learning and prevents or reduces medical illness. So far so good.

Today’s article is about the pursuit of happiness. “Pursuit” implies that to be happy, one must first act. What kind of action? As a boy, I’d hunt rabbits by pursuing

You are about to meet the hero of today’s column, a grade school boy named Billy. Please! Do not peak at the story’s conclusion! Furthermore, as you read, try to

Welcome to the Knowledge Buffet. Please take a seat in the comfortable booth over there and relax your mind. Your waitress will be with you shortly.

On a Sunday morning, I was roused from sleep by fire: red hot throat, burning stomach, scorched forehead. My father, a pediatrician, instilled lessons about illness: A tummy ache is

The day was hot, the day was humid, the day was ignited by summer sun, which turned treetops into blazing emerald canopies and jeweled the surface of the creek...

Father’s Day is almost here, and this article is about the importance, and powerful impact fathers have on their daughter’s development.

As our Nation celebrates Independence Day, all the soldiers who have died protecting our way of life will be remembered. Respect will also be paid to the living soldiers, who,

My mouth begins to dry up as I approach the Judge and raise my right hand, palm facing outward.

What are the chances that your marriage will last a lifetime? Not good.