Meredith Bethune

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jennifer Ceaser |Meredith Bethune

Set on the banks of the River IJ in Amsterdam Noord, the former shipyard of NDSM Wharf has transformed into the city’s hottest cultural hub, with repurposed industrial buildings housing hip waterfront hangouts, edgy art spaces, and fab vintage shopping. Getting here is a breeze: hop the ferry from behind Centraal Station for the free 15-minute ride.

1 month ago | nationalgeographic.com | Meredith Bethune

Ask almost anyone how to stay mentally sharp in old age; chances are someone will bring up crossword puzzles. Alongside Sudoku and word searches, these games have long been seen as “workouts” for the brain. In fact, a 2020 study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found these kinds of puzzles are among the most frequently engaged-in activities for brain training and cognitive benefits. But how did this belief become so widespread? And does it actually hold up?

1 month ago | honehealth.com | Kimberly N. Hood |Jessica Migala |Meredith Bethune |Jennifer Howze

You finally got a prescription for progesterone to help with menopause symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, brain fog, and insomnia. The medication seems to be doing its job—except now you’re fighting to keep your eyes open during early-morning meetings. It’s well-known that progesterone can make you tired, and it’s all due to how the hormone works in the brain. But when managed correctly, the sleep-enhancing properties of progesterone are a big perk during the menopause transition, not a bug.

1 month ago | cntraveler.com | Meredith Bethune

All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. With its gabled facades, maze of canals, and steady flow of bikes whizzing past, Amsterdam is one of Europe's most instantly recognizable cities. Strip away the neon signs, and the Dutch capital still looks as it did when most of these tall, narrow canal houses went up in the 17th century.

1 month ago | magazine.northeast.aaa.com | Meredith Bethune

Spring’s arrival ushers in one of the season’s most beautiful sights: cherry blossoms. These delicate pink and white flowers are native to Asia and strongly associated with Japan, where they symbolize renewal. In the U.S., Washington, D.C., is home to the most famous display with those fleeting flowers blooming against the capital’s white monuments. But you don’t have to head to Washington to see cherry blossoms. There are plenty of places in the Northeast to admire these short-lived beauties.